Tel Aviv Derby Shatters Records for Game Length
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball clubs became one of the longest games ever, exceeding two hours from start to finish. The fourth quarter alone lasted 40 minutes due to frequent monitor reviews. This extended game time meant the 40 minutes of net playing time represented only 28% of the total duration. The game saw Maccabi commit 21 fouls and Hapoel 16.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Tel Aviv derby basketball game lasted over two hours, becoming one of the longest on record.
- The fourth quarter alone extended to 40 minutes of real time due to monitor reviews.
- The 40 minutes of net playing time constituted only 28% of the total game duration.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv committed 21 fouls, while Hapoel Tel Aviv committed 16.
- A standard European basketball game typically lasts around two hours.
The recent Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball clubs became one of the longest games on record, lasting over two hours from its 8:05 PM start time. The fourth quarter alone stretched for 40 minutes of real time due to numerous reviews at the monitor, nearly the length of an entire standard game. The third quarter lasted approximately 33 minutes, the second about 32 minutes, and the first quarter, the quickest, was 21 minutes. This extended duration means the actual playing time, which is 40 minutes net, constituted only 28% of the total game duration. A typical European basketball game lasts around two hours. In terms of fouls, Maccabi Tel Aviv committed 21 and Hapoel Tel Aviv 16, which are considered relatively low numbers for such a lengthy contest.
