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Keaton Wallace Shines in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Comeback Derby Win

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Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 86-75 in the Winner Cup final after overcoming a 23-point deficit. Guard Keaton Wallace, who had been criticized, scored 16 points, including crucial late baskets, to lead the comeback. This performance was a season high for Wallace, who also contributed significantly in other statistical categories.

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Keaton Wallace scored 16 points, including clutch baskets, in Maccabi's comeback win.
Maccabi Tel Aviv rallied from a 23-point deficit to beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 86-75.
Wallace's 16 points were a season high, with 4 of 5 three-pointers made.
The victory secured the Winner Cup for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Daniel Theis and Jimmy Clark also contributed to Maccabi's win.

Keaton Wallace Shines in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Comeback Derby Win — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a significant victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup final on Monday, staging a remarkable comeback from a 23-point deficit to win 86-75. Despite trailing significantly in the second half, Maccabi rallied in the final quarter, with standout performances from Daniel Theis, Jimmy Clark, and notably, guard Keaton Wallace.

Wallace, who had faced criticism throughout the season, delivered a clutch performance in the second half. After scoring only 2 points in the first half, he poured in 14 points after halftime, including crucial baskets. He finished the game with 16 points, shooting 2 of 3 from two-point range and an impressive 4 of 5 from beyond the arc, adding five rebounds and two assists.

This performance marked a season high for Wallace, surpassing his previous best of 14 points against Galil Elyon. Before this game, he had only scored in double digits twice this season, with 12 points against Rishon LeZion. Wallace is currently averaging 9 points per game in the Israeli league and 5 points in the EuroLeague.