Israel Basketball Team Faces Germany in World Cup Qualifier Despite Key Absences
After a lengthy break, the Israeli national basketball team returns to the court on Friday at 20:00 local time to face Germany in a World Cup qualifying match. The game will be broadcast live on 5SPORT, with coverage starting at 19:45. The Israeli squad, coached by Ariel Beit Halachmi, will compete with a depleted roster missing several key players. Notably, NBA players Deni Avdija and Ben Sharf will not participate, alongside injured players Yuval Zosman, Tamir Blatt, Bar Timor, Idan Zalmanson, and Roman Sorkin, the latter having only recently been cleared by the team doctor. Captain Tomer Ginat is expected to play despite carrying an injury that affects his shooting, and Beni Sarur is also listed as playing while managing an injury. Additionally, Lior Karera is not registered for the match. The Israeli correspondent in Riga, Noa Poplinger, is providing live updates ahead of the game.
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