Maccabi defeats Eilat in double-overtime thriller

The yellows survived a long evening at Menora-Mivtachim Arena on the way to a 101:95 victory over the Southerns. Reynolds scored 24 points

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It was tough, long, and exhausting, but at least it ended with a win. Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv survived a double-OT thriller to beat Hepoal Eilat 101:95 at Menora-Mivtachim Arena. With this victory, the Israeli champs improved their league record to 4:2.

Following the loss to CSKA Moscow last week, Giannis Sfairopoulos gave Keenan Evans, Derrick Williams, and Angelo Caloiaro some resting time. In their absence, Maccabi struggled to maintain its attacking flow. Luckily for the hosts, Jalen Reynolds came to work with 24 points, and James Nunnally added 18 of his own.

Scottie Wilbekin finished with “only” twelve points but added eight rebounds, eight assists, and a clutch three-pointer in the second overtime, which sealed the win.

Maccabi will now have three days to rest before hosting Monaco on Wednesday and traveling to an away game in Greece on Friday against Olympiacos.

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