Hapoel Tel Aviv Scrapes By in Difficult Season Opener
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv narrowly defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona 95-82 in their 2026/27 Winner League season opener. Despite holding a 14-point lead, the team nearly lost the advantage in the fourth quarter. Player Eugene German was instrumental in securing the win, scoring 20 points. Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona's 19 turnovers were a key factor in their loss.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona 95-82 in their season opener.
- The team nearly lost a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter.
- Eugene German scored 20 points, including crucial late-game three-pointers.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona committed 19 turnovers.
- The win marks a difficult but positive start for Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Hapoel Tel Aviv, a team with significant investment and star players that has yet to win a local title, narrowly secured a victory in the opening round of the 2026/27 Winner League season. After a loss in the prestigious EuroLeague last weekend, the team faced another tough challenge in their domestic league opener against Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona.
Midway through the third quarter, Hapoel Tel Aviv held a comfortable 14-point lead. However, at the start of the decisive fourth quarter, the advantage completely evaporated, suggesting a potential upset. Fortunately for Hapoel Tel Aviv, player Eugene German took charge, scoring 10 of his total 20 points and hitting 4 three-pointers out of 8 attempts. In contrast, his teammates managed only 7 three-pointers from 28 attempts.
German's performance was crucial in securing the win for the visiting team. The final score was 95:82 in favor of Hapoel Tel Aviv at the Conch Arena in Be'er Sheva. This victory marks a positive start to the season for the runner-up team from Tel Aviv.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona can take solace in their effort to turn the game around, but their 19 turnovers ultimately proved to be the deciding factor in their defeat.
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