Ramat Gan Outlasts HaEmek in Late-Game Surge
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Ramat Gan defeated HaEmek 86-77 on Saturday night, improving their league record to 3-1 after a decisive 15-0 run in the final quarter. Key performances from Justin Lewis and others secured the win for Ramat Gan. HaEmek, now 1-3, faces Hapoel Jerusalem next, while Ramat Gan plays Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ramat Gan beat HaEmek 86-77 with a late 15-0 run.
- The win improved Ramat Gan's record to 3-1 in the Israeli Premier League.
- Justin Lewis was a standout player for Ramat Gan.
- HaEmek's record fell to 1-3 after the loss.
- HaEmek will play Hapoel Jerusalem next, while Ramat Gan faces Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
Ramat Gan secured a significant 77:86 road victory over HaEmek on Saturday night, improving their Israeli Basketball Premier League record to 3-1. The win came after a strong fourth-quarter performance, highlighted by a decisive 15-0 run in the closing minutes.
HaEmek, playing at home, had hoped to rebound from recent struggles but was ultimately overcome by Ramat Gan's late surge. The game was close throughout, with HaEmek leading by a single point at halftime after a strong second quarter. They extended their lead to 10 points in the third quarter, but Ramat Gan managed to narrow the deficit to just two points entering the final period.
Ramat Gan's defense tightened in the fourth quarter, fueling their crucial 15-0 run that sealed the win. Key players for Ramat Gan included Justin Lewis, Jalen Adams, Bryce Washington, and Joaquin Schochman, who played against his former team.
Following the loss, HaEmek's record drops to 1-3. They will face a tough challenge next Sunday against Hapoel Jerusalem. Ramat Gan aims to continue their momentum when they play Maccabi Rishon LeZion next Saturday, seeking their third consecutive win.
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