Nahariya and Emek HaYarden Secure Home Victories in National League
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Nahariya defeated Maccabi Ra'anana 80-66, handing Ra'anana their first loss of the season in the "Winner" National League. In another game, M.K. Emek HaYarden beat Hapoel Migdal HaEmek/Yizre'el 98-67, leaving Migdal HaEmek/Yizre'el winless. Both games were part of the fourth round of the league, and both featured home team victories.
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- Hapoel Nahariya defeated Maccabi Ra'anana 80-66 in the "Winner" National League.
- Maccabi Ra'anana suffered their first loss of the season against Nahariya.
- M.K. Emek HaYarden secured a decisive 98-67 victory over Hapoel Migdal HaEmek/Yizre'el.
- Hapoel Migdal HaEmek/Yizre'el remains winless after four league rounds.
- Both games in the fourth round of the league resulted in home team wins.
Two home victories were secured in the fourth round of the "Winner" National League on Tuesday evening. Hapoel Nahariya celebrated their return to the Ein Sara arena with an 80-66 win over Maccabi Av-Gad Ra'anana, handing Ra'anana their first loss of the season. In the other game, M.K. Emek HaYarden decisively defeated Hapoel Migdal HaEmek/Yizre'el 98-67, leaving Migdal HaEmek/Yizre'el winless after four rounds.
Nahariya's victory, their third of the season, brings their record to 3-1. Ra'anana, who had started the season with three wins, struggled after an initial lead. Nahariya tied the game at 18-18 by the end of the first quarter and took a 35-30 lead by halftime. They extended their advantage in the second half, with Justin Johnson scoring 19 points and Idan Alber adding 15, to secure the 80-66 win.
Emek HaYarden's win was their second at home, improving their record to 2-2. Migdal HaEmek/Yizre'el remains at 0-4. Emek HaYarden dominated the game, building a 25-point lead by halftime and extending it to as much as 38 points. They outrebounded their opponents 53-28, dished out 29 assists, and scored 27 fast-break points. Matan Strait led Emek HaYarden with 19 points, and Amir Langely contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds in the 98-67 victory.
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