Hapoel Holon Mount Comeback to Defeat Hapoel Eilat in Basketball Tournament
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- Hapoel Holon beat Hapoel Eilat 87-82.
- Holon came back from a 14-point deficit.
- The win secured 11th place in the Winner Cup.
- Natanael Artzi scored 20 points for Holon.
Hapoel Holon concluded the Winner Cup basketball tournament on a high note, securing an 87-82 victory over Hapoel Eilat. The win propelled Holon to an 11th-place finish in the competition. The team, known as the "Purples," rallied from a significant deficit, overcoming a 14-point gap in the second and third quarters.
Key to Holon's comeback was a strong performance from their Israeli players. Natanael Artzi led the charge with 20 points and eight rebounds. Yair Kravitz contributed 18 points, five rebounds, and six assists, despite committing seven turnovers. Shahar Amir added 16 points and five rebounds.
The game was closely contested for most of the duration. Hapoel Eilat established a substantial lead, reaching a maximum of 14 points. However, Holon steadily closed the gap throughout the second half and managed to take the lead in the fourth quarter. They maintained their composure in the final minutes, executing a crucial 11-1 run to seal the dramatic win.
For Hapoel Eilat, five players scored in double figures. Braian Crawford and Kenald McCollum each scored 12 points.
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