Hapoel Jerusalem Dominates Maccabi Ashdod in Winner Cup Opener
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem began their 2026/27 season with a dominant 110-77 victory over Maccabi Ashdod in the Winner Cup. Kenny Lofton Jr. led Jerusalem with 23 points, while Zusman suffered an injury.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Ashdod 110-77.
- Kenny Lofton Jr. scored 23 points to lead Jerusalem.
- The game was the first in the Winner Cup group stage.
- Zusman of Jerusalem sustained an injury during the match.
- Robit scored 19 points for Maccabi Ashdod.
Hapoel Jerusalem, a team with significant expectations following a summer of changes, officially kicked off their 2026/27 season with a decisive 110-77 victory over newcomers Maccabi Ashdod. The game, part of the Winner Cup group stage, saw American forward Kenny "KP" Lofton Jr. shine, scoring 23 points and leading a crucial run at the start of the third quarter that propelled Jerusalem to a commanding lead.
Jerusalem's dominance extended throughout the second half, culminating in a 33-point differential. Other key contributors for Jerusalem included Rudy, who added 17 points, and Milton, with 14 points. However, the team also faced a setback when player Zusman sustained an injury during the game.
Maccabi Ashdod, despite a strong performance from Robit who scored 19 points, could not overcome Jerusalem's offensive power and ultimately suffered a significant defeat in their first game of the tournament. The match marked the beginning of the Winner Cup group stage.
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