Hapoel Tel Aviv Opens League Play with Victory Over Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv opened their Israeli Basketball Premier League season with a 95-82 road victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona. Despite a strong comeback attempt by the home team in the fourth quarter, Hapoel Tel Aviv secured the win thanks to a late surge led by Eugene German. The team now turns its attention to a challenging EuroLeague schedule, facing Besiktas and Panathinaikos.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona 95-82 in their opening Israeli Basketball Premier League game.
- Dan Autorou scored 21 points, and Eugene German led a crucial late run for Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona mounted a significant comeback in the fourth quarter after trailing by 14 points.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv will play Besiktas and Panathinaikos in the EuroLeague next week.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona faces Hapoel Jerusalem next in the league.
Hapoel Tel Aviv began their Israeli Basketball Premier League season with a 95-82 win over Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona on Sunday. Despite a stated goal of competing strongly in the EuroLeague, the team also aims for a domestic title in the 2026/2027 season. The game was not easy for the runner-up Tel Aviv team, as the home squad made them work for the victory. While Noam Aviv played well for the hosts, Hapoel Tel Aviv's centers Dan Autorou (21 points) and Tai Odiase, along with Ish Wainright, helped secure a nine-point lead by halftime.
In the second half, Hapoel Tel Aviv extended their advantage to 14 points, appearing to be in control. However, Be'er Sheva/Dimona mounted a significant comeback, fueled by strong performances from Lovel Kabil and Christian Coleman. The two foreign players erased the double-digit deficit early in the fourth quarter, giving home fans hope for an upset. But Eugene German, a combo guard newly added to the league roster, sparked a decisive run for Hapoel Tel Aviv, effectively ending the contest and allowing them to cruise to victory. The depth and quality of Hapoel Tel Aviv ultimately proved too much for Be'er Sheva/Dimona.
Hapoel Tel Aviv will now prepare for a demanding EuroLeague week, facing Besiktas on Wednesday and then traveling to play Panathinaikos on Friday. Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona's next challenge is a tough road game against Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday.
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