National League Round 22: Top-ranked Ironi Nes-Ziona wins another game - Mar 20, 2013
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The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute susprises and upsets.
National League top team - Ironi Nes-Ziona (19-3) added another victory to their record on Tuesday. This time they beat seventh ranked Ironi Kiryat Ata (12-10) in Nes Ziyona 78-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ironi Kiryat Ata. They outrebounded Ironi Kiryat Ata 51-30 including a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Ironi Kiryat Ata helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Bilal Benn (196-86, college: Niagara) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Naturalized Welsh forward Tal Michael Dunne (197-87) contributed with 8 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American point guard Darrin Govens (185-88, college: St.Joseph's) replied with 27 points and 6 rebounds for Ironi Kiryat Ata. Ironi Nes-Ziona have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-3 record. Ironi Kiryat Ata at the other side keeps the seventh place with ten games lost. Ironi Nes-Ziona are looking forward to face Hapoel Kfar Saba (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ironi Kiryat Ata will play against Hod Hasharon (#3) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Elitzur Yavne (14-8) and Maccabi K/G (5-17), which took place in Kiryat Gat. Higher ranked Elitzur Yavne lost to thirteenth ranked Maccabi K/G in a road game 63-74. American forward Lenny Daniel (203-87, college: CS Northridge) scored 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Tomer Pisecki chipped in 20 points and 6 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Maccabi K/G's coach Roni Tzukerman allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American forward Monta McGhee (198-79, college: Lewis, agency: I.D.S. Law) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Maccabi K/G moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Kiryat Tivon. Elitzur Yavne at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Ironi Ramat Gan and Hapoel Afula. Maccabi K/G will play against higher ranked Hapoel Kazrin (#8) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Elitzur Yavne will play against Ironi Ramat Gan (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between eleventh ranked Beer Yaakov (8-14) and 14th ranked Maccabi Kiryat Bialik (3-19) in Beer Yaakov on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Beer Yaakov beat guests from Kiryat Bialik 91-77. Joshua Alexander notched 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds by Dallis Joyner did not help to save the game for Maccabi Kiryat Bialik. Beer Yaakov moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Elitzur Ramla. Maccabi Kiryat Bialik lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. Beer Yaakov will meet Kiryat Tivon (#12) in the next round. Maccabi Kiryat Bialik will play against Hapoel Afula and hope to secure a win.
Other games in round 22 were not that significant. Elitzur Ramla was beaten by Hod Hasharon on the road 85-78. Ironi Nahariya won against Hapoel Kazrin on its own court 92-88. Hapoel Afula managed to outperform Hapoel K/S in a road game 66-60. Ironi Ramat Gan managed to beat Kiryat Tivon at home 94-81. The most impressive performance of 22th round was 25 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by Tyrone Kent of Ironi Ramat Gan.
National League top team - Ironi Nes-Ziona (19-3) added another victory to their record on Tuesday. This time they beat seventh ranked Ironi Kiryat Ata (12-10) in Nes Ziyona 78-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ironi Kiryat Ata. They outrebounded Ironi Kiryat Ata 51-30 including a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Ironi Kiryat Ata helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Bilal Benn (196-86, college: Niagara) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Naturalized Welsh forward Tal Michael Dunne (197-87) contributed with 8 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Benn is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American point guard Darrin Govens (185-88, college: St.Joseph's) replied with 27 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Ivory Clark (198-85) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Ironi Kiryat Ata. Ironi Nes-Ziona have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-3 record. Ironi Kiryat Ata at the other side keeps the seventh place with ten games lost. Ironi Nes-Ziona are looking forward to face Hapoel Kfar Saba (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ironi Kiryat Ata will play against Hod Hasharon (#3) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win. Top scorers: Ironi Nes-Ziona: C.Tate 19+11reb, B.Benn 18+12reb+7ast, T.Karpels 15+7reb+1ast, G.Amitay 9+3reb+1ast, T.Michael Dunne 8+17reb+7ast, R.Zehavian 5+1reb Ironi K-A: D.Govens 27+6reb+3ast, I.Clark 14+8reb+1ast, I.Nanikashvili 12+4reb+4ast, G.Halamish 9+5reb+1ast, N.Laish 6+1ast, K.Izik 4+4reb+2ast
