By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Hapoel Holon had their backs against the wall heading to Game 2 of their Play-In series against Aliaga Petkimspor, forced to win in Hungary to prolong the matchup.
After the 82-81 loss suffered on the road, this time they won 65-62, finally heading to Game 3.
Dakarai Tucker was crucial for the Israelis, concluding with 20 points and 7 rebounds in the win; Brendan and Jalen Adams then followed by combining for 21 points.
On Aliaga’s side, Breein Tyree stepped up with 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, but he wasn’t enough. Jaime Echenique had a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Following the narrow one-point win in Game 1, Aliaga Petkimspor now has to win Game 3 at home to join Group K of the Round of 16 with La Laguna Tenerife and BAXI Manresa.
The final team of this four-team group will be decided in the Play-Ins series between Telekom Baskets Bonn and Pallacanestro Reggiana. The Italians won game 1, while Game 2 is scheduled for tomorrow.
Post-game press conference:
PHOTO CREDIT: Basketball Champions League