The 29th round kicked off tonight with four games all ending in home wins and one away win. Hapoel Ramat Givatayim provided an important victory over a direct rival to the bottom – Hapoel Migdal Haemek / Jezreel, Elitzur Ashkelon eliminated its chances of finishing in the top eight after a loss away to Maccabi Ma’ale Adumim, and Maccabi Ashdod suffered a loss in Afula.
Hapoel Ramat Givatayim – Hapoel Migdal Haemek / Jezreel 80:91
Only about a week and a half ago, Hapoel Migdal Haemek / Jezreel defeated the Ordonim by 11 points. Tonight, it was already completely different and the locals won by the same margin. Matan Harush’s team enjoyed 13 threes at 52 percent and received tremendous protection from Eliad Tal and David Musindi who returned after about a month and a half. Amit Abu was great and scored 25 points, with important moves in the deciding moments. The Northerners are left with seven victories, with another off-critical game waiting for them on Friday – in Ashdod.
Hapoel Afula – Maccabi Ashdod 77:86
The team from the capital of the valley came to this game when it was not critical for it, as it secured sixth place. Despite this, the team from the capital of the valley came out on top thanks to 10 threes at 50 percent and 27 points from Caron Dschilds. The Ashdodites ran away towards the end of the half, but in the third quarter had a hard time producing points and saw Hapoel Afula take the lead until the end. The team from the port city will meet Migdal Haemek / Jezreel on Friday for a critical underground battle.
Many scored for Hapoel Afula: Caron Dshields (5/6 for three) 27 points, Michael Holyfield 13 points, Roi Nazia 11 points, Alon Sapir and Anton Shotbin 9 points each.
Many scored for Maccabi Ashdod: Roman Rubinstein (8/10 from the field) 21 points, Chris Ortiz and Raviv Pitchon 14 points each, Arthur Rosenfeld (12 assists) 10 points.
Maccabi Ma’ale Adumim – Elitzur Ashkelon 73: 101
Maccabi Ma’ale Adumim on the way to staying in the league. Yair Gvirtz’s team tonight completed a double victory over the Southerners with a tremendous offensive display, despite the lack of Yanir Binyamin and in fact eliminated Elitzur’s chances with Ashkelon to reach the top playoff. Jaylen Canty led five players in double figures, while the visitors recorded 12 losses that cost them 22 points.
Scored a lot of Ma’ale Adumim: Jaylen Kanti (18 rebounds) 20 points, Yonatan Rabinowitz (5/7 for three) 19 points, Simcha Halpert (6/11 from the field) 17 points, Dor Anavi (5/5 from the field) 13 points, Kate Braxton 12 pts.
Many scored for Elitzur with him Ashkelon: Storm Warren and Daniel Rosenbaum 18 points each, Mark Lyons (4/13 from the field) 14 points, DJ Sharp 9 points.
Elitzur Netanya – Maccabi Hodash 56:79
An easy victory for Ruben Neiberger’s team, which actually guarantees seventh place at the end of the season. The visitors started the game very badly and scored only 9 points in the first quarter, and in the second quarter the diamonds galloped forward to a double-digit advantage that was maintained until the end of the game. Shahar Lazar and Chen Guy returned to the squad and provided 8 and 3 points respectively. On the other hand, Maccabi Hodash is close to being officially relegated after 18 consecutive years in the national league.
Raanana – Hapoel Hevel Modiin 95:82
A record achievement for Hapoel Hevel Modiin, which is helping the regular season in second place – its highest since being promoted to the national league. On the other hand, it was determined tonight that Urbani Raanana will end the current season in the lower house. After a considered first half, the visitors went out for a 2:16 run in the third quarter and did not look back until victory. Jonathan Moore was great with 24 points and led the winning scorer who scored 27 points from bursting attacks.
Many scored for Raanana: Brandon Sherwood 27 points, Jason Seagers 21 points, Yahel Melamed 13 points, Yarin Einhorn (8 assists, 7 rebounds) 8 points.
Hapoel Hevel Modiin often scored: Jonathan Moore 24 points, Jimmy Hall (17 rebounds) 18 points, Shoham Gat and Lace Dunn 15 points each, Shmuel Malkov 9 points, Amit Alon 8 points.