Hapoel Jerusalem Dominates Holon in Preseason Basketball Opener
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a decisive 102-76 victory over Hapoel Holon in their first preseason game for the 2026-27 basketball season. The game, played on Monday, saw key players Gabi Chachashvili and Yuval Sussman return to the court after extended absences.
Jerusalem established control early, leading 28-18 after the first quarter and extending their advantage to 57-31 by halftime. The second half continued the one-sided affair, with Hapoel Jerusalem's new signings, particularly Jake Milton and Dusan Miltic, shining.
Miltion led all scorers with 22 points, shooting efficiently from the field and the free-throw line. Miltic added 16 points, while Roey Huber and Nimrod Levy each contributed 12 points. David Rudin scored 11 and Devonte Cacok added 10.
For Hapoel Holon, Shahar Amir was the top scorer with 19 points, followed by Claude Harris Jr. with 18 and Brandon Jones Jr. with 17.
Both teams were not at full strength for the matchup. Hapoel Jerusalem played without Jared Harper, who is recovering from a significant injury sustained over the summer. Hapoel Holon also had a lineup that differed from their expected full roster.
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