Five players in double-digits as Hapoel Holon upset Maccabi Tel Aviv / News - Basketnews.com

2-pointers this season

55%21,8Points made:21,8Accuracy:55,4%Place in standings:2Record max:27Record min:11Most made 2FGs:Ante ZizicTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

Hapoel Holon (4-1) overcame Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (3-2) 88-82 (19-27, 24-13, 22-22, 23-20) to hand the Yellows their second Israeli Basketball Premier League loss.

Maccabi created a double-digit lead in the first quarter (21-11) but Hapoel retook control of the game in the second, being in front by 3 points after 20 minutes of playing time (43-40).

After an even third period, Hapoel Holon played a better stretch in the decisive 10 minutes and fended off Maccabi's pressure.

Chris Johnson was a top performer for Hapoel, posting 14 points (3/3 2PT, 1/2 3PT, 5/6 FT), 9 rebounds, 1 assist, and 20 PIR.

Derrick Williams was a top scorer for the losing side, registering 18 points (1/3 2PT, 4/6 3PT, 4/7 FT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 turnovers, and 13 PIR.

Matthias Lessort, Ante Zizic, Scottie Wilbekin, and Kameron Taylor did not play for Maccabi.

Hapoel: Chris Johnson 14 (9 REB), Steven Gray 14, Joe Ragland 13 (5 AST), Michale Kyser 12, Guy Pnini 11 (5 AST).

Maccabi: Derrick Williams 18, Jalen Reynolds 15 (6 REB), Keenan Evans 11 (4 REB, 8 AST, 5 TO), Angelo Coloiaro 11 (6 REB).

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