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Hapoel Tel Aviv sweeps Jerusalem to reach the finals

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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Jerusalem 89-81 on Thursday to finish a 3-0 semifinal sweep and reach the Israeli League playoff finals. Vasilije Micic scored 26 points, Yam Madar added 22, and the club now awaits the winner of Maccabi Tel Aviv-Hapoel Holon. Jerusalem’s season ended without a trophy, European qualification, or a championship. Hapoel Tel Aviv is three wins from its first title in 56 years.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv sweeps Jerusalem to reach the finals
N12Center · HebrewJun 11, 2026
4,182 Fans Pack Hapoel Tel Aviv-Hapoel Jerusalem as Semifinal Series Resumes
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Thousands Attend Hapoel Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Jerusalem in Playoff Semifinal
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem tied 2:2 in Game 3, first quarter
N12Center · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Rosters Announced for Hapoel Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Jerusalem
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Rosters Announced for Hapoel Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Jerusalem

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