Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv Battle Through a Tight Final Quarter

In Game 4 of the championship series, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv were locked in a very close contest at the hall, with the lead changing hands repeatedly and neither side able to break away. The updated score was 81-79, and the big question was whether the series would be tied or whether the yellow-clad team would claim its 58th title.

The game, aired on June 23, 2026 at 22:51, carried elimination pressure for Hapoel Tel Aviv, just as Game 3 had. Hapoel again opened strongly, showing the same intensity and focus on defense that helped it win the previous away game, which had threatened to decide the championship direction.

Hapoel limited easy shots for Oded Katash’s team, but also turned the ball over too often, giving Maccabi extra possessions that the hosts converted on the other end. As in most games in this series, except the first, the match was tight from the start and remained that way throughout.

This time, after Vasilije Micic starred on Sunday, Yam Madar carried Hapoel with clutch baskets again and again. On Maccabi’s side, Oshae Brissett answered with impressive dunks and key rebounds as the tense final quarter unfolded.