The National League quarterfinal series continued tonight (Monday) and provided two great dramas. Kiryat Ata defeated Ramat Hasharon 90:92 after extra time and gained a 1: 2 advantage and Hapoel Hevel Modiin overcame another comeback from Elitzur Netanya, but this time they knew how to win – 92: 100. In the lower house, Hapoel Ramat Givatayim took a significant step to stay with a convincing victory over Maccabi Ashdod.
Hapoel Hevel Modiin – Elitzur Netanya 92: 100 (1: 2 in the series for Hevel Modiin)
A huge game in Shoham ends in a home victory for Hevel Modiin, which rises to a 1: 2 advantage in the series. Yehu Orland’s team already led over 20 points in the second quarter, but the Diamonds, who appeared without the sick Eitan Burg, returned to the game and the board showed only 86:90 about three minutes to go. From here big home moves, including a huge three by Eviatar Mor Yosef (16 points) closed the story. The winner scored 10 threes at 41 percent and overcame 35 points from Dashon Parsons.
Many Hapoel Hevel Modi’in: Jimmy Hall (8 rebounds, 6 assists) 23 points, Lace Dunn (5 assists) 18 points, Jonathan Moore (11 rebounds) and Eviatar Mor Yosef (6/10 from the field) 16 points each.
Many to Elitzur Netanya: Dashon Parsons (13 rebounds, 8 assists) 35 points, Roi Paritzky 15 points, Justin Robinson 13 points, Ido Fleischer 9 points.
Urban Kiryat Ata – AS Ramat Hasharon 90:92 (1: 2 in the series for Kiryat Ata)
A great game in Kiryat Ata ended in a victory for the local team that was making a comeback and took the lead in the series. Sharon Avrahami’s team started the game badly and saw Yam Yonatan increase his team to a double-digit advantage early on. Slowly, the Krayot representative returned to the game and made a comeback. In the last quarter, the home team already led 67:79, but Shim Yonatan brought his team back into the game and it even took the lead. Capers could not withstand the pressure from the line and scored one shot that set 85:85 at the end of the legal deadline. In extra time again the home team took the lead, and with a 90:92 advantage Real Age could not withstand the pressure from the line. Kiryat Ata will arrive in Ramat Hasharon on Thursday in the hope of closing the series.
Many to Kiryat Ata: Amin Stevens 24 points, Gur Lavie (8/12 for two) 22 points, Ido Davidi (3/10 for three) 18 points, Kenny Fenderbork 17 points.
Many to Ramat Hasharon: Yam Yonatan (5/7 for three) 23 points, Kevin Capers 20 points, Tyler Widman 15 points, Amit Bir Katz and Uri Chai (4/8 for three) 12 points each.
Hapoel Raj Givatayim – Maccabi Ashdod 77: 107
After a relatively considered first half, only one team appeared for the third quarter. The Ordons enjoyed a massive push from the local crowd and did not look back on the road to a 30-point lead at the start of the final quarter. Matan Harush’s team enjoyed another huge game by Dimitrios Treadwell that ended with and inflicted on Ashdodim a first loss in the lower house. On the other hand, the Ordons are in perfect balance in the lower house and close to staying in the league.
Rabbi Givatayim: Dimitrios Treadwell (10/13 for two) 27 points, Amit Abu (7/9 for two, 11 assists) 24 points, Marquis Coleman 19 points, Harel Rinsky (5/6 for three) 17 points, Effie Tiomkin 11 points .
Many to Maccabi Ashdod: Unio Broata 21 points, Arthur Rosenfeld 10 points, Chris Ortiz and Roman Rubinstein 9 points each.
Maccabi Ma’ale Adumim – Urbani Raanana 78:75
The locals needed a win to almost certainly ensure a stay, but Raanana and Jason Seagers had other plans. Yossi Bonen’s team presented a game. I defended well and enjoyed 28 points from Jason Seagers. In a situation of 72:72 launch to finish, the hosts missed on several occasions and also lost a critical ball that cost them in the game. On the other hand, Ofek Malka was accurate from the penalty spot and withstood the pressure with 4 accurate shots that ensured victory for the visitors. Yair Gvirtz’s team is two victories away from the red line, with three games left at the end of the season.
Hapoel Migdal HaEmek / Jezreel – Maccabi Hodash 67:82