By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
Maccabi Tel Aviv got the big win in the Israeli League after beating Maccabi Rishon 89 – 86 on the road. The Τel Aviv powerhouse improves to a 5-0 record and continues undefeated. For Rishon, that is 3 – 2 in the standings and its first defeat after three straight wins.
A strong start for the guests allowed them a 49 – 32 lead at the half.
Maccabi Rishon reacted in the second period, especially in the last quarter. With a 2-14 run, the hosts reduced the deficit to 68-65. Neven Spahija’s men respond soon enough to get the win.
DeShaun Thomas scored 18 points and Michael Roll added 16, pacing the guests to this victory.
(Photo credits: Maccabi Tel Aviv)