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Maccabi Tel Aviv prepares for Game 2 of the finals, stressing unselfish play

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Maccabi Tel Aviv prepares for Game 2 of the finals, stressing unselfish play
80% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened

Maccabi Tel Aviv enters Thursday's Game 2 of the playoff final at Menora Mivtachim Arena up 1-0 after a 96-75 win. Jimi Clark and Oshae Brissett are expected to be fit, while Lonnie Walker should miss a fifth straight game. Iffe Lundberg said Maccabi must stay defensive, move the ball and keep playing unselfish basketball.

  • 01Maccabi leads the final 1-0 after a 96-75 Game 1 win.
  • 02Game 2 is Thursday at 8:50 p.m. in Menora Mivtachim Arena.
  • 03About 1,000 Maccabi fans are expected in Gate 11.
  • 04Jimi Clark and Oshae Brissett are expected to be available.
  • 05Lonnie Walker is likely out for a fifth consecutive game.

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People
Lonnie Walker IVGabriel LundbergOshae Brissett
OrganizationsMaccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel

Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv prepares for Game 2 of the finals, stressing unselfish play
N12Center · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv braces for Game 2 of finals against Hapoel Tel Aviv
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Kats: Maccabi Has No Advantage Going Into Game 2
N12Center · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Targets a Stronger Showing in Game 2 of the Finals
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv seeks Game 2 response after lopsided Finals opener
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Outclassed Hapoel in Game 1 to Reassert Its Grip on Israeli Basketball
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s size and defense overwhelm Hapoel in playoff opener
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Maccabi’s Game 1 Rout Revives Old Dynamo in the Derby Final
N12Center · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Maccabi’s Game 1 Rout Revives Old Patterns in the Final
N12Center · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Opens Final With Convincing Derby Win
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv takes Game 1 of the final and eyes the double
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Lundberg: If You Are Not Giving 100%, You Do Not Belong in This Sport
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Dibartolomeo Says It Would Be Very Hard to Leave Maccabi
N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv routs Hapoel in Game 1 as DiBartolomeo ponders future

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