Lijay Slams Bench in Frustration After Hapoel Tel Aviv's Derby Loss
Hapoel Tel Aviv suffered a significant defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the basketball derby, losing 101-83. The loss also meant Hapoel Tel Aviv missed out on the Social Super Cup, which was won by Maccabi Tel Aviv. The game, played on Thursday evening, saw Hapoel Tel Aviv struggle to keep pace with their city rivals, marking a painful start to their season.
During the intense match, several Hapoel Tel Aviv players displayed visible frustration. Notably, after the game concluded, Zach LeDay was seen striking the benches in anger as he left the court. Earlier in the game, Vasilije Micić received a technical foul and was subsequently ejected after arguing with the referees. The Israeli Basketball Premier League is the context for these events.
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