Hapoel Holon Secures First League Victory With 91-75 Win Over Beer Sheva
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Holon secured their first league win of the season, defeating Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona 91-75. After a strong start by Holon, Beer Sheva narrowed the gap, but Holon pulled away in the second half. Harris Junior led Holon with 22 points, while Smith scored 25 for Beer Sheva. Holon will next host Maccabi Rishon LeZion, and Beer Sheva will visit Maccabi Ashdod.
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- Hapoel Holon defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona 91-75 for their first league win.
- Claude Harris Junior led Holon with 22 points, while Tyrik Smith scored 25 for Beer Sheva.
- Brandon Jones Junior debuted for Holon with 20 points and 9 rebounds.
- Holon established a large lead, but Beer Sheva narrowed the deficit before halftime.
- Holon extended their lead significantly in the second half to secure the victory.
- Holon will play Maccabi Rishon LeZion next, while Beer Sheva visits Maccabi Ashdod.
Hapoel Holon achieved their first league win of the season, defeating Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona 91-75 at the Concha Arena on Friday. The victory came after two initial losses for Holon, coached by Predrag Krunic.
Holon, led by Adama Sanogo and Brandon Jones Junior, dominated the early part of the game, establishing a commanding 37-14 lead less than three minutes into the second quarter. However, Beer Sheva rallied, spearheaded by Brian Cameron, to narrow the deficit to 50-38 by halftime.
Beer Sheva/Dimona continued their comeback in the second half, reducing the gap to nine points at 52-43. Holon responded with a decisive 16-2 run, featuring strong performances from Claude Harris Junior and Sanogo, extending their lead to 75-52 by the end of the third quarter. The lead peaked at 26 points in the final quarter, securing the 91-75 win.
Harris Junior was Holon's top scorer with 22 points, including four three-pointers. Jones Junior added 20 points and 9 rebounds in his league debut, while Sanogo contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds. Yair Kravitz dished out 10 assists. For Beer Sheva/Dimona, Tyrik Smith recorded a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds, supported by 15 points from Brian Cameron and 14 from the player.
In their next league game, Holon will host Maccabi Rishon LeZion, aiming to build on their momentum. Before that, they have a FIBA Champions League game against Rasta Vechta. Beer Sheva/Dimona will seek their first win when they visit Maccabi Ashdod.
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