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Hapoel Tel Aviv Players Questioned a Late Timeout Decision After Falling 2-0 in the Final
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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 18, 2026
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Hapoel Tel Aviv lost 102-98 to Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday and fell behind 2-0 in the playoff final. Players were confused when assistant coach Stefanos Dedas, not Dimitris Itoudis, handled the last timeout, while the coach vowed the team would prepare intensely for Game 3 on Sunday.
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv lost 102-98 and trails Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in the final.
- 02The Reds blew an early 14-point start in Thursday’s game.
- 03Players were confused when assistant coach Stefanos Dedas called the last timeout.
- 04Dimitris Itoudis said the team will train and review video before Game 3 Sunday.
- 05Hapoel may consider roster changes, including Dan Oturu and Keydren Clarke.
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