Eilat Secures Dramatic Last-Second Victory Over Beer Sheva/Dimona
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Hapoel Eilat defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona 88-86 in a dramatic Israeli Basketball Premier League game. Kendall McCullum led Eilat with 21 points, while Lovell Cabbil scored 23 for Beer Sheva/Dimona, including the game-deciding shot. The win moves Eilat to a 3-2 record and fourth place, while Beer Sheva/Dimona remains at the bottom with a 1-4 record.
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- Hapoel Eilat narrowly defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona 88-86 in a dramatic basketball league game.
- Kendall McCullum scored 21 points for Eilat, and Lovell Cabbil led Beer Sheva/Dimona with 23 points.
- A late three-pointer by Lovell Cabbil with five seconds left proved decisive.
- Eilat's win improves their season record to 3-2, placing them fourth in the league.
- Beer Sheva/Dimona remains at the bottom of the standings with a 1-4 record.
Hapoel Eilat achieved a dramatic 88-86 victory over Hapoel Beer Sheva/Dimona in a rescheduled Israeli Basketball Premier League game. The win came after Eilat controlled much of the game, building a lead of up to 13 points, largely due to Kendall McCullum's 21-point performance. The final quarter saw intense back-and-forth action, with neither team able to establish a significant lead until the closing moments.
Lovell Cabbil was the standout player for Beer Sheva/Dimona, scoring 23 points, including a crucial three-pointer with five seconds left that ultimately sealed the game for Eilat. Cabbil's teammate Tyrik Smith contributed 19 points, while Tzuf Ben Moshe added 17 for Eilat. The game was also marked by a high number of turnovers, with the two teams combining for 38.
With this victory, Hapoel Eilat improves to a 3-2 record for the season and temporarily sits in fourth place in the league standings. Conversely, Beer Sheva/Dimona remains at the bottom of the table with a 1-4 record, tied with Hapoel Holon and Hapoel Emek.
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