The trophy went: Holon defeated Hapoel Jerusalem 85:89 Israel today

Tyros Maggie with 27 points led the Purples to the final of the Winner's Cup for a meeting with the winner between Rishon LeZion and Maccabi Tel Aviv • 21 losses of Katsch's team, caused them to lose the title

• Oded Katash Maachal, Hapoel Holon celebrating from behind

  Photography: 

  Oded Karni

The league has not started yet and we already had a small surprise in Israeli basketball tonight (Saturday) when Hapoel Holon defeated Hapoel Jerusalem 85:89 in the Winner's Cup semi-final.

There is a lot of talent this year in the staff of Hapoel Holon, but also question marks around the ability of a team with a sparse front line to reach the decisive stages.

This victory against one of the big two will give a lot of confidence to the Purples for the sequel.

When the front line was not exactly reflected (11 points in total for high players), it needed output from the guards, and Holon got it big from Tyros Maggie.

The guard, who was on the Jerusalemites' lists this summer, was formidable with 27 points and 29 index points.

On the other hand, the stuttering season opener of the Reds continues and should put up warning signs.

Within three days the defense averaged 93.5 points and the offense is also not functioning quite as Oded Katsh wants (21 losses versus 19 assists).

Tomorrow (Sunday) at 21:00, the second semi-final will take place between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Rishon Lezion, which will still be missing the new acquisition, Trey Lewis.

The final date will be determined later.