Justin James Stars as Ness Ziona Advances to Winner Cup Semifinals
Ironi Ness Ziona defeated Hapoel Galil Elyon 78-70 on Monday to secure the final spot in the Winner Cup semifinals. The victory marked Ness Ziona's third win in as many games to start the season, continuing their strong performance. The team dominated much of the game, establishing a significant lead in the first quarter, which they maintained throughout.
Justin James was a standout performer, scoring 11 points in the first quarter as Ness Ziona took a 23-16 lead. They extended their advantage to a commanding 44-26 by halftime, winning the second quarter 21-10. The game shifted in the third quarter as Nate Kings led a comeback for Galil Elyon, narrowing the score to 61-54.
Despite Galil Elyon's efforts to close the gap, including reducing the deficit to four points with less than a minute remaining, Ness Ziona held on to secure the win. They will now face Hapoel Tel Aviv in the semifinals.
This was the final quarterfinal match of the Winner Cup, completing the semifinal matchups. The other semifinal will feature Maccabi Tel Aviv against Hapoel Jerusalem. Ness Ziona has high expectations for the season following significant offseason signings and has so far met or exceeded them.
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