After Panathinaikos an ahead of Skipper an easy win over Elitsur Ashkelon 105-72.
Maccabi has a 28-16 lead at the end of the first period. The first change was made in the 14th minute when Yotam Halperin replace Tal Burstein and became one of the outstanding players on the night. At half time the lead was 53-35 and at the end of the third 79-45.
David Bluthenthal was introduced 44 seconds before the end of the third and remained until the end with excellent figures: 14 pts in 66% FG, 2 rebounds and 1 assist.
This was the night of the bench players who scored 51 pts. Halperin played 24:30 min, scored 12 pts in 67%FG, pulled down 7 rbds, dished out 4 assists and had one blocked shot in Stanley Brundy.