Comeback in Trento: Mladenovic Turns the Tide Against Jerusalem
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Dolomiti energia Trento - Hapoel Jerusalem 110-83
The Cyber EuroCup Trento vs Hapoel Jerusalem quarterfinal delivered a tale of two halves—and one decisive shift in momentum.
In a do-or-die best-of-one clash, Trento, led by Mina Mladenovic, rallied from a double-digit deficit to defeat Hapoel Jerusalem 110–83, overturning what once looked like complete control by Travis Zumstein.
Jerusalem Start Fast, But Lose Control
Early in the Cyber EuroCup Trento vs Hapoel Jerusalem matchup, it was all Jerusalem.
Travis Zumstein pushed the tempo, created space, and built a 15-point lead, largely through aggressive offensive pacing and heavy reliance on perimeter shooting.
However, that same approach would later become a weakness.
Jerusalem:
Attempted a high volume of three-pointers
Forced transition threes early in possessions
Lost offensive balance as the game progressed
What started as efficiency slowly turned into rushed execution.
Mladenovic Leads the Comeback Charge
As the game shifted, Mina Mladenovic took control of the Cyber EuroCup Trento vs Hapoel Jerusalem contest.
Showing composure and tactical awareness, she slowed the tempo, attacked inside, and capitalized on Jerusalem’s defensive gaps—particularly in the paint.
Trento’s offense became:
More structured
More efficient
More selective in shot creation
The comeback wasn’t explosive—it was controlled and inevitable.
Numbers Tell the Story of the Turnaround
The stats from the Cyber EuroCup Trento vs Hapoel Jerusalem clash underline the decisive factors:
Points: 110–83
Field Goals: 66% vs 48%
Points in the Paint: 80–48
Assists: 25–17
Fast Break Points: Trento advantage
While Jerusalem relied heavily on perimeter attempts, Trento dominated inside, converting high-percentage opportunities and controlling the game’s rhythm.
Shot Selection Proves Decisive
The turning point in the Cyber EuroCup Trento vs Hapoel Jerusalem game came down to decision-making.
Jerusalem’s continued reliance on:
Early-clock three-point attempts
Transition shooting
Allowed Trento to recover, settle defensively, and take over.
In contrast, Mladenovic’s disciplined offensive approach ensured consistent scoring and minimized wasted possessions.
Semifinal Awaits: Clash with Lietkabelis
With the win, Trento advance to the Cyber EuroCup semifinals, where they will face Lietkabelis in a best-of-three series.
It sets up a fascinating matchup:
Mladenovic’s control and structure
vs
Sapiega’s momentum and rising confidence
After this comeback performance, Trento enter the series with serious belief.
