Maccabi Rishon LeZion Stuns Maccabi Tel Aviv in Overtime Upset
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Maccabi Rishon LeZion defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 93-90 in overtime in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, ending Tel Aviv's 43-game winning streak against non-Hapoel teams. Rishon LeZion overcame a 20-point deficit to secure their first win of the season. The loss is a setback for Maccabi Tel Aviv before a busy EuroLeague schedule.
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- Maccabi Rishon LeZion upset Maccabi Tel Aviv 93-90 in overtime in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
- The win ended Maccabi Tel Aviv's 43-game winning streak against teams other than Hapoel Tel Aviv or Hapoel Jerusalem.
- Rishon LeZion came back from a 20-point deficit in the third quarter to force overtime.
- This is Maccabi Tel Aviv's first domestic league loss to a non-Hapoel team since November 2024.
- The victory gives Rishon LeZion their first win of the season and momentum.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv faces a challenging EuroLeague week following the unexpected defeat.
Maccabi Rishon LeZion achieved a significant upset victory in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, defeating Maccabi Tel Aviv 93-90 in a dramatic overtime game. This win marks Rishon LeZion's first against Maccabi Tel Aviv in six attempts and hands Tel Aviv their first domestic league loss since November 2024 to a team other than Hapoel Tel Aviv or Hapoel Jerusalem. Maccabi Tel Aviv had a remarkable 43-game winning streak against all other teams prior to this defeat.
Maccabi Tel Aviv, coached by Oded Katash, played without Oshae Brissett and Daniel Tays. Rishon LeZion, coming off two consecutive home losses, displayed a determined performance, capitalizing on Tel Aviv's defensive weaknesses to build a double-digit lead by the second quarter. The lead expanded to 20 points in the third quarter, seemingly putting Rishon LeZion on track for a surprising win.
However, Maccabi Tel Aviv, led by players like Roman Sorkin, mounted a significant comeback, erasing the large deficit to force overtime. Despite the momentum shift, Rishon LeZion maintained composure under pressure during the extra period, securing their first win of the season. For Maccabi Tel Aviv, this loss is another disappointment amidst a busy schedule, with a demanding EuroLeague week ahead. They will need to address defensive issues and slow starts, while Rishon LeZion can build on this success for the remainder of their season.
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