Jordan Loyd Credits Poland's Victory Over Israel to Absence of Deni Avdija
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Israel lost 106-86 to Poland in World Cup 2027 qualifiers, dropping their record to 5-2 and hurting their chances to qualify. Poland's Jordan Loyd scored 18 points and credited the win to team effort and Israel missing star player Deni Avdija. Israel now faces a tough road to recover before facing Latvia.
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- Israel lost 106-86 to Poland in World Cup 2027 qualifiers, dropping to 5-2.
- Jordan Loyd scored 18 points and praised Poland's team effort and captain Ponitka.
- Loyd said Israel missed key player Deni Avdija, crucial to their performance.
- Poland used their height advantage to score easy points inside the paint.
- Israel conceded 106 points and now faces a difficult path to qualify.
- Israel will try to recover before their next game against Latvia.
Israel's national basketball team suffered a heavy 106-86 defeat against Poland in Riga on August 27, 2026, in the World Cup 2027 qualifiers. The loss dropped Israel's record to 5-2, severely diminishing their chances of qualifying for the tournament, while Poland maintained a perfect record and strengthened its position at the top of the group.
Poland's guard Jordan Loyd was one of the standout players, scoring 18 points. In a post-game interview with Sport Channel, Loyd praised the team's collective effort and leadership from captain Ponitka. He noted Israel's resilience despite Poland leading by 12 to 14 points, emphasizing the need to maintain focus throughout the nearly 40-minute game.
Loyd highlighted Israel's key weakness in the match: the absence of Deni Avdija, whom he described as a crucial player and one of the best in the world. Loyd also pointed to Poland's physical advantage, particularly their height, which allowed them to score easy points inside the paint.
For Israel, the defeat continues a difficult qualification window. Knowing that a loss would almost end their World Cup hopes, the team struggled to match Poland's physicality and conceded 106 points. Israel now faces an uphill battle to recover ahead of their next game against Latvia, with their path to the World Cup looking nearly impossible.
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