By Eurohoops team / [email protected]
Everybody was expecting the Tel Aviv derby to take place in the decisive and ultimate series at the Israeli Super League Finals, but Hapoel Jerusalem eliminated Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Semi-Finals.
However, the team from Jerusalem couldn’t celebrate back-to-back victories, as Maccabi Tel Aviv managed to survive in Game 1, winning 91-88.
The yellow side had six players in double-digits, with Jaylen Hoard leading everything at 18 points with 9 rebounds; Roman Sorkin followed him with 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Hapoel Jerusalem also had six players finishing in double-digits. The team’s leader, Jared Harper, had the loudest of losing efforts, finishing with 19 points and 8 assists.
In order to advance to the Israeli Finals, Maccabi Tel Aviv swept Hapoel Holon 2-0; Hapoel Jerusalem took out EuroCup champions Hapoel Tel Aviv with a clutch three by Jared Harper.
PHOTO CREDIT: Turkish Airlines EuroLeague