Ness Ziona Defeats Hapoel Holon to Reach Winner Cup Quarterfinals
Ness Ziona secured a spot in the Winner Cup quarterfinals by defeating Hapoel Holon 77-72 on Thursday. The victory improved Ness Ziona's record to 2-0 in the group stage, guaranteeing their advancement in the pre-season tournament.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Ness Ziona establishing an early double-digit lead in the first quarter, going up 24-13. They extended this lead to double digits again in the first half, even going on a significant 19-0 run. However, Hapoel Holon managed to cut into the deficit before halftime and then surged in the third quarter, outscoring Ness Ziona 26-14 to take a two-point lead entering the final period.
In the decisive fourth quarter, Ness Ziona regained its composure and executed more effectively. Key contributions came from Paris Lee, who led the team with 16 points, and other players like Spencer Weiss, Bryce Brown, and Justin James, who each added 11 points. Vincent Amsellem contributed 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. For Hapoel Holon, Adama Sanogo scored 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds, while Claudele Harris and Brandon Jones Jr. each had 12 points.
With this win, Ness Ziona advances to the quarterfinals. Hapoel Holon will now face Kiryat Ata next Tuesday in a match that will determine which team secures the second qualifying spot from the group.
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