Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures First Win of Season in Winner's Cup
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved their first victory of the 2026-27 season on Saturday, defeating Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dimona 85-67 to advance to the semifinals of the Winner's Cup. The win eased pressure on the team after two prior losses.
Led by Tai Odiase, who dominated the paint, and with contributions from J'Covan Brown and others, Hapoel Tel Aviv established an early lead. Despite some efforts from Be'er Sheva's Lovel Cabbil to keep the game close, Hapoel's defense proved effective, limiting Be'er Sheva to just 29 points by halftime and building a 15-point advantage.
The second half saw Hapoel Tel Aviv extend their lead significantly, outscoring Be'er Sheva 14-2 in the early minutes of the third quarter, with Odiase again instrumental. The team capitalized on turnovers, reaching a 25-point lead at one stage. While Be'er Sheva showed flashes, they ultimately lacked the depth to close the gap.
With this win, Hapoel Tel Aviv, coached by Dimitris Itoudis, now looks ahead to a challenging EuroLeague week with games against Crvena Zvezda and Real Madrid. They will face the winner of the Maccabi Ironi Ness Ziona vs. Hapoel Galil Elyon game in the Winner's Cup semifinals. Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dimona will regroup before their next league encounter against Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Negev.
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