Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates Hapoel Tel Aviv to Win Super Cup

Maccabi Tel Aviv secured their first title of the season, decisively defeating Hapoel Tel Aviv 101-83 in the Israeli Super Cup. The game marked the highly anticipated debut of Yam Madar, who transferred from Hapoel to Maccabi in a significant summer move. Madar, playing against his former team, led the charge with 13 points, 7 assists, and 0 turnovers, including a spectacular half-court shot at the buzzer that extended Maccabi's lead and energized the crowd.

Maccabi Tel Aviv showcased their winning mentality, controlling the game from the second quarter onwards. Roman Sorkin was the team's leading scorer with 16 points, while other key contributors included Jake Colson and Wade Baldwin IV with 13 and 11 points respectively. Hapoel Tel Aviv struggled, with Vasilije Micic scoring 17 points and 10 assists but also committing 6 turnovers. Micic was ejected late in the game, and Zach LeDay was seen hitting the bench in frustration.

The victory comes just a week before the start of the EuroLeague season, where Maccabi Tel Aviv will face ASVEL in France. Hapoel Tel Aviv, facing a tougher European schedule, is set to host Bayern Munich. Madar's performance in his first official game for Maccabi has already endeared him to the team's fans, silencing any doubts about his transition to his new club.