Maccabi Tel Aviv stays perfect in Israeli league with back-to-back wins over 48 hours, as 18-year-old Omer Mayer shines and newcomer Wenyen Gabriel makes debut for the yellow-and-blue.
In the first year of a revamped format, the yellow-and-blue currently sit in 34th place out of 36 teams in the Europa League, with three losses from three games.
It was also a busy week for the other Israeli teams in European basketball competitions, as both “Reds” clubs picked up important wins in EuroCup play.
Maccabi Haifa overcomes Hadera • Bnei Reineh holds Beersheba to draw • Hapoel Jerusalem wins
The hosts had a chance to add a third goal via a penalty after Dor Peretz was brought down in the area, but Osher Davida’s attempt was saved by Haifa goalkeeper Sharif Kaiuf.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's overhauled roster and return to playing its ‘home’ games in Belgrade will make for another challenging Euroleague campaign.
Maccabi pulled ahead with a game-changing three-pointer by Blatt, helping them secure the win.
Maccabi isn’t in an ideal situation, but it isn’t to blame for that. When missiles are flying overhead and explosions are heard across the country, it’s frightening for anyone, Israeli or foreigner.
Maccabi Tel Aviv begins the Euroleague in Belgrade, featuring Will Rayman's debut.
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