New energies at Menora-Mivtachim Arena. Maccabi led almost from the get-go and completed a 92 – 82 win over EA7 Emporio Armani Milano. Vitctor Rudd led the scorers with 17 points, Colton Iverson finished with 16 points and 9 rebounds and Daimon Simpson provided energy and numbers with 11 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocked shots and a couple of extra-hustle plays that got the crowd going in what has been a tough season for the team.
The game was close during the 1st quarter but good minutes by Rudd and Simpson helped the team run to a 36 – 26 lead. Gal Mekel hit a shot at the halftime buzzer to send the teams to the locker room with Maccabi leading 51 – 35 lead.
Maccabi extended the lead at the start of the 3rd but later Milanocut it to only 6 points. Rudd and Simpson helped make sure the Yellows would not lose a major lead this time as the game ended with a 10-point difference that was higher before the last couple of minutes.
On Sunday, Maccabi will host Maccabi Rishon Leziyon and on Thursday will play Anadolu Efes in Turkey.
The game was close during the 1st quarter but good minutes by Rudd and Simpson helped the team run to a 36 – 26 lead. Gal Mekel hit a shot at the halftime buzzer to send the teams to the locker room with Maccabi leading 51 – 35 lead.
Maccabi extended the lead at the start of the 3rd but later Milanocut it to only 6 points. Rudd and Simpson helped make sure the Yellows would not lose a major lead this time as the game ended with a 10-point difference that was higher before the last couple of minutes.
On Sunday, Maccabi will host Maccabi Rishon Leziyon and on Thursday will play Anadolu Efes in Turkey.