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The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Hapoel Tel-Aviv as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Hapoel Tel-Aviv edged 10th ranked Maccabi Tel-Aviv in Tel Aviv 89-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Maccabi Tel-Aviv. H.Tel-Aviv forced 21 M.Tel-Aviv turnovers. 30 personal fouls committed by M.Tel-Aviv helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American point guard Will Cummings (188-1992, college: Temple) who scored 18 points and 4 steals. Canadian power forward Kyle Alexander (208-1996, college: Tennessee) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Wade Baldwin IV (193-1996, college: Vanderbilt) who recorded 21 points and 8 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Defending champion M.Tel-Aviv keeps the tenth place with two games lost. M.Tel-Aviv will play next round against strong Kiryat Ata trying to get back on the winning streak. H.Tel-Aviv will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Important game to mention about took place in Haifa. Fourth ranked Kiryat Ata (7-4) saved a 1-point derby victory on the road edging 11th ranked Hapoel Haifa (3-8) 93-92 on Thursday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. It was a good game for American forward Amin Stevens (203-1990, college: FAMU) who saved his team from a defeat with 29 points and 5 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Akia Pruitt contributed with 8 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Gur Lavy (198-2001, agency: BIG) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) for H.Haifa. Kiryat Ata moved-up to third place. H.Haifa at the other side keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. Kiryat Ata will play against M.Tel-Aviv (#10) in Tel Aviv in the next round and are hoping to win another game. H.Haifa will play on the road against M.Ramat Gan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Nes Ziyona. Local Ironi Nes-Ziona (7-3) beat 12th ranked Hapoel Eilat (2-8) 80-71 on Wednesday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Itay Segev who helped to win the game recording 8 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Elijah Stewart with 23 points and 8 rebounds. I.Ness Ziona maintains second position with 7-3 record having just two point less than leader H.Tel-Aviv. H.Eilat lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with eight games lost. They share the position with H.Be’er Sheva. I.Ness Ziona will meet at home H.Jerusalem (#5) in the next round. H.Eilat will play against H.Be’er Sheva (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 12 Bnei Hertzeliya defeated H.Holon in Hod Hasharon 92-87.
The best stats of 12th round was 28 points and 12 rebounds by Justin Smith of H.Holon.

I.Ness Ziona – H.Eilat 80-71

The game with biggest result difference took place in Nes Ziyona. Local Ironi Nes-Ziona (7-3) beat 12th ranked Hapoel Eilat (2-8) 80-71 on Wednesday night. I.Ness Ziona had a 32-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for I.Ness Ziona especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. Worth to mention a quality performance of the former international power forward Itay Segev (204-1995, agency: Avi Zilberman) who helped to win the game recording 8 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Isaiah Whitehead (192-1995, college: Seton Hall) who added 16 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Elijah Stewart (196-1995, college: USC) with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Latvian-American power forward Andrew Smith (205-1992, college: Liberty) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. I.Ness Ziona maintains second position with 7-3 record having just two point less than leader H.Tel-Aviv. H.Eilat lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with eight games lost. They share the position with H.Be’er Sheva. I.Ness Ziona will meet at home H.Jerusalem (#5) in the next round. H.Eilat will play against H.Be’er Sheva (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
H.Eilat: E.Stewart 23+8reb+3ast, A.Smith 13+9reb, K.Zorno 12+3reb+3ast, S.Anim 10+2reb+1ast, A.Or 6+5reb+2ast, A.Suss 3+2reb
I.Ness Ziona: G.King 16+2reb+3ast, I.Whitehead 16+4reb+2ast, T.Ben Moshe 12+3reb+1ast, J.Meyinsse 12+7reb+1ast, R.Alkins 11+3reb+2ast, I.Segev 8+14reb+4ast

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H.Haifa – Kiryat Ata 92-93

Important game to mention about took place in Haifa. Fourth ranked Kiryat Ata (7-4) saved a 1-point derby victory on the road edging 11th ranked Hapoel Haifa (3-8) 93-92 on Thursday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Kiryat Ata players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a good game for American forward Amin Stevens (203-1990, college: FAMU) who saved his team from a defeat with 29 points and 5 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). The other American import Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) contributed with 8 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Gur Lavy (198-2001, agency: BIG) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and American guard Jon Davis (189-1996, college: Charlotte) added 16 points and 5 assists in the effort for H.Haifa. Four Kiryat Ata and five H.Haifa players scored in double figures. Kiryat Ata moved-up to third place. H.Haifa at the other side keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost. Kiryat Ata will play against M.Tel-Aviv (#10) in Tel Aviv in the next round and are hoping to win another game. H.Haifa will play on the road against M.Ramat Gan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
H.Haifa: L.Gur 21+7reb, A.Simhon 17+2reb+1ast, J.Davis 16+5ast, M.McGuirl 12+2reb+7ast, E.Griffin 11+7reb, D.Tucker 9+3reb+3ast
Kiryat Ata: A.Stevens 29+5reb+3ast, S.Ben 16+3reb+4ast, R.Adam 14+5reb+4ast, J.Batemon 12+1reb+3ast, A.Pruitt 8+12reb+4ast, G.Palatin 6+4reb+4ast

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H.Tel-Aviv – M.Tel-Aviv 89-86

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H.Holon – Bnei Hertzeliya 87-92

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Hapoel Holon (4-3) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Bnei Hertzeliya (5-4) 92-87 on Saturday. Bnei Hertzeliya shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American Adrian Banks (191-1986, college: Arkansas St.) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 assists and guard Ethan Butler (190-2002) who added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Bnei Hertzeliya players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Justin Smith (201-1999, college: Arkansas) with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) and international forward Netanel Artzi (197-1997) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Bnei Hertzeliya moved-up to sixth place. Loser Hapoel Holon dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
H.Holon: J.Smith 28+12reb+2ast, N.Artzi 16+8reb+1ast, S.Dawson 11+2ast, C.Harris 8+1reb+4ast, D.Burns 7+4reb+5ast, Y.Hanochi 7+1reb+1ast
Bnei Hertzeliya: A.Banks 20+3reb+5ast, B.Ethan 17+6reb+4ast, R.Lynch 14+5reb, T.Stone 11+7reb, F.Bourdillon 11+4reb+3ast, A.Thomas 10+2reb+1ast