Hapoel Jerusalem Stuns Maccabi Tel Aviv in First League "El Clásico"
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77 in their first league "El Clásico," remaining undefeated in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. The win was fueled by a strong fourth-quarter defensive performance, marking Maccabi's third straight league loss. Jerusalem continues its best season start since 2020/21, while Maccabi faces questions about its current trajectory.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77 to remain undefeated in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
- The victory was Hapoel Jerusalem's third consecutive win against Maccabi Tel Aviv across all competitions.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered its third straight loss in the league, a streak not seen since the 2016/17 season.
- Hapoel Jerusalem's defense held Maccabi to only 15 points in the decisive fourth quarter.
- Jerusalem is enjoying its best league start since the 2020/21 season.
Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 82-77 in their first league "El Clásico" of the season, maintaining their perfect record in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Maccabi Tel Aviv, who had entered the game on a two-game winning streak against Jerusalem in the Winner Cup and EuroLeague, failed to overcome a double-digit deficit. This loss marks Maccabi's third consecutive defeat in the league, a streak not seen since the 2016/17 season. Hapoel Jerusalem, now boasting 12 consecutive wins including five in the league, showcased their formidable defense, holding Maccabi to just 15 points in the final quarter while scoring 27. The victory came at Maccabi's home arena, Menora Mivtachim Hall in Tel Aviv. Jerusalem's strong defensive performance, which also stifled Hapoel Tel Aviv earlier, proved decisive. This marks Jerusalem's best start to the Winner League season since 2020/21, though that season ultimately ended with a sixth-place finish and a quarterfinal playoff exit, raising questions about whether this season will yield a different outcome.
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