VIDEO: A completely absurd basket was made in the Euroleague
An incredible and accidental basket was made by Collin Malcolm of Tel Aviv Hapoel during a Euroleague game.
In a remarkable incident during a Euroleague basketball game, Collin Malcolm of Tel Aviv Hapoel accidentally scored a basket without attempting a shot. As the first quarter was coming to a close, Malcolm initiated a fast break and aimed to pass the ball to Jonathan Motley near the hoop. However, the pass took an unexpected turn, going directly through the basket instead. Despite the unintentional nature of the play, it counted as three points for the team, and Malcolm expressed his surprise at what had occurred.
The game concluded with Hapoel securing a 92-86 victory, marking the importance of Malcolm's unconventional basket. The American player contributed significantly to the game with a total of 10 points, including 2 successful three-point attempts. Hapoel's standout player for the match was Elijah Bryant, who scored 25 points along with 5 rebounds and 8 assists, while Zach LeDay led the scoring for the losing side.
With this win, Hapoel now holds the fifth position in the Euroleague standings with 17 wins and 11 losses, while Milano sits at 12th place with a record of 14-15. The competition is intense, as only the top six teams qualify directly for the playoffs, while teams ranked 7 to 10 will compete in play-in games.