Hapoel Jerusalem Opens Basketball Season With Dominant Road Victory
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem began the 2026/27 Israeli Basketball Premier League season with a commanding 92-69 road win against Hapoel Holon. Jerusalem's strong second-half performance secured the victory, contrasting with Holon's recent European struggles. In another game, Ironi Kiryat Ata achieved a dramatic 86-85 comeback win over Hapoel HaEmek.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Holon 92-69 in their 2026/27 Israeli Basketball Premier League opener.
- Jerusalem's victory came after a strong second-half performance on the road.
- Holon's last three consecutive wins against Jerusalem were in February 2011.
- Hapoel Jerusalem has a perfect record in their current EuroCup campaign.
- Hapoel Holon lost their opening FIBA Champions League game.
- Ironi Kiryat Ata came back from a 12-point deficit to beat Hapoel HaEmek 86-85.
Hapoel Jerusalem secured a decisive 92-69 victory over Hapoel Holon on the road in their opening game of the 2026/27 Israeli Basketball Premier League season. The win marked a strong start for Jerusalem, who have had a successful European campaign thus far with a perfect record in the EuroCup. In contrast, Holon's European journey began with a loss in the FIBA Champions League, and their struggles continued in their league opener.
Holon had hoped to replicate a streak of three consecutive wins against Jerusalem that last occurred in February 2011. However, despite playing at home, they were unable to mount a serious challenge. Holon had also underperformed in the pre-season Winner Cup tournament, failing to impress.
Jerusalem, after a solid performance in the first half, elevated their game significantly in the second half, pulling away from Holon and never looking back. This victory sets a positive tone for Jerusalem's domestic season.
In another opening-day matchup, Ironi Kiryat Ata staged a dramatic comeback, overcoming a 12-point deficit to defeat Hapoel HaEmek 86-85.
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