In a dramatic turn of events during Game 1 of the best-of-five semifinal series between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem, the match was interrupted by missile attacks from Iran. With Hapoel Tel Aviv leading 77-67 going into the final quarter, officials decided to evacuate the approximately 6,000 fans present at Yad Eliyahu arena. Players were sent to the locker rooms while the situation was assessed. However, Hapoel Jerusalem's players chose not to return to the court, leading to the game being abandoned. The Israel Basketball Association is expected to rule that Hapoel Tel Aviv will receive a technical victory. League CEO David Basan indicated that there are currently no plans to move the playoffs out of Israel, emphasizing the need to complete the season. Coaches from both teams expressed their concerns regarding the safety of the players and the challenges of focusing on basketball amidst such turmoil. Game 2 is scheduled to take place at the Jerusalem Arena.