Hapoel Jerusalem edged out Maccabi Raanana in a thrilling 102-99 home victory on December 28, 2025, in a game that went down to the final possession. The high-scoring affair was a showcase of offensive skill, with Jerusalem ultimately making one more play to secure the win. The lead changed hands numerous times in a back-and-forth fourth quarter, with both teams answering each other's baskets. In the final minute, with the score tied, Jerusalem executed a perfect play out of a timeout to score the go-ahead basket. Maccabi Raanana had a chance to tie or win on the final possession, but a well-defended three-point attempt rimmed out at the buzzer. The narrow three-point win provided crucial relief for Jerusalem after a couple of tough losses.