Maccabi Tel Aviv Dominates League Opener Amidst EuroLeague Visit
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv launched their domestic season with a dominant 120-93 win over Hapoel Galil Elyon, attended by over 10,400 fans. The victory preceded a challenging EuroLeague week in Spain, with coach Oded Kattash rotating players for rest. The game also highlighted efforts to bring EuroLeague games back to Israel, with visiting officials observing the situation and fans expressing their strong desire for home games. Maccabi aims to carry their winning momentum into European competition while awaiting decisions on hosting rights.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv opened their season with a commanding 120-93 victory over Hapoel Galil Elyon.
- Over 10,400 fans attended the game, many advocating for the return of EuroLeague games to Israel.
- Senior EuroLeague officials visited Israel to assess the possibility of resuming games in the country.
- Coach Oded Kattash rotated players and rested key individuals ahead of a demanding EuroLeague schedule.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv will now travel to Spain to face Barcelona and Valencia in the EuroLeague.
- The team emphasized the significant difference between the Israeli league and the EuroLeague, requiring greater strength abroad.
Maccabi Tel Aviv began their 2026/27 Winner League season with a decisive 120-93 victory over Hapoel Galil Elyon on Saturday, cheered by over 10,400 fans at Menora Mivtachim Arena. The team established a double-digit lead within the first 90 seconds and maintained control throughout the one-sided game, extending their advantage to a maximum of 46 points.
This win marked Maccabi's third of the week and preceded a demanding EuroLeague schedule in Spain, where they will face Barcelona and Valencia. Coach Oded Kattash implemented a broad rotation, distributing minutes among players and resting several key individuals, including Jalen Hurd, Oshae Brissett, Daniel Theis, and Iffe Lundberg, to prepare them for upcoming European challenges. "We are currently playing with the energy and aggressiveness we need, which is why everything is going easier for us," a team source stated. "The league is very different from the EuroLeague, and in Europe, we will need to be much stronger and better."
The team showcased excellent shooting efficiency, with 52.8% from three-point range, 61.6% from the field, and 11 of 12 from the free-throw line. They recorded 28 assists and 32 rebounds, also utilizing the game to work on defensive drills aimed at strengthening a perceived weakness.
The game also served as a commemoration of the October 7th events and coincided with a visit from senior EuroLeague officials. These officials were in Israel to assess the situation and the feasibility of returning EuroLeague games to Israel. Maccabi fans actively conveyed their desire for European games to be hosted in Israel through chants and signs, with many approaching officials to emphasize the importance of playing home games in the country.
Maccabi Tel Aviv will now travel to Barcelona for their double EuroLeague week, aiming to build on their momentum and improve their current 3-1 record. Meanwhile, the club and its fans await developments regarding the potential return of home games to Israel, with the team noting that "this is a critical 24 hours in this matter."
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