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Hod Hasharon (17-5) beat at home 9th ranked Elitzur Ramla (8-14) 85-78 on Tuesday. Elitzur Ramla was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Hod Hasharon made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Swingman Eran Asante Asare (194-88, agency: Gross Zeev ISA) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Nigerian power forward Chukwudinma Odiakosa (203-85, college: Illinois St., agency: N.E.T.) supported him with 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by American guard Vernon Teel (193-87, college: Loyola Mary, agency: FCM) did not help to save the game for Elitzur Ramla. His fellow American import power forward Johndre Jefferson (207-88, college: S.Carolina) added 14 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Four Hod Hasharon and five Elitzur Ramla players scored in double figures. Elitzur Ramla's coach Ohad Yetom rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hod Hasharon maintains third position with 17-5 record having just two points less than leader Ironi Nes-Ziona. Elitzur Ramla lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Macc.B.Yaakov. Hod Hasharon will meet Ironi Kiryat Ata (#7) on the road in the next round. Elitzur Ramla will play against the league's second-placed Ironi Nahariya and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Hod Hasharon: C.Odiakosa 21+6reb+2ast, E.Asante Asare 18+10reb+2ast, I.Stolero 15+3ast, B.Walker 14+5reb+3ast, G.Gandel 8+3reb+4ast, O.Hover 4+6reb+2ast Elitzur Ramla: V.Teel 20+7reb+6ast, J.Jefferson 14+11reb+3ast, A.Fogel 13+3reb+2ast, O.Cohen 12+4reb+3ast, O.Zinderman 10+2reb, T.Simchony 5+1reb
Very expected game when 8th ranked Hapoel Kazrin (10-12) lost on the road to second ranked Ironi Nahariya (18-4) 92-88 on Tuesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Hapoel Kazrin was trailing by 8 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 20-15 charge of Ironi Nahariya, which allowed them to win the game. Ironi Nahariya outrebounded Hapoel Kazrin 51-27 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Nate Miller (193-87, college: Bowling Green, agency: KMG Sports Management) notched 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Raviv Pitshon (202-89) supported him with 15 points and 17 rebounds. Five Ironi Nahariya players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 8 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by guard Avishay Gordon (191-77) did not help to save the game for Hapoel Kazrin. American guard Mike James (185-90, college: Lamar) added 16 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for lost side. Hapoel Kazrin's coach Ziv Bartana rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ironi Nahariya have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-4 record behind leader Ironi Nes-Ziona. Hapoel Kazrin lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost. Ironi Nahariya will meet Elitzur Ramla (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hapoel Kazrin will play against Maccabi K/G in Kiryat Gat and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ironi Nahariya: N.Miller 20+8reb+4ast, A.Zelkovits 17+8reb+3ast, R.Pitshon 15+17reb, Y.Deri 14+2reb+1ast, R.Clemente 13+11reb+1ast, O.Ben Hemo 6+1ast Hapoel Kazrin: r.dayer 24+11reb+3ast, A.Gordon 21+4reb+8ast, M.James 16+4reb+5ast, A.Kazarnovski 13+6reb+2ast, B.Maor 8+3ast, L.Shvarzvald 3
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Elitzur Yavne (14-8) and Maccabi K/G (5-17), which took place in Kiryat Gat. Higher ranked Elitzur Yavne lost to thirteenth ranked Maccabi K/G in a road game 63-74. Elitzur Yavne was ahead by 3 points at the halftime before a 43-29 second half run of Maccabi K/G. They also forced 20 Elitzur Yavne turnovers. American forward Lenny Daniel (203-87, college: CS Northridge) scored 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Tomer Pisecki (193-83) chipped in 20 points and 6 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Maccabi K/G's coach Roni Tzukerman allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American forward Monta McGhee (198-79, college: Lewis, agency: I.D.S. Law) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import swingman Brian Laing (195-85, college: Seton Hall, agency: I.D.S. Law) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Maccabi K/G moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Kiryat Tivon. Elitzur Yavne at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Ironi Ramat Gan and Hapoel Afula. Maccabi K/G will play against higher ranked Hapoel Kazrin (#8) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Elitzur Yavne will play against Ironi Ramat Gan (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Maccabi K/G: L.Daniel 22+7reb+1ast, T.Pisecki 20+4reb+2ast, M.El Amin 17+4reb+2ast, D.Peterson 5+3reb, C.Rum 4+1reb+1ast, Y.Shtarkman 3+3reb+1ast Elitzur Yavne: M.McGhee 18+8reb+3ast, I.Nesterenko 13+7reb+1ast, B.Laing 12+6reb+3ast, E.Hofman 7+6reb+2ast, Y.Lioutrine 6+2reb, L.Shem-Tov 3+2reb+3ast
