Maccabi Rishon LeZion lost 100-93 to Hapoel Jerusalem in overtime, in a game that was close until the end. Khadeen Carrington hit a game-tying three-pointer at the end of regulation, and in overtime Jerusalem took control. Justin Smith and Jared Harper scored 18 and 17 points, respectively, for Jerusalem. Khalil Ahmad scored 32 points for Rishon LeZion. Jerusalem coach Yonatan Alon said: 'This was a tough win, but we need to continue to improve.' Hapoel Jerusalem's win moved them up in the Israel Basketball League standings, while Rishon LeZion dropped to a lower spot. The game was marked by strong performances from both teams, with Qua Grant and Ahmad leading Rishon LeZion in the early going. But Jerusalem's depth and experience ultimately paid off, as they outscored Rishon LeZion 14-7 in overtime. Rishon LeZion coach Sharon Drucker said: 'This was a tough loss for us, we were close but we couldn't finish it off.' The loss was a disappointment for Rishon LeZion, but they will look to bounce back in their next game. And for Jerusalem, the win was a boost to their playoff hopes. So they will look to build on this momentum in their next game. But for now, they can celebrate a hard-fought win.