Maccabi Tel Aviv Hits Historic Low After Loss to Hapoel Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv has fallen to a historic losing record of 3-2 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League after losing to Hapoel Jerusalem. This is the first time since the 2013/14 season that the team has had a losing record mid-season. Hapoel Jerusalem, conversely, continues its perfect 13-0 season across all competitions, including a 7-0 league start.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv's 3-2 league record is its worst start since the 2013/14 season.
- Hapoel Jerusalem maintains a perfect 13-0 record across all competitions this season.
- This is Maccabi Tel Aviv's first losing record mid-season in a decade.
- Hapoel Jerusalem secured its first league win against Maccabi Tel Aviv since April 2025.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv has lost three consecutive league games for the first time since 2016/17.
Maccabi Tel Aviv has reached a historic low in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, currently holding a losing record of 3-2 after their recent defeat to Hapoel Jerusalem. This marks the first time since the 2013/14 season that the team has had more losses than wins during the regular season. Coach Odded Katash has already surpassed last season's total losses in the regular season, highlighting an unusual streak for the club.
The team's current struggles are particularly stark when compared to previous seasons. The last time Maccabi Tel Aviv had a losing record mid-season was in 2013/14, which ended with them winning both the Euroleague and a domestic double. Before that, the team experienced a losing record in the 1990/91 season. In contrast, last season, Maccabi Tel Aviv only suffered two regular season losses, both against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Meanwhile, Hapoel Jerusalem continues its perfect start to the season, boasting an overall record of 13-0 across all competitions, including a 7-0 record in the league. Coach Sasha Obradovic's team is leading the league and their EuroCup group. This victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv is their first league win against them since April 2025, breaking a streak of four consecutive losses to Maccabi in various competitions. The win also marks the first time Maccabi Tel Aviv has lost three consecutive league games since the 2016/17 season.
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