Maccabi Tel Aviv Stages Dramatic Comeback to Win Winner Cup
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv won their 12th Winner Cup title by defeating Hapoel Tel Aviv 86-75 in a dramatic comeback. Trailing by 23 points in the third quarter, Maccabi staged a remarkable 50-16 run in the final eight minutes to secure the victory. This win marks Maccabi's first local title in 33 years, overcoming a recent slump of six consecutive losses.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv won the Winner Cup by defeating Hapoel Tel Aviv 86-75 after a 23-point comeback.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv led 59-36 early in the third quarter before Maccabi's rally.
- Eugene German scored five three-pointers in under three minutes for Hapoel.
- Jimmy Clark and Kithon Wallace hit three three-pointers each during Maccabi's comeback.
- This is Maccabi Tel Aviv's 12th Winner Cup title and first in 33 years.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured their 12th Winner Cup title on Monday, achieving a remarkable comeback from a 23-point deficit to defeat Hapoel Tel Aviv 86-75 in the final. The game, held at the Toto Hall in Holon, saw Hapoel Tel Aviv leading 59-36 early in the third quarter.
Maccabi Tel Aviv, who had been struggling with six consecutive losses across all competitions, including an 18-point defeat in their previous derby, appeared to be in dire straits. The team's offensive struggles were evident early on, with poor shooting percentages. However, they managed to maintain a lead in the first quarter, partly due to strong rebounding and defensive efforts, ending the first quarter up 26-17 with Jimmy Clark scoring 8 points.
Hapoel Tel Aviv surged ahead in the second quarter, fueled by five three-pointers from guard Eugene German in under three minutes, giving them a 44-36 halftime lead. The momentum continued into the second half, with Hapoel scoring 15 unanswered points to extend their lead to a commanding 59-36. During one stretch from the end of the first quarter to the third, Hapoel outscored Maccabi 42-10 over 17 minutes.
Despite the seemingly insurmountable deficit, Maccabi Tel Aviv mounted an astonishing comeback in the final eight minutes of the game. They went on a 50-16 run, including eight three-pointers, with Jimmy Clark and Kithon Wallace each hitting three. This dramatic turnaround secured the victory for Maccabi, marking their first local title in 33 years.
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