Israeli EuroCup, EuroLeague teams open their continental campaigns with mixed results across Europe
Lofton finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, Smith added 18 points and Milton scored 14 in the win. Crockett led Rostock with 22 points, while Zach Copeland added 15
Assessment
Israeli clubs are off to an uneven start in European play, with Hapoel Tel Aviv's win powered by strong scoring from Lofton, Smith, and Milton. The mixed results across the continent signal that consistency will determine which teams advance. Watch how these early performances shape roster adjustments and momentum heading into deeper group-stage matchups.