Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Maccabi Rishon on the road

2017-11-05T21:26:00+00:00 2017-12-12T23:42:10+00:00.

Alex Madrid

05/Nov/17 21:26

Eurohoops.net

Maccabi Tel Aviv struggled on the road, yet managed to maintain its perfect record.

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)

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