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Hapoel Jerusalem Dominates Hapoel Holon in Season Opener
Hapoel Jerusalem opened the 2026/27 Israeli Basketball Premier League season on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with a commanding 92-69 road victory against Hapoel Holon. The win continues a strong start for Jerusalem, who also hold a perfect record in their current EuroCup campaign, while Holon struggled following a loss in their opening FIBA Champions League game.
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What happened
- 01Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Holon 92-69 on the road in their 2026/27 Israeli Basketball Premier League season opener.
- 02Five Hapoel Jerusalem players scored in double figures to secure the decisive victory.
- 03Hapoel Holon's Adama Sanogo delivered a dominant individual performance in the losing effort.
- 04Hapoel Jerusalem coach Sasha Obradovic credited improved second-half defense and three-point shooting for the win.
- 05Hapoel Holon coach Predrag Krunic cited defensive breakdowns and physicality issues as key reasons for the loss.
- 06Hapoel Jerusalem maintains a perfect EuroCup record, while Hapoel Holon recently lost their FIBA Champions League opener.
- 07In another league matchup, Ironi Kiryat Ata overcame a 12-point deficit to defeat Hapoel HaEmek 86-85.
Jerusalem showcased a balanced offensive effort with five players scoring in double figures, overcoming a dominant individual performance by Holon's Adama Sanogo. After a slow start in the first half, Jerusalem elevated their pace and execution after halftime to pull away. Jerusalem player Kenny Lofton praised teammate Lorenzo Brown as an amazing player and thanked the fans for their strong turnout.
Following the game, Jerusalem coach Sasha Obradovic emphasized that defense wins games and brings titles, noting that his team corrected their early defensive struggles in the second half. Conversely, Holon coach Predrag Krunic pointed to defensive errors and physicality issues as key factors in the defeat. In another season opener, Ironi Kiryat Ata overcame a 12-point deficit to secure a dramatic 86-85 comeback win over Hapoel HaEmek.
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