Game 4 of the championship series between Maccabi and Hapoel was underway on June 21, 2026, with Hapoel leading 78-72. Hapoel came in needing a win to force a fourth game in the series, while Maccabi wanted to finish the season with a sweep.
From the opening minutes, it was clear this would be a fierce contest. Hapoel opened strongly on defense and relied heavily on Khyri Thomas, who was registered in place of Chris Jones. On offense, Vasilije Micic was unstoppable throughout the game and turned in one of his best performances for Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Whenever the hosts appeared close to overturning the score, Micic answered with key baskets and calmed the game down for the red team. For Maccabi, Jimmy Clark, who recently returned from a long injury layoff, sparked the comeback at the right time and helped flip the momentum.
Even after Clark’s surge, Micic kept delivering big shots to remind everyone of his quality, as Hapoel fought to stay alive and extend the series.
