Hapoel Herzliya Wins Thriller Over Nes Ziona in Double Overtime

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Hapoel Herzliya defeated Nes Ziona 103-96 in a double-overtime thriller in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Dusty Hannahs scored 20 points for Herzliya, while Josh Christopher led Nes Ziona with 28 points. The victory came after a closely contested game that saw both teams exchange leads and force overtime. Herzliya will host Hapoel Eilat next, and Nes Ziona will play Hapoel HaEmek.

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Hapoel Herzliya beat Nes Ziona 103-96 in a double-overtime basketball league game.
Dusty Hannahs scored 20 points for Herzliya, including crucial three-pointers.
Josh Christopher led Nes Ziona with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Freddy Gillespie blocked a potential game-winning shot to force the first overtime.
Both teams lost their opening games and had high aspirations for the season.
Herzliya will host Hapoel Eilat, while Nes Ziona faces Hapoel HaEmek next.

Hapoel Herzliya secured a dramatic 103-96 victory over Nes Ziona after two overtimes in a second-round Israeli Basketball Premier League matchup. Both teams, having lost their opening games, entered the contest with high aspirations. The game was closely contested through the first three quarters, with Herzliya holding a narrow 32-26 lead in the second quarter. Jackson Rowe kept Nes Ziona competitive in the first half, and the teams remained locked for much of the game until the fourth quarter.

Herzliya appeared to take control in the fourth quarter, establishing a game-high 71-61 lead with just over five minutes remaining, fueled by key baskets from DJ Barton and an unnamed player. However, Nes Ziona, led by Josh Christopher and Rowe, mounted a comeback, erasing a four-point deficit with 72 seconds left. Freddy Gillespie blocked a potential game-winning shot by Zach Bryant to force overtime.

In the first overtime, Herzliya showed resilience, building an early lead with crucial three-pointers from Dusty Hannahs, going up 86-79. Josh Christopher then scored seven consecutive points, including a game-tying three-pointer to make it 86-86. A turnover by Barton in the tie situation sent the game into a second overtime.

Nes Ziona's energy waned in the second overtime, allowing Herzliya to pull away with a 9-2 run, spearheaded by Hannahs who finished with 20 points and four three-pointers. Herzliya maintained its lead to the end, while Christopher, despite a game-high 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, could not secure the win for Nes Ziona. Herzliya will host Hapoel Eilat in their next game, while Nes Ziona will seek their first win of the season against Hapoel HaEmek.

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