With Deshaun Thomas coming back from his injury, this time it was Jonah Bolden’s turn to rest, Norris was not registered to the game as he’s still recovering from his injury. Pierre Jackson delivered another clutch performance as Art Parakhouski and Karam Mashour completed the first comeback in the game enroute of taking control over the game.

Coach Spahija’s starting five: John-DiBartolomeo, Michael Roll, Yovel Zoosman, Jake Cohen and Art Parakhouski. The hosts were more focused at the beginning as they took the 7:0 lead, however Maccabi reacted as they finished the first quarter leading 18:16.

Maccabi continued their momentum as they took a four points lead before Herzliya reacted to retake the lead (25:24). The locals continued imposing their will as they kept increasing their lead (37:29), John-Di reacted from distance, Tyus scored as well to get closer to Herzelia (39:36) however Green’s three pointer gave the hosts the 42:36 lead at halftime.

Maccabi opened the third quarter with Art being unstoppable as he scored six points to give Maccabi the 46:44 lead, Karam who felt at home playing against his ex-team joined Art to give the yellows the 52:46 lead at the end of the third quarter.

The hosts managed to cut down Maccabi’s lead to 72:71 before Roll reacted, Herzliya tied the game (75:75). Coach Arik Shivek’s players continued their run to take back their lead (84:79). DeShaun completed the three point play as Pierre scored clutch back to back threes to give Maccabi the 88:86 lead. John-Di delivered on the defensive end however Maccabi didn’t capitalized on the offensive end, Herzliya failed to score as Michael Roll was fouled after taking the defensive rebound, and at the end 90:86 win over Herzliya on the road.