Israel tops group, advances despite narrow loss to Estonia

Sorkin led Israel with 18 points, Timor added 13 points and Kravits scored nine points, while Treier (16 points) and Konontsuk (12 points) paced Estonia

YAM MADAR (11) and Israel lost 67-65 to Estonia on Tuesday night, but clinched a spot in the semifinals in the Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, which will continue this weekend.

(photo credit: FIBA/COURTESY)

ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

AUGUST 17, 2023 02:55

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