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Israel's Cadet Basketball Team Falls 78-75 to Germany, Faces Italy in Classification Round

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by Mako · 41 minutes ago

What happened

Israel's cadet basketball team lost 78-75 to Germany in the European Championship round of 16, moving to classification games where they will face Italy to maintain Division A status.

  • 01Israel lost 78-75 to Germany in the European Championship round of 16.
  • 02Germany led most of the game, holding a double-digit lead early and late.
  • 03Israel rallied multiple times but could not overcome Germany's lead.
  • 04Rotem Ben-David scored 22 points, leading Israel's effort.
  • 05Israel will now compete in 9th-16th place games, facing Italy next.
  • 06The match against Italy will determine Israel's survival in Division A.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew41 minutes ago
Israel's Cadet Basketball Team Falls 78-75 to Germany, Faces Italy in Classification Round
N12Center · Hebrew41 minutes ago
Israel's Cadet Basketball Team Falls 78-75 to Germany, Faces Italy in Classification Round

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