By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv closed 2024 on a high note, snapping their EuroLeague skid against Žalgiris Kaunas and bouncing back in the domestic league after a loss to Hapoel Jerusalem.
Oded Kattash’s side defeated Ironi Lati Kiryat Ata 102-90 in Round 12 of the Winner League, improving to 10-2 in the standings.
Roman Sorkin and Jake Cohen led the way in the final game of 2024 with 17 points each, while Tamir Blatt added 14 points, as 11 of 12 players contributed to the scoreboard.
Chris Smith starred for the hosts with 31 points and 13 rebounds, while Liam O’Reilly scored 18 points and Silvio De Sousa added 15.
Winner League Round 12:
Hapoel Beer Sheva – Hapoel Haifa 81-87
Galil Elyon – Hapoel Tel Aviv 64-79
Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan – Hapoel Afula 85-82
Elitzor Netania – Hapoel Jerusalem 74-98
Gilbao Galil – Hapoel Holon 79-83
Bnei Herzliya – Nes Ziona 84-86
Ironi Kiryat Ata – Maccabi Tel Aviv 90-102
Standings: Hapoel Jerusalem 10-2, Maccabi Tel Aviv 10-2, Hapoel Tel Aviv 11-1, Bnei Herzliya 8-4…