The game between eleventh ranked Beer Yaakov (8-14) and 14th ranked Maccabi Kiryat Bialik (3-19) in Beer Yaakov on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Beer Yaakov beat guests from Kiryat Bialik 91-77. The hosts trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 14 points. American guard Joshua Alexander (193-87, college: SF Austin) notched 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Jermaine Hall (196-80, college: Wagner) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 23 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Dallis Joyner (203-90, college: Stony Brook) did not help to save the game for Maccabi Kiryat Bialik. Guard Dror Davidi (190-84) added 26 points for lost side. Five Beer Yaakov and four Maccabi Kiryat Bialik players scored in double figures. Beer Yaakov moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Elitzur Ramla. Maccabi Kiryat Bialik lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. Beer Yaakov will meet Kiryat Tivon (#12) in the next round. Maccabi Kiryat Bialik will play against Hapoel Afula and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Macc.B.Yaakov: J.Hall 18+6reb+2ast, A.Eliyahu 17+5reb+4ast, I.Iram 16+6reb+3ast, J.Alexander 16+9reb+3ast, I.Simin 14+2reb+5ast, Z.Volfer 6+5reb+1ast Maccabi K/B: D.Davidi 26+4reb+3ast, D.Joyner 23+10reb+3ast, Z.Tavor 10+1reb+2ast, M.Shamis 10+2reb+3ast, A.Barak 4+2reb, T.Ronen 2+2reb+1ast
Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Hapoel Afula (14-8) won against on the road 10th ranked Hapoel Kfar Saba (7-15) 66-60 on Tuesday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Hapoel Kfar Saba won third quarter 15-13. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Hapoel Afula won last quarter 21-16. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Hapoel Kfar Saba's 28. American forward Allen Durham (198-88, college: Grace Bible) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Oz Blayzer (199-92) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Durham is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds by forward Eitan Rotemberg (197-91) did not help to save the game for Hapoel Kfar Saba. American forward Maurice McNeil (205-87, college: Houston) added 9 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Hapoel Afula moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ironi Ramat Gan and Elitzur Yavne. Loser Hapoel Kfar Saba dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Hapoel Afula will meet bottom-ranked Maccabi Kiryat Bialik (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hapoel Kfar Saba will play against the league's leader Ironi Nes-Ziona in Nes Ziyona and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Hapoel Afula: A.Durham 21+16reb+1ast, O.Blayzer 18+6reb+1ast, R.Barzilai 12+8reb+1ast, A.Fisher 9+4reb+2ast, S.Brener 4+1reb+5ast, L.Ariely 2+2reb+1ast Hapoel K/S: E.Rotemberg 22+12reb, M.Hampton 13+3reb, O.Cohen 9+4reb+3ast, M.McNeil 9+10reb, A.Harush 5+5reb+4ast, R.Elbaz 2+1reb+1ast
Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Kiryat Tivon (5-17) lost on the road to fifth ranked Ironi Ramat Gan (14-8) 94-81 on Tuesday. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. The former international power forward Amit Tamir (208-79, college: California) notched 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and American swingman Tyrone Kent (196-86, college: Toledo) supported him with 25 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Kent is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds by Belizean-American forward Alex Carcamo (200-77, college: E.Washington, agency: Dream Team Management) did not help to save the game for Kiryat Tivon. Naturalized Canadian guard Simon Farine (188-87) added 21 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Kiryat Tivon's coach Erez Bittman rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ironi Ramat Gan have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Elitzur Yavne and Hapoel Afula. Loser Kiryat Tivon keeps the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Maccabi K/G. Ironi Ramat Gan will meet Elitzur Yavne (#6) on the road in the next round. Kiryat Tivon will play against Beer Yaakov (#9) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Ironi Ramat Gan: A.Tamir 33+8reb+3ast, T.Kent 25+11reb+5ast, K.Ramsey 12+14reb, I.Grinboim 8+4reb+6ast, V.Yeremishin 7+1ast, D.Assaf 6+3reb+3ast Kiryat Tivon: S.Farine 21+5reb+1ast, A.Carcamo 19+10reb+1ast, T.Ber-Aven 9+5reb+3ast, N.Yanay 8+1reb+1ast, G.Murray 8+4reb+4ast, C.Bouchman 7+3reb
Ironi Nes-Ziona wins National League Finals - May 24, 2013
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Hod Hasharon - Ironi Nes-Ziona 73-83 (1-3)
Ironi Nes-Ziona wins National League Finals 3-1 in the series against Hod Hasharon. Ironi Nes-Ziona looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Naturalized Welsh forward Tal Michael Dunne (197-87) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Gil Amitay (197-89) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Four Ironi Nes-Ziona players scored in double figures [read more]
Ironi Nes-Ziona wins National League Finals 3-1 in the series against Hod Hasharon. Ironi Nes-Ziona looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Naturalized Welsh forward Tal Michael Dunne (197-87) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Gil Amitay (197-89) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. Four Ironi Nes-Ziona players scored in double figures. Nigerian power forward Chukwudinma Odiakosa (203-85, college: Illinois St., agency: N.E.T.) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Eran Asante Asare (194-88, agency: Gross Zeev ISA) added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Hod Hasharon: C.Odiakosa 21+7reb+2ast, G.Dotan 14+3reb+1ast, B.Walker 10+2reb+6ast, O.Hover 8+4reb, E.Asante Asare 8+6reb+5ast, I.Stolero 7+2reb+2ast Ironi Nes-Ziona: G.Amitay 22+5reb+2ast, T.Michael Dunne 15+11reb+8ast, E.Engel 13+4reb+4ast, B.Benn 13+6reb+5ast, R.Zehavian 8+2reb+3ast, C.Tate 7+5reb
Hapoel J-M and Hapoel Eilat complete the Semifinal picture - May 23, 2013
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Netanya - Hapoel J-M 68-79 (2-3)
The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. It was a great shooting night for Hapoel Jerusalem especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 66.7 percentage. American players dominated the game. Josh Duncan (203-86) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists [read more]
The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. It was a great shooting night for Hapoel Jerusalem especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 66.7 percentage. American players dominated the game. Josh Duncan (203-86) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. point guard Ronald Steele (187-86, college: Alabama, agency: SportsTalent) contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Five Hapoel Jerusalem players scored in double figures. Power forward Marco Killingsworth (203-82, college: Indiana, agency: Avi Zilberman) answered with 21 points and 5 rebounds and guard Ramel Bradley (188-85) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for GreenTops Netanya. GreenTops Netanya's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Hapoel J-M: J.Duncan 23+10reb+5ast, R.Steele 15+1reb+4ast, R.Limonad 14+4reb, S.Samuels 11+5reb, C.Fells 11+3reb+3ast, E.Kadir 3+1reb+1ast Netanya: M.Killingsworth 21+5reb, R.Bradley 14+5reb+3ast, Y.Orland 9+2ast, R.Morgan 9+8reb+2ast, E.Shulman 8+7ast, D.Washington 5+5reb+5ast
The hosts trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 91-80. Hapoel Eilat shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 63.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Maccabi Rishon's players. American power forward Eli Holman (208-89, college: Detroit Mercy) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Larry O'Bannon (194-83, college: Louisville, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Hapoel Eilat players scored in double figures. Jamaican-American power forward Adrian Uter (200-84, college: Hofstra) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and American forward Julian Wright (203-87, college: Kansas) added 17 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Maccabi Rishon. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Hapoel Eilat: E.Holman 20+8reb+2ast, L.O'Bannon 15+7reb+6ast, S.Hopson 14+4reb+9ast, T.Younger 11+3reb, E.Skverer 9+1reb+3ast, J.Tillman 9+5reb Maccabi Rishon: A.Uter 25+12reb+2ast, J.Wright 17+9reb+2ast, A.Ben David 14+3ast, N.Hanochi 7+1reb+7ast, L.Jones 7+3reb, S.Dawson 6
The Israeli point guard, Yotam Halperin (193-SG-84), was one of the main reason that FC Bayern Muenchen won their first game in the German semifinal series vs. Brose Baskets Bamberg 98-85 and "stole" the home court advantage. Halperin played 30 minutes and finished with 15 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT, 4-4 FT), 3 assists & 4 rebounds. Halperin scored 11 points in the first half and was on the court in the 4th quarter when Bayern made their run to secure their victory [read more]
The Israeli point guard, Yotam Halperin (193-SG-84), was one of the main reason that FC Bayern Muenchen won their first game in the German semifinal series vs. Brose Baskets Bamberg 98-85 and "stole" the home court advantage. Halperin played 30 minutes and finished with 15 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT, 4-4 FT), 3 assists & 4 rebounds. Halperin scored 11 points in the first half and was on the court in the 4th quarter when Bayern made their run to secure their victory. The 2nd game in the series will be in Munich on May 26th.
Maccabi T-A: took 1st place (8-2) in Group B of the Regular Season, took 3rd
place (8-6) in Group F of the Top16, lost to Real Madrid 0-3 in the
quarterfinals !!!
Galil Gilboa: took 1st place (6-2) in Group A of the First Stage, took 2nd
place (10-4) in Group C of the Second Stage, beat Levski (BUL) 87-79 in the
Final !!!
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