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Maccabi Tel Aviv flips the script with Winner Cup derby triumph over Hapoel

In Israeli League action, Hapoel Jerusalem defeated Hapoel HaEmek 65-59 to remain unbeaten in league play, improving to 5-0 under Sasa Obradovic.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their Winner Cup conquest after completing a remarkable 86-75 comeback victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv, rallying from a 23-point deficit to claim the first trophy of the season.
HAPOEL JERUSALEM coach Sasa Obradovic has guided the Reds to a perfect 6-0 start in EuroCup play, with Wednesday’s victory over Aris keeping his team atop the standings.

Hapoel Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup with win over Aris, Bnei Herzliya falls to Bonn

Milton added: “It was a total team effort, and we locked into the game plan. When things got stagnant, we were able to pull it together and notch the win.”

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate their latest victory as the Reds look to carry their momentum into Thursday’s Tel Aviv derby against Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup final at Bloomfield Stadium.

Hapoel Tel Aviv riding high into derby with Toto Cup glory on the line

The victory keeps Hapoel Tel Aviv firmly in the mix near the top of the table, alongside the likes of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beersheba, and Maccabi Haifa.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM forward David Roddy drives to the basket for two of his game-high 16 points in the Reds' 88-74 victory over visiting Hapoel Beersheba in the capital.

Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball rolls to 116-89 victory as Hapoel Jerusalem, Tel Aviv secure wins

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Kiryat Ata 116-89 behind John DiBartolomeo's seven threes, while Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv,, and Bnei Herzliya secured wins.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem tip off semifinal series

After falling at home in Game 1, the Reds needed to dig deep, both mentally and physically, to take Game 2 on the road and then Game 3 back at Yad Eliyahu.

JUNE 7, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic sparked a series comeback against Maccabi Rishon Lezion and now will lead the Reds in the semifinals vs Hapoel Jerusalem.

Maccabi Tel Aviv pulls away from Hapoel Jerusalem for overtime win

Along with the win came some concerning news: Lonnie Walker dislocated his finger in overtime and will be out for 2-3 weeks.

MAY 4, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ROMAN SORKIN (9) was quiet early vs Hapoel Jerusalem, but made a big impact for Maccabi Tel Aviv late in the fourth quarter and overtime of its 112-105 road victory.

Yellow-and-blue top Maccabi Haifa to maintain title hopes

Guy Melamed pulled a marker back to halve the lead, but Ido Shachar scored from the penalty spot after there was a handball in the box to close out the victory.

APRIL 27, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate their 3-1 win over Maccabi Haifa after a commanding performance in the Israeli Classico kept their Premier League championship hopes alive.

Hapoel Tel Aviv heads to Euroleague quarterfinals

Hapoel Tel Aviv advances to the Euroleague quarterfinals despite a tough loss to Monaco, while Maccabi Tel Aviv now shifts focus to the Israeli league. Hapoel Jerusalem returns to action with a win.

APRIL 19, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate after securing a Euroleague playoff berth despite a regular-season finale loss to Monaco. The Reds face Real Madrid in a best-of-five series.

Beitar rules Jerusalem derby; Beersheba takes first

Hapoel coach Ziv Arie lamented the slow start but noted his side created chances, while goalkeeper Nadav Zamir admitted the early goal made the match difficult.

APRIL 14, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
GONZALEZ SCORES for Beitar Jerusalem just 30 seconds into the derby, sending his club on its way to a 2-0 win.

Jerusalem eyes EuroCup semis as ‘Triple J’ finds his groove

Josiah-Jordan James has emerged as a key contributor for Hapoel Jerusalem as the Reds chase a EuroCup semifinal berth from their temporary home in Belgrade.

MARCH 18, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Josiah-Jordan James has emerged as a key contributor for Hapoel Jerusalem as the Reds chase a EuroCup semifinal berth from their temporary home in Belgrade.

Maccabi Tel Aviv overwhelms Herzliya for State Cup crown

Maccabi Tel Aviv wins the 47th Israel State Cup with a dominant 109-90 victory over Bnei Herzliya, thanks to key performances from Sorkin, Hoard, and Blatt.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrate after beating Bnei Herzliya 109-90 in the State Cup final at Yad Eliyahu.

Gur Lavy seizes his chance, becomes Maccabi Tel Aviv’s latest success story

After last year’s MVP performance, Maccabi Tel Aviv pounced on the Bat Shlomo native and added the young Sabra to its cadre.

FEBRUARY 20, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
IN HIS first year with Maccabi Tel Aviv, 24-year-old Sabra Gur Lavy continues to turn patience into prime-time performances for the yellow-and-blue, especially in recent victories.

Stav Turiel’s brace leads Hapoel Tel Aviv to win over Hapoel Jerusalem in Premier League clash

In addition, Maccabi Haifa and Beersheba secure wins while Beitar honors former hostage Elkana Bohbot before a goalless draw with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV players are all smiles during their 3-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv rallies, downs Jerusalem in State Cup semis

With a 94-85 win, Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the State Cup final, which will take place on Thursday night. The yellow-and-blue will meet the winner of the Bnei Herzliya and Hapoel HaEmek clash.

FEBRUARY 17, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrating.