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The most exciting game of round 30 in the Winner League took place in Ramat Gan. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 3rd ranked Ramat Gan (18-8) to fifth ranked Hapoel Holon (15-12) 84-83 on Saturday evening. H.Holon looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Justin Smith (201-1999, college: Arkansas) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. The other American import guard Tahjere McCall (193-1994, college: Tennessee St.) chipped in 8 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was South Sudanese-American Nuni Omot (204-1994, college: Baylor) who recorded 19 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). H.Holon maintains fifth position with 15-12 record. Newly promoted M.Ramat Gan keeps the third place with eight games lost.
Important game to mention about took place in Hod Hasharon. Seventh ranked Hapoel Haifa (13-13) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 8th ranked Bnei Hertzeliya (11-14) 90-89 on Thursday evening. It was a good game for American point guard Alex Hamilton (193-1993, college: La Tech, agency: SLN) who saved his team from a defeat with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Dakarai Tucker contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American forward Bryson Williams (203-1998, college: Texas Tech) replied with 30 points and 5 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field) for Bnei Hertzeliya. Hapoel Haifa have a solid three-game winning streak. H.Haifa moved-up to sixth place. Bnei Hertzeliya lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 14 games lost.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kfar Blum. Local Galil Elion (7-19) lost to tenth ranked Ironi Nes-Ziona (11-16) 84-67 on Friday night. Rawle Alkins had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Roi Huber with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. I.Ness Ziona maintains tenth position with 11-16 record. H.Galil Elion at the other side dropped to the twelfth place with 19 games lost.

Bnei Hertzeliya – H.Haifa 89-90

Important game to mention about took place in Hod Hasharon. Seventh ranked Hapoel Haifa (13-13) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 8th ranked Bnei Hertzeliya (11-14) 90-89 on Thursday evening. H.Haifa made 16-of-18 charity shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a good game for American point guard Alex Hamilton (193-1993, college: La Tech, agency: SLN) who saved his team from a defeat with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. The other American import forward Dakarai Tucker (196-1994, college: Utah, agency: BIG) contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American forward Bryson Williams (203-1998, college: Texas Tech) replied with 30 points and 5 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field) and naturalized American Adrian Banks (191-1986, college: Arkansas St.) added 16 points and 7 assists in the effort for Bnei Hertzeliya. Five H.Haifa and four Bnei Hertzeliya players scored in double figures. Hapoel Haifa have a solid three-game winning streak. H.Haifa moved-up to sixth place. Bnei Hertzeliya lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Bnei Hertzeliya: B.Williams 30+5reb+2ast, A.Banks 16+2reb+7ast, T.Stone 15+5reb+3ast, J.Floyd 12+5reb+1ast, S.Cohen III 6, M.McGuirl 6+4reb+4ast
H.Haifa: D.Tucker 21+5reb+2ast, M.Bingham Jr. 21+6reb, A.Hamilton 21+8reb+7ast, L.Gur 11+6reb+3ast, A.Gershon 10+5reb+6ast, D.Rosenbaum 6+1reb+4ast

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H.Galil Elion – I.Ness Ziona 67-84

The game with biggest result difference took place in Kfar Blum. Local Galil Elion (7-19) lost to tenth ranked Ironi Nes-Ziona (11-16) 84-67 on Friday night. I.Ness Ziona looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Rawle Alkins (197-1997, college: Arizona) had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Isaiah Whitehead (192-1995, college: Seton Hall) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Four Ironi Nes-Ziona players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international point guard Roi Huber (188-1997) with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Shaq Buchanan (190-1997, college: Murray St.) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. I.Ness Ziona maintains tenth position with 11-16 record. H.Galil Elion at the other side dropped to the twelfth place with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
H.Galil Elion: R.Huber 21+5reb+6ast, S.Buchanan 15+1reb+1ast, D.Kennedy 9+5reb+3ast, J.Feldeine 9+4reb+2ast, L.Carreira 6+7reb+1ast, A.Lotan 3+4reb
I.Ness Ziona: G.King 16+3reb, I.Whitehead 14+8reb+7ast, J.Meyinsse 11+2reb, K.Feit 11+3reb, R.Alkins 11+12reb+7ast, T.Ben Moshe 10+2reb+3ast