A union strike has severely impacted the team of coach Dimitris Itudis, leaving Hapoel with only five players for their match. The team announced that coach Dimitris Itudis would only have five players available, including Vasilije Micic, Livai Randolph, Ish Wainraight, Jonathan Motley, and Tajus Jones.

The game started as scheduled but was interrupted after the first half with the visitors leading 70-59. There are no official statements yet on when the game will resume or how the league will respond to this chaotic situation caused by the players' strike.