JERUSALEM, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- EuroCup team Hapoel Tel Aviv and Champions League squad Hapoel Jerusalem are set for an all-Israeli showdown in the 2023 Tel Aviv Winner Tournament final after securing victories in Monday's semifinals.
In the first semifinal at the Shlomo Group Arena in Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv triumphed over Champions League team Promitheas Patras from Greece with a score of 84-71. Bar Timor of Tel Aviv was the top scorer with 19 points, complemented by Tomer Ginat's 15 points and nine rebounds. Anthony Cowan contributed 15 points for Promitheas.
The second semifinal saw Jerusalem edge out Champions League team Dinamo Sassari from Italy, 83-75 in overtime, following a 69-69 tie at the conclusion of the standard 40 minutes. Speedy Smith was Jerusalem's leading scorer with 21 points, and Khadeen Carrington chipped in with 16. For Sassari, Stanley Whittaker and Ousmane Diop each tallied 15 points.
Both the third-place match between Promitheas and Sassari and the championship game are scheduled for Tuesday.
Inquiry slams UK authorities for failures that killed thousands in infected blood scandal
Spring Festival spending highlights momentum of China's economy
Arrest warrant issued for man in fatal shooting of off
Music Review: Anitta welcomes listeners into her 'Funk Generation' on new album
Liverpool confirms Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement
Winter tourism promotion adds allure to travelling Tibet
Int'l travel expo kicks off in Macao
Beijing Central Axis: an exhibition of architectual beauty and a joy to behold at all times
Lynn Williams breaks NWSL goal