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Macabi Rishon Lezion Dominates Ashkelon to Advance to National League Finals Against Ironi Eilat

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Maksham Romanov Leads Maccabi Rishon Lezion to National League Finals

Maccabi Rishon Lezion Secures Victory Over Ashkelon

On May 20, 2025, Maccabi Rishon Lezion emerged victorious against Ashkelon, securing their spot in the National League Finals where they will face Ironi Eilat. The team, led by coach Sharon Druker, dominated from the opening whistle, quickly establishing a substantial lead that paved the way for a convincing win.

A First Half to Forget for Ashkelon

In the first half, Ashkelon faced significant challenges, committing 14 turnovers as they struggled against the formidable defense of the home team. Maccabi Rishon Lezion took a commanding 27-44 lead by halftime, capitalizing on Ashkelon’s mistakes and displaying superior teamwork.

Key Performers

Maccabi Rishon Lezion’s standout players included DJ Burns, who scored 30 points and contributed 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Maxim Romanov also shstart, netting 20 points with an impressive shooting percentage of 8/11 from the field. Other notable contributions came from Kave Grant with 15 points and Josh Freund with 13 points.

The Second Half: No Respite for Ashkelon

As the third quarter commenced, Ashkelon attempted to regroup, turning to Cody Riley for offensive support. However, Romanov quickly dashed their hopes by hitting three consecutive three-pointers, extending Rishon Lezion’s lead to 44-65. The third quarter concluded with a score of 51-73, leaving Ashkelon with uphill odds.

Final Quarter Dynamics

The final quarter was largely ceremonial, with Maccabi Rishon Lezion maintaining their momentum and comfortably wrapping up the game with a decisive victory.

Scoring Summary

For Maccabi Rishon Lezion:

  • DJ Burns: 30 points (10 rebounds, 5 assists)
  • Maxim Romanov: 20 points (8/11 FG)
  • Kave Grant: 15 points
  • Josh Freund: 13 points
  • Ofek Gol: 5 points
  • Amit Reuven & Harel Dadon: 4 points each
  • Jordan Koblin: 3 points
  • Itai Glik: 2 points

For Ashkelon:

  • Cody Riley: 15 points
  • Tomer Cohen: 12 points
  • Lior Berman: 11 points
  • Evyatar Mor Yosef: 9 points
  • Daniel Najjar: 8 points
  • Amit Snaker: 5 points
  • Neve Ben Shimon & Matan Ben Hamou: 3 points each
  • Matan Hachamo, Amit Zis, Larry Thomas: 2 points each

Looking Ahead

Maccabi Rishon Lezion now sets their sights on the National League Finals, meeting Ironi Eilat in what promises to be an exciting matchup. Both teams will seek to claim the championship title, and fans are encouraged to secure their seats early to witness the action.

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