Maccabi Rishon LeZion Stuns Reigning Champions Maccabi Tel Aviv in Overtime Thriller
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Rishon LeZion achieved their first win of the 2026/27 season by defeating reigning champions Maccabi Tel Aviv 93-90 in overtime. The victory, which improved their record to 2-1, was celebrated by players, management, and around 1,600 fans. The team is looking to build on this success while also dealing with potential player departures and arrivals.
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- Maccabi Rishon LeZion defeated reigning champions Maccabi Tel Aviv 93-90 in overtime.
- The win marks Rishon LeZion's first of the 2026/27 season after two initial losses.
- Choncey Jenkins led Rishon LeZion with 18 points in the dramatic victory.
- Approximately 1,600 fans celebrated the upset win with the team.
- Player Michael Brisker is expected to leave Maccabi Rishon LeZion soon.
Maccabi Rishon LeZion secured their first win of the 2026/27 season, defeating the reigning champions Maccabi Tel Aviv 93-90 in a dramatic overtime contest. The victory came after Rishon LeZion had lost their opening two games, both at home. Coach Guy Kaplan's team rallied to achieve the significant upset at theבית מכבי arena, improving their season record to 2-1.
Key offensive contributions came from Choncey Jenkins with 18 points, Justin Tillman with 17, and V.J. King and Quay Grant each adding 16. The win brought considerable relief to the team, referred to as "the Oranges." Following the game, Kaplan praised his players, and the management celebrated with the team in the locker room.
Approximately 1,600 home fans were present to celebrate the victory with the squad in the parking lot. Rishon LeZion hopes to build on this momentum in their next game, an away match against Hapoel Holon at the Toto Hall. Meanwhile, player Michael Brisker, who did not play in the recent game, is not expected to continue with the team and is likely to depart soon. Negotiations are ongoing regarding player Yiftach Ziv, with some differences still to be resolved. The team also anticipates the arrival of another foreign player shortly.
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