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Maccabi Tel Aviv prepares for Game 2 of the finals, stressing unselfish play
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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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WallaCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv prepares for Game 2 of the finals, stressing unselfish play
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
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