Hapoel Haifa Stays Perfect in National League Basketball
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Haifa defeated Ironi Ashkelon 94-77 on Tuesday, October 26, to remain perfect in the Israeli National Basketball League after two games. Robert Allen led Hapoel Haifa with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Amit Alon contributed 19 points. Lior Berman was Ashkelon's top scorer with 18 points. The win was secured by a strong defensive effort and offensive surge in the final quarter.
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- Hapoel Haifa defeated Ironi Ashkelon 94-77 to maintain a perfect 2-0 record.
- Robert Allen scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Hapoel Haifa.
- Amit Alon added 19 points, including four three-pointers, for the winning team.
- Lior Berman led Ashkelon with 18 points and 4 steals.
- Hapoel Haifa's decisive run came in the final quarter, outscoring Ashkelon 34-16.
Hapoel Haifa defeated Ironi Ashkelon 94-77 in the Israeli National Basketball League on Tuesday, October 26, maintaining a perfect record after two games. Both teams entered the contest with a win in the opening round.
Hapoel Haifa started strong, taking a lead in the first quarter, but Ashkelon managed to keep the game competitive. The decisive moment came in the final quarter, which Hapoel Haifa dominated 34-16. Strong defensive plays by Hapoel Haifa, coupled with effective performances from Robert Allen, Amit Alon, and Maxim Foxman, secured the home victory.
After an even start, Hapoel Haifa established control, ending the first quarter with a 26-17 lead. Ashkelon fought back in the second quarter, with Austin Tilman scoring five consecutive points to give them a brief 38-36 advantage. However, Jaylen's Page made key plays to ensure Hapoel Haifa led 42-40 at halftime.
The third quarter saw a slowdown in pace. Ashkelon briefly took the lead with a three-pointer from Omer Sade and points from Austin Tilman. Hapoel Haifa struggled offensively but managed to regain the lead with a three-pointer from Amit Alon, ending the quarter up 61-60.
The final quarter began with a 10-0 run by Hapoel Haifa, extending their lead to 70-61 with seven minutes remaining. Despite a response from Noam Naor, Hapoel Haifa, led by Amit Alon and Maxim Foxman, extended the lead to 72-68 with three and a half minutes left. Ashkelon's offense stalled, and Hapoel Haifa closed out the game.
Top scorers for Hapoel Haifa included Robert Allen with 28 points and 10 rebounds, and Amit Alon with 19 points, including four three-pointers. For Ashkelon, Lior Berman scored 18 points and had 4 steals, while Okano Kingsley added 15 points.
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