Ramat Gan Outlasts HaEmek in Late-Game Surge

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Ramat Gan defeated HaEmek 86-77 on Saturday night, improving their league record to 3-1 after a strong fourth-quarter comeback. A 15-0 run in the final period secured the win for Ramat Gan, with Justin Lewis leading the charge. HaEmek's record drops to 1-3, and they will next play Hapoel Jerusalem, while Ramat Gan faces Maccabi Rishon LeZion.

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Ramat Gan beat HaEmek 86-77 with a late 15-0 run, improving their record to 3-1.
Justin Lewis was a key player for Ramat Gan in their comeback victory.
HaEmek's loss drops their record to 1-3 after a turbulent period.
HaEmek will play Hapoel Jerusalem next Sunday, while Ramat Gan faces Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
Ramat Gan's coach is Elad Hasin.

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, including a decisive 15-0 run, which erased a deficit and sealed the game for the visitors.

HaEmek, playing at home, had hoped to rebound from a difficult period, but Ramat Gan's late surge dashed those hopes. While HaEmek led by a single point at halftime and extended their lead to 10 points in the third quarter, Ramat Gan managed to narrow the gap to just two points entering the final period.

In the crucial fourth quarter, Ramat Gan tightened its defense and executed a remarkable 15-0 scoring run. Key players for Ramat Gan included Justin Lewis, who was instrumental in the comeback, along with Jalen Adams, Bryce Washington, and Joaquin Schochman, who played against his former team.

Following this loss, HaEmek's record falls to 1-3. They will face a challenging road game against Hapoel Jerusalem next Sunday. Ramat Gan aims to continue their winning momentum when they host Maccabi Rishon LeZion next Saturday, seeking their third consecutive victory.

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