By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
After dropping a double-digit advantage and losing Tamir Blatt to injury, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv recovered in the fourth quarter en route to a win, 86-83, against Maccabi Ramat Gan in the Final of Israel’s Winner League Cup.
Blatt, 27, suffered a knee injury early in the fourth period. After putting up eight points an two assists over 14 minutes, he was helped off the court and did not return.
During his absence, the Yellows restored a ten-point lead in Holon Toto Arena. Refusing to give up, the team coached by Shmuel Brenner reduced the deficit to one point but the Tel Aviv outfit held on with John DiBartolomeo and Levi Randolph sinking key free throws in the final seconds.
Saben Lee and Marial Shayok were unavailable for the team coached by Oded Kattash, besides injured Jasiel Rivero.
Following the remainder of the League Cup before the official start of the 2024-25 season, the Final was initially scheduled to take place in Holon on October 5.
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