Hapoel Tel Aviv Sees Lowest Home Attendance Since 2017

Hapoel Tel Aviv secured a 78-71 victory over Bnei Herzliya in the Israeli Basketball Premier League on Saturday, returning to second place in the standings. Despite the win, the club is concerned about a significant drop in fan attendance, with only 1,153 spectators present, marking the lowest number for a home league game since May 2017. This figure represents a concerning trend, as the club had already struggled to sell season tickets before the season began. The team recently moved its home games to the Drive in Arena following fan requests, but this has not boosted attendance. Club officials acknowledged that there was little to take from the game itself, beyond the victory, noting that some players who usually play less were given more opportunities and proved themselves. Several key players, including Vasilije Micić, Elijah Bryant, Dan Orlov, and Amir Coffey, were rested in preparation for upcoming EuroLeague fixtures. Hapoel Tel Aviv will face Baskonia on Tuesday and Paris on Thursday in the EuroLeague, aiming to improve their performance in the European competition and avoid dropping out of the top ten. "There is nothing to take from this game except the win," stated club sources after the match. "There were players who usually play less and this time played more and proved themselves. Some players were rested and we hope to start a new path from here."