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Hapoel Holon Faces Spartak Subotica in BCL Amidst Injury Concerns

By רותם פלדברג

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Hapoel Holon arrived in Serbia for their second BCL game against Spartak Subotica after two recent losses. Player Brandon Jones, sidelined by an ankle injury, may play, while guard Skylar Weeks is out due to pending medical test results. Coach Predrag Krunić emphasized the need for strong defense and fighting spirit against the experienced Serbian team.

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Hapoel Holon will play Spartak Subotica in their second BCL game on Wednesday.
Brandon Jones' availability for the game is uncertain due to an ankle injury.
Guard Skylar Weeks will miss the game as his medical test results are pending.
Hapoel Holon has lost their last two games, one in the BCL and one in the league.
Coach Predrag Krunić highlighted Spartak Subotica's experience and the need for defense.

Hapoel Holon arrived in Subotica, Serbia, on Tuesday for their second Basketball Champions League (BCL) game against Serbian team Spartak Subotica, scheduled for Wednesday at 9:00 PM.

The Israeli team has suffered two consecutive losses: first to Cholet Basket of France in the opening BCL game, and then to Hapoel Jerusalem in their first Israeli league match of the season.

Player Brandon Jones, who missed the last two games due to an ankle injury, traveled with the team. A decision on whether he will play will be made shortly before the game begins. In contrast, guard Skylar Weeks did not travel to Serbia as the results of his completed medical tests, the last of which was on Sunday, are still pending.

Coach Predrag Krunić commented on the upcoming match, stating, "Spartak is a team that has started its BCL games well. They are a very experienced team. We will try to minimize the ups and downs in our game and look for our way to win through defense and fighting spirit."

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