Hapoel Holon slipped by Spartak 86-84 as Adama Sanogo proved to be unstoppable for the majority of the contest as the purples picked up their first win of the Basketball Champions League season. Predrag Krunic’s team took the lead early on and stayed in front for the majority of the game but the hosts came storming back however, just came up short as Jalon Pipkins last gasp 3-pointer to win the game rattled off of the rim and Holon recorded the victory.

Sanogo scored 28 points, Shahar Amir added 15 points and Letser Medford scored 11 points in the win while Pipkins scored 19 points, Igor Drobnjak added 15 points and Marko Jeremic scored 11 points in the loss.

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Holon Head Coach Predrag Krunic spoke about the win, “This was a good basketball game and it was tough game in a place that is not easy to play. We did a job job at the start of the game but there were some rough moments where we let them into the game. Credit to the players for staying strong and making the correct decisions down the stretch. We are happy to get the win to be competitive in the group.”

Adama Sanogo looked back at the victory, “We got the win and I am excited it wa time to get the win and we got to keep it going. We always want ti improve as a team and as individual players. Getting the win we should be proud of noe we can go home each film and improve on our mistakes