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Israel basketball national team beats Cyprus, qualifies for next round of World Cup qualifiers
- Israel clinched a second-stage World Cup qualifying spot with an 83-54 win over Cyprus in Limassol.
- Israel built a 45-29 halftime lead and pulled away in the second half to seal the victory.
- Adam Ariel, Roman Sorkin, and Idan Zalmanson led scoring for Israel in the win.
- Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi said it was hard to play two games against the same team in a short time.
- Joaquin Szuchman expressed happiness about returning to the national team and the supportive atmosphere.
- Israelis emphasized sending prayers and support to the IDF and the nation during difficult times.
- Ariel Beit Halachmi highlighted the dual goals of finishing the window with two wins and representing the country proudly.
- Cyprus was led by Filippos Tigkas, who scored 15 points in the loss.
- The win followed a prior 94-54 victory in the first window, keeping Group E dynamics in balance.
- Group E standings show Croatia atop the group, with Germany in second ahead of Israel.
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