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Hapoel forces a Game 4 after Maccabi’s first playoff loss

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Hapoel forces a Game 4 after Maccabi’s first playoff loss
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First reported by Walla · Jun 20, 2026

What happened

Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 of the Winner League playoff finals. The series now moves to Game 4 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, and if needed, a Game 5 will follow on Thursday.

  • 01Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3.
  • 02Maccabi led the series 2-0 before Sunday night’s loss.
  • 03Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 8:50 p.m.
  • 04Vasilije Micic scored 29 points and added five assists.
  • 05Roman Sorkin finished with zero points and three fouls.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Roman SorkinVasilije Micić
OrganizationsMaccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Winner League, Blatt, Walker
PlacesTel Aviv, Hichal Mivtahim, Menora

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.

SrugimRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Hapoel forces a Game 4 after Maccabi’s first playoff loss
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Misses Title Chance, Loses Game 3 to Hapoel Tel Aviv
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Stuns Maccabi, Cuts Championship Series Deficit to 2-1
N12Center · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Hapoel Holds Off Maccabi, Forces a Game 4 in the Final
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv can clinch its 58th championship against Hapoel Tel Aviv
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Looks to Sweep Final Against Hapoel Tel Aviv in Game 3
N12Center · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv can clinch the championship in Game 3 of the final series
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Can Clinch the Title Tonight Against Hapoel Tel Aviv
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Faces Elimination in the Championship Series Missing Key Foreign Players
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Makes Roster Change for Game 3 of the Finals
N12Center · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Cohen-Switch Surprise in Derby Rosters as Game 3 Looms
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv to Sit Daan Otoro for Game 3 of the Final
N12Center · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Kats says Maccabi Tel Aviv are battered and tired before Game 3 of the final
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Kats says Maccabi arrive battered and tired for Game 3 of the finals
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Itoudis says Hapoel Tel Aviv must fight to extend the finals series
N12Center · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Itoudis Braces for Must-Win Game 3 as Hapoel Tel Aviv Trails 2-0
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Hopes a Lineup Change Can Spark a Game 3 Rally

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