The number one seed will close out the regular season against Guy Goodes’s squad in Menorah Mivtachim Arena (Sunday, 21:15, Live on Sport5) as Bryant and Acy return to the active roster
Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv will host Maccabi Rishon Le’ Zion for the final fixture of the Israeli” Winner” league regular season. The Yellow & Blue will try to redeem this month’s dramatic loss as Quincy Acy, and Elijah Bryant returns to the roster after missing time due to injuries. Tyler Dorsey will remain unavailable as he is still quarantined due to a case of COVID-19 in his building.
Maccabi clinched the first seed for the third straight regular-season after a convincing 93:82 victory on the road against Hapoel Jerusalem. The Yellow & Blue controlled the entire game, dominating the boards (46:30) and points inside the paint (58:30). Scottie