Hapoel Holon Suffers Disappointing Loss in European Season Opener
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Holon lost their FIBA Champions League opener 99-79 to France's Cholet Basket on Tuesday after a strong start. The team struggled significantly in the second quarter and with turnovers, ultimately leading to the defeat. Despite the loss, Adama Sanogo posted a double-double, and Leicester Medford debuted well. Holon faces Hapoel Jerusalem next in the Israeli league.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Holon lost their FIBA Champions League opener 99-79 to France's Cholet Basket.
- The team led after the first quarter but collapsed in the second, being outscored 33-9.
- Holon committed 19 turnovers and shot poorly from three-point range.
- Adama Sanogo led Holon with 22 points and 13 rebounds.
- Multiple players were absent due to injury or incomplete medical tests.
Hapoel Holon began their FIBA Champions League European season with a significant 99-79 defeat to France's Cholet Basket on Tuesday. The Israeli team started the game strong, leading by four points after the first quarter. However, Cholet dominated the second quarter, outscoring Holon 33-9, which proved to be a turning point.
"It was a tough and poor start to the season," a club representative stated. "We started well, but they came back onto the court very aggressively in the second quarter, especially on offense. We just couldn't cope and stop them. We weren't there defensively, and that quarter ended the game."
The team struggled with turnovers, losing the ball 19 times, and had a poor shooting night from beyond the arc, making only eight of 32 three-point attempts. Holon shot 39.7% from the field overall, compared to Cholet's 55.6%.
Despite the loss, center Adama Sanogo, considered the team's leading player, recorded a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Natanel Artzi contributed 10 points and 2 assists, while guard Leicester Medford impressed in his debut with 15 points and 6 assists.
Drew Thwell played briefly despite a hamstring tear, as the team was short-handed due to multiple injuries. Greg Lee, Brandon Jones, and guard Skylar Weeks were all absent. Weeks missed the game as he had not yet completed his medical tests. Holon's next game is Sunday against Hapoel Jerusalem in the Israeli league opener.
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