Maccabi Rishon LeZion Stuns Maccabi Tel Aviv in Overtime Upset
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Rishon LeZion stunned Maccabi Tel Aviv with a 93-90 overtime victory on Saturday night, overcoming a 20-point deficit. The upset win is considered one of Rishon LeZion's most significant achievements in recent memory. Maccabi Tel Aviv had previously dominated their early season games.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Rishon LeZion defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 93-90 in overtime.
- Rishon LeZion overcame a 20-point deficit to secure the upset victory.
- The win is considered one of Rishon LeZion's greatest achievements.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv had won their first two games convincingly.
- Jenkins was a standout player for Rishon LeZion.
Maccabi Rishon LeZion achieved a major upset victory over reigning champions Maccabi Tel Aviv, defeating them 93-90 in overtime on Saturday night. The win, considered one of Rishon LeZion's greatest, came after they overcame a 20-point deficit in the second half. Maccabi Tel Aviv had started the season strongly, with dominant wins in their first two league games, but Rishon LeZion, coached by Guy Kaplan, managed to rally and secure the dramatic victory. Key player for Rishon LeZion was Jenkins, while Sorokin recorded a double-double for Maccabi Tel Aviv. The game was marked by intense drama and a significant comeback by the winning team.
