A yellow celebration at Menora-Mivtachim Arena: The champs looked great and defeated their big domestic rival 104:80. Wilbekin led the scorers with 18 points
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Showtime at Menora-Mivtachim Arena: Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv faced its biggest domestic rival and provided a statement with an emphatic 104:80 win over Hapoel Jerusalem in front of 8,000 fans.
Giannis Sfairopoulos’ team dominated from the get-go and never looked back. Scottie Wilbekin led five Maccabi players who scored in double digits, with 18 points. Jalen Reynolds added 15 points, and James Nunnally finished with 12.
The Israelis had a considerable contribution as well. Oz Blazer provided 14 points, while Roman Sorkin maintained his excellent form with 14 of his own.
On Tuesday, Maccabi will play again at home, against Zalgiris Kaunas that still haven’t won this season in the Euroleague.
