Keaton Wallace Shines in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Comeback Derby Win
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
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 in the second half, including clutch shots, to lead the comeback. This performance was his season high and helped Maccabi secure the trophy.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Keaton Wallace scored 16 points, including clutch shots, in Maccabi Tel Aviv's comeback win.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv overcame a 23-point deficit to defeat Hapoel Tel Aviv 86-75 in the Winner Cup final.
- Wallace's 16-point performance was his season high, surpassing his previous best of 14 points.
- Daniel Theis and Jimmy Clark also contributed significantly to Maccabi's victory.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a significant victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup final, 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 strong performances from Daniel Theis, Jimmy Clark, and particularly 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, 4 of 5 from three-point range, along with five rebounds and two assists.
This performance marked a season high for Wallace, surpassing his previous best of 14 points against Hapoel Galil Elyon. Before this game, his only other double-digit scoring performance was 12 points against Maccabi Rishon LeZion. His season averages stand at 9 points per game in the Israeli league and 5 points per game in the Euroleague.
