Israeli Basketball League Opens With Surprising Road Wins
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The first round of Israel's Premier League basketball season saw surprising away victories for Maccabi Ashdod, Hapoel Eilat, and Maccabi Ramat Gan. Ashdod defeated Ironi Ness Ziona 76-62, Eilat beat Maccabi Rishon LeZion 89-80, and Ramat Gan secured an 89-79 win over Bnei Herzliya. These results marked strong starts for the visiting teams and newly promoted clubs.
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- Maccabi Ashdod returned to the Premier League with a 76-62 victory over Ironi Ness Ziona.
- Hapoel Eilat, also newly promoted, defeated Maccabi Rishon LeZion 89-80.
- Maccabi Ramat Gan achieved a significant 89-79 road win against Bnei Herzliya.
- Robert Turner led Maccabi Ashdod with 23 points and seven rebounds.
- Kendall McCullum starred for Hapoel Eilat with 18 points, eight assists, and five steals.
- Amed Keyber scored 22 points for Maccabi Ramat Gan in their win.
The opening round of Israel's Premier League basketball season concluded with three surprising results, featuring strong performances from visiting teams and newly promoted clubs. Maccabi Ashdod made a significant return to the top league after a six-year absence, defeating Ironi Ness Ziona 76-62. Robert Turner led Ashdod with 23 points and seven rebounds, supported by 12 points each from Ben Calhoun Gold and Isaiah Hill. Ness Ziona struggled offensively, making only four of 24 three-point attempts.
Hapoel Eilat, also newly promoted, secured a crucial away victory against Maccabi Rishon LeZion, winning 89-80. After Rishon LeZion took the lead in the third quarter, Eilat rallied in the final period with a 28-16 run to seal the win. Kendall McCullum was the standout player for Eilat with 18 points, eight assists, and five steals, while Bryant Crawford added 14 points.
In the third game, Maccabi Ramat Gan bounced back from their losses in the Winner Cup, achieving a convincing 89-79 road win against Bnei Herzliya. Ramat Gan established a significant lead early on with strong offensive play, maintaining it throughout the game. Amed Keyber scored a game-high 22 points for Ramat Gan, with Lior Carra contributing 19 and Jaylen Adams adding 18 points and eight rebounds.
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