Maccabi wins 15th straight Israeli league game vs. Ness Ziona
09/04/2024
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Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv just keeps finding ways to win. The Israeli champions extended its league win streak to 15 with a 86-82 victory over Irony Ness Ziona at home on Tuesday, overcoming an 8-point deficit in the deciding quarter.
After a typical high-energy first half that saw the yellows lead by as many as 13 points, the team became stagnant after the break and let the visitors to take the lead. To make things worse, John DiBartolomeo hurt his shoulder in the third quarter and did not return.
That's when Maccabi stepped it up, led by Wade Baldwin IV (19 points) and aided by the fans' push. A 10-0 run helped Oded Kattash's men to regain the lead and ultimately earn another W.
The Maccabees will now head to Belgrade for the EuroLeague's final game of the regular season against Milano.