Hapoel Jerusalem Stays Perfect With Victory Over Eilat
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Eilat 88-78 to remain undefeated in all competitions with a 9-0 record. Galen Smith scored 18 points, leading five players in double figures for Jerusalem. The team's strong defense and depth were key factors in the victory. Jerusalem will now prepare to face Aris Thessaloniki in the EuroCup.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Eilat 88-78 to maintain a perfect 9-0 record across all competitions.
- Galen Smith led Hapoel Jerusalem with 18 points, and five players scored in double figures.
- Jerusalem's strong defense, which allows the fewest points in the league, was a key factor.
- Tzuf Ben Moshe scored 15 points in the first half for Eilat, helping them tie the game.
- Hapoel Jerusalem will play Aris Thessaloniki in the EuroCup on Wednesday.
- Eilat will host Hapoel Beer Sheva Dimona in their next league game.
Hapoel Jerusalem maintained its undefeated record in all competitions by defeating Eilat 88-78 on Sunday. Galen Smith led the team with 18 points, and five players scored in double figures for Jerusalem. The win improved Jerusalem's record to 9-0 across all leagues.
Jerusalem established an early 13-0 lead, with Eitan Borger scoring 8 points in the opening minutes. Despite Eilat's defensive efforts and a scoring run led by Kendall McCollum, Jerusalem regained a double-digit advantage. However, Tzuf Ben Moshe sparked a significant comeback for Eilat, scoring 15 points in the first half and tying the game.
With key players Kenny Lofton Jr. and Lorenzo Brown resting, and Jared Harper injured, Hapoel Jerusalem relied on strong performances from Smith, who contributed with three-pointers, steals, and assists. The team's defense, which allows the fewest points in the league, was crucial in preventing Eilat from capitalizing on Jerusalem's offensive struggles. Shake Milton also provided a significant boost off the bench.
In the final quarter, a secondary Jerusalem lineup, featuring David Roddy and Roy Huber, extended the lead to a game-high 16 points. Although Eilat, led by Yuval Schneiderman and Bryant Crawford, managed to cut the deficit to 8, Yotam Chanochi sealed the victory for Jerusalem with a late three-pointer and a subsequent basket.
Hapoel Jerusalem will next face Aris Thessaloniki in the EuroCup on Wednesday, followed by a league game against Hapoel HaEmek. Eilat will host Hapoel Beer Sheva Dimona in a southern derby next Monday.
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