Israel national basketball team defeated by Georgia in exhibition match

The Israel national basketball team was defeated 101-90 by Georgia in their final exhibition match in Tbilisi ahead of the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The team faced a challenging journey to Georgia due to a strike at Ben Gurion Airport and subsequent flight delays. Israel started strongly, leading 25-17 after the first quarter behind a dominant performance from Roman Sorkin, but Georgia rallied to lead 43-41 by halftime. A competitive third quarter saw Israel regain a narrow 69-68 lead, fueled by the efforts of Adam Ariel and Tamir Blatt. However, the hosts pulled away in the final five minutes to secure the victory. Roman Sorkin led Israel with 25 points and 6 rebounds, while Yam Madar contributed 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.