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Hapoel Tel Aviv Secures Home Win, Awaits Blatt's Return
Hapoel Tel Aviv returned to its home arena, the Drive-In Hall, on Sunday for the first time in nearly two years, defeating Maccabi Ashdod 81-67. The victory maintains Hapoel's perfect 2-0 record in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
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What happened
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Ashdod 81-67 on Sunday in its first game at the Drive-In Hall in nearly two years.
- 02The return to the original home arena aims to reconnect with fans alienated by previous home games played at the Menora Mivtachim Arena.
- 03Eugene German led Hapoel Tel Aviv with 31 points, including six three-pointers, to maintain the team's perfect 2-0 league record.
- 04Tomer Ginat scored 12 points during the victory, entering the Israeli league's top 100 all-time scorers list.
- 05Approximately 1,500 fans attended the game, and the club is actively working to increase its season ticket sales.
- 06Coach Dimitris Itoudis praised the team's depth and connection despite missing four players from their recent EuroLeague lineup.
- 07Player Tamir Blatt has started training and is expected to return to contact drills soon for Hapoel Tel Aviv.
The move back to the Drive-In Hall was intended to mend relations with fans who were alienated by previous decisions to play home games at the Menora Mivtachim Arena, the home of rival Maccabi Tel Aviv. Approximately 1,500 fans attended the game, and the club is working to increase season ticket sales.
Eugene German led the scoring with 31 points, including six three-pointers, while Tomer Ginat added 12 points, entering the league's top 100 all-time scorers list. Coach Dimitris Itoudis praised the team's depth and connection despite the absence of four players who had played in a recent EuroLeague win against Panathinaikos.
In other team news, player Tamir Blatt has begun training and is expected to return to contact drills soon. Hapoel Tel Aviv is scheduled to host Hapoel Jerusalem next week.
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