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Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv unveil short-handed rosters for Game 1 of the finals
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75% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 16, 2026
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Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv open the Israeli League playoff finals Tuesday night at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Maccabi will be without Lonnie Walker and injured Tamir Blatt, while Hapoel's Itay Segev will play after his father's death and Tai Odiase returns to the roster.
- 01The finals open Tuesday at 8:50 p.m. at Menora Mivtachim Arena.
- 02Maccabi left Lonnie Walker and injured Tamir Blatt off the roster.
- 03Walker said missing one game was the coaches' decision after the missile alarms.
- 04Hapoel's Itay Segev will play despite his father's death.
- 05Tai Odiase returns for Hapoel, while Dan Oturu is not registered.
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Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv unveil short-handed rosters for Game 1 of the finals
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Leaves Lone Walker Out of Finals Squad Amid Contract Questions
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Loni Walker Explains Absence After Being Left Out of Maccabi’s Finals Roster
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