Dominating for large stretches in the Semifinals of Israel’s Winner League Cup, Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem earned a 79-69 win over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv.

Connecting six out of the first seven three-point attempts set the pace from the first quarter of the Winner Cup fixture, with the lead peaking at 17 points midway through the third period. The Yellows reduced the deficit to one point, following nine unanswered points to start the fourth quarter, but Hapoel rebuilt a safer lead going into crunch time.

Finishing the contest with 14/24 triples was key, especially considering Maccabi ’s 9/37. Jared Harper netted a game-high 22 points and Khadeen Carrington put in 12 of his 16 points over the last ten minutes. The pair combined for six makes from beyond the arc. Cassius Winston, nursi

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