Efes, Laso: “Hapoel is one of the toughest games you can have” - Sportando

Pablo Laso expects a major challenge against a Hapoel Tel Aviv team loaded with talent and depth at every position. “Playing against Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv is one of the toughest games you can have,” Laso said. “They have very talented players at every position. Micic, Bryant, Oturu, LeDay and Satoransky are individually among the best in Europe.”

“Just when you think you’ve got one player under control, somebody else steps up. They are physical inside and play with great rhythm. We have to stay together from the first minute, play our basketball and try to control the pace.”

Ercan Osmani added: “After our two EuroLeague wins, we are starting a tough double-game week. To keep our streak going, we must be at our best and never lose concentration.”