Basketball

The first game back in Israel provided plenty of excitement as Lonnie Walker (29 points) and Roman Sorkin (26 points) led the way for the yellow-and-blue.

Although the contest was played in Holon due to the Jerusalem Arena being unavailable, the Reds’ fans packed into Heichal Toto to witness another step toward a return to normalcy in the Holy Land.

Hapoel Tel Aviv rides Madar’s return • Walker, Maccabi TA cruise • Jerusalem escapes Kiryat Ata

“I’m very happy, and getting the team to win is most important. Our record doesn’t show it, but we will climb the ladder. We have so much talent to show,” Walker, the game's MVP, said.

Playing the “home” game in Riga is obviously not ideal for Israel, but the squad has faced this challenge since the outbreak of the war in October 2023.

Avdija powered Portland to a key win as Wolf and Saraf helped Brooklyn notch back-to-back victories.

Beit Halachmi admits the Israeli national basketball team ‘hardly practiced’ in a frustrating start to World Cup qualifying.

From Avdija’s triple-double heroics for Portland to the promise of Brooklyn rookies Wolf and Saraf, Israeli players continue to leave an unmistakable imprint on the NBA stage.

Germany tightened its defense after a close first quarter, holding Israel to 9 points in the second quarter and pulling away for an 89,69 win in the qualifier.

“We are about to launch the next campaign that is very significant for Israeli basketball and for all of us,” noted Beit Halachmi. “It’s a very big challenge, but also a huge opportunity."

Reporter's Notebook: The new Luski Aquatic Center marks the third generation of the Luski family's support for the Israel ParaSport Center, ensuring disabled athletes have facilities to thrive.