Ramat Gan Upsets Bnei Herzliya in League Opener
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Ramat Gan opened the Israeli Basketball Premier League with a surprising 89-79 road win against Bnei Herzliya. The team, coached by Elad Hasin, secured the victory with strong performances from key players like Ahmad Caver, who scored 22 points. Ramat Gan aims to continue their winning streak in their next game against Hapoel Galil Elyon.
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- Maccabi Ramat Gan defeated Bnei Herzliya 89-79 in their Israeli Basketball Premier League season opener.
- Ahmad Caver led Ramat Gan with 22 points, supported by L.J. Figueroa (12) and Lior Carra (19).
- Ramat Gan established an early lead and maintained it throughout the game for a 13-point victory.
- The win was a surprise for Herzliya, who had reached the Winner Cup quarterfinals.
- Ramat Gan's next game is an away match against Hapoel Galil Elyon.
- Bnei Herzliya will host Ironi Nes Ziona in their upcoming fixture.
Maccabi Ramat Gan began the Israeli Basketball Premier League season with a surprising 89-79 road victory over Bnei Herzliya on Monday evening at the Yuval Hall. The team, coached by Elad Hasin, had lost all four of its games in the Winner Cup preparation tournament but delivered a strong performance in their league debut.
Ramat Gan established control early, finishing the first quarter with a 29-18 lead and maintaining a consistent advantage throughout the game, ultimately winning by 13 points. This marks a significant upset for Herzliya, who reached the Winner Cup quarterfinals.
The victory was fueled by Ramat Gan's offseason acquisitions. Ahmad Caver, who joined from Maccabi Rishon LeZion, led the team with 22 points. L.J. Figueroa, acquired from Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona, contributed 12 points, and Lior Carra impressed with 19 points. Four Ramat Gan players scored in double figures, securing the win for their team.
Ramat Gan will look to carry this momentum into their next game, an away match against Hapoel Galil Elyon at Kfar Blum. Meanwhile, Bnei Herzliya, who also lost their opening game, will host Ironi Nes Ziona in their next fixture.
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