Maccabi Tel Aviv Loses Preseason Game After Blowing 17-Point Lead
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a narrow 86-84 defeat to Bnei Herzliya in a preseason friendly match for the 2026-2027 season. The game, held as part of their preparation for the upcoming season, saw Maccabi Tel Aviv squander a significant 17-point advantage.
Early in the game, Maccabi Tel Aviv, coached by Oded Katash, appeared to be on track for a comfortable victory, with Keeton Wallace scoring 10 points in the first quarter and establishing a double-digit lead. Despite Herzliya's efforts to stay in the game, led by DJ Bruton, Maccabi extended their lead.
By halftime, Maccabi Tel Aviv had built their largest lead of the game, 17 points, fueled by contributions from Bonzie Colson and Will Rayman. However, the second half saw a resurgence from Herzliya, with Dast Hanas, Bruton, Zach Bryant, and Nathan Knight leading the charge to close the gap.
In the final minute, a turnover by Maccabi's Keeton Wallace gave Herzliya the opportunity to take their first lead of the game. DJ Bruton sealed the victory with a drive to the basket, and a last-second three-point attempt by Maccabi's Bonzie Colson missed, finalizing the score at 86-84 in favor of Herzliya.
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