Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures First Win, Advances to Winner Cup Semifinals
Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved their first victory of the 2026-27 season, defeating Hapoel Be'er Sheva Dimona 85-67 to advance to the semifinals of the Winner Cup. The win eased pressure on the team after two prior losses.
Led by Tai Odiase, who dominated the paint with 15 points, and J'Covan Brown, Hapoel Tel Aviv controlled the game from the outset. The team fielded five foreign players, including newcomers Thomas Satoransky and Jalen Adams, who made their Israeli debuts. Be'er Sheva Dimona, playing with only three foreign players and missing Golan Gutt due to injury, struggled to keep pace.
Hapoel Tel Aviv established a significant lead by halftime, capitalizing on Be'er Sheva Dimona's high turnover rate and strong defensive play. By the second half, Hapoel extended their advantage to as much as 25 points, with Odiase again proving instrumental. Despite efforts from Be'er Sheva's Lovell Cabbil and Justin Colemen, they could not overcome the deficit.
With this win, Hapoel Tel Aviv now prepares for a challenging EuroLeague week, facing Crvena Zvezda Belgrade and Real Madrid. Be'er Sheva Dimona will look to regroup and learn from the experience as they prepare to face Hapoel Tel Aviv again in their upcoming league opener in Be'er Sheva.
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