Maccabi took down Hapoel in the Israeli derby

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03/May/18 21:54

Eurohoops.net

The Derby of Tel Aviv belongs to Maccabi as they beat Hapoel.

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

The game between Maccabi Fox Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv highlighted the Day 28 of the Israeli Basketball League. The hosts were a better team most of the time winning the game 90-82.

Despite the 8-0 run at the start of the third period by the visiting squad, it was Maccabi with a lead before the last quarter. The team coached by Neven Spahija had 3 points lead before the crucial part of the match (71-68). The hosts didn’t have the problem to close the game down the last stretch.

They won the last quarter 19-14 to seal their nineteenth win of the season as they stand on a 19-9 record.

Alex Tyus dominated the paint with scoring 17 points on 7-8 shots from the field followed by Pierre Jackson’s 14 points.

On the other hand, Raviv Limonad had 17 points for Hapoel, but couldn’t save the day.

Photo credit: Maccabi

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