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Hapoel Jerusalem defeats Olimpija Ljubljana in EuroCup opener, Holon falls to Cholet Basket

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Hapoel Jerusalem defeats Olimpija Ljubljana in EuroCup opener, Holon falls to Cholet Basket

Summary

Hapoel Jerusalem opened its EuroCup campaign with a 75-64 victory over Olimpija Ljubljana on October 6, improving to 2-0 in the tournament. The game saw Jerusalem maintain a lead after establishing a double-digit advantage in the first half. Dusan Miletic led the winners with 14 points, while Noah Kirkwood scored 17 for Ljubljana. Meanwhile, in the Basketball Champions League, Hapoel Holon faced a setback as they lost 99-79 to Cholet Basket, beginning their European campaign on a negative note. Despite an early lead, Holon struggled defensively and allowed Cholet to dominate scoring in the second quarter, which was pivotal in the defeat.

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By the Numbers

•Hapoel Jerusalem leads 2-0 in the EuroCup after the win.
•Dusan Miletic scores 14 points in Jerusalem's victory.
•Hapoel Holon loses 99-79 to Cholet Basket in the Champions League.
•Holon had an early lead but lost control in the second quarter.
•Cholet scored 52 points by halftime, turning the game around.

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What they're saying

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“In the last quarter we showed character. When they hit us, we hit them back and we showed the physicality, which is why we won the game," Ljubljana's MVP Miletic said after the game.
— Yahoo Sports

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