Israel Top Bulgaria At Home

After two years of not having a game in Israel, the Israel National won over Bulgaria in an must needed win 76-64. The win was important in that Bulgaria beat Hungary by 15points and Hungary has a competitive team. The next game against Hungary is important for the Israel National Team.

"We knew this game was very important for us. We really wanted to make a statement cause the game in Hungary, we really played close with them in the first half and it's a shame that those 10 minutes in the 3rd quarter… we came out flat and it just unfortunate for us", said the point guard of Ramla and the NT. "They're a good team, we don’t underestimate Hungary, they're a great team. I'm glad we came out well today, this team beat Hungary by 14, it just shows you that any given day, anything can happen. We know that if we play together and play well, we can be just this good and better".

Statatistics

Israel: Selwyn 16, Cohen 15 (7 assists), Levitsky 9, Suez 9, Fleischer 8, Dori 8, Doron 7, Nusel 2, Abramzon 2.

Bulgaria: Chirov 17, Tomova 15.