By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Maccabi Tel Aviv crushed Hapoel Holon 99 – 66 to improve its Israeli Winner League record to 5 – 1 and react in style following Thursday’s (8/11) blowout loss to Real Madrid for EuroLeague.
John Dibartoleomeo scored a game-high 20 points and got four boards for a still Tarik Black-less Maccabi while Scottie Wilbekin had 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists, returning to form following some post-injury struggles. Michael Roll added 12 points.
Amit Simhon had 17 points for Holon that suffered its second loss in the league this season.
Maccabi now turns its attention to Friday’s EuroLeague game vs. Gran Canaria on the road, while Hapoel Holson faces Telekom Baskets Bonn at home Tuesday for Basketball Champions League.