Israeli Basketball League: Hapoel Jerusalem Stays Undefeated, Hapoel Tel Aviv Ends Losing Streak
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77 on November 14th, maintaining their undefeated record in the Israeli Basketball Championship. In another league game, Hapoel Tel Aviv ended a three-game losing streak by beating Bnei Herzliya 78-71. Hapoel Jerusalem has won all 13 of its games this season across competitions.
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- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77 to remain undefeated in the Israeli Basketball Championship.
- Hapoel Jerusalem has won all 13 of its games this season across the league and EuroCup.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Bnei Herzliya 78-71, ending a three-game losing streak.
- Yam Madar scored 25 points for Maccabi Tel Aviv, who suffered their third straight loss.
- Shayk Milton scored 16 points and Devonte' Keokok added 14 for Hapoel Jerusalem.
- Tai Odiase led Hapoel Tel Aviv with 21 points, and Tomer Ginat had a double-double.
Two games in the sixth round of the Israeli Basketball Championship took place on Saturday evening, November 14th. In a key matchup, Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77 on the road. Despite trailing 55-62 after three quarters, Jerusalem rallied to win the final period 27-15, securing their sixth win in six league games. Shayk Milton scored 16 points and Devonte' Keokok added 14 for the winners, while Yam Madar led Maccabi with 25 points. This marks Maccabi Tel Aviv's third consecutive loss in the championship. Sport5 reported that Hapoel Jerusalem, coached by Saša Obradović, has now won all 13 of their games this season across the league and the EuroCup.
In the other game, Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Bnei Herzliya 78-71 at home, snapping a three-game losing streak across all competitions. Tai Odiase was the top scorer for Tel Aviv with 21 points, and Tomer Ginat recorded a double-double. Although Hapoel Tel Aviv held a 16-point lead, they allowed Bnei Herzliya to close the gap before ultimately securing the victory late in the game.
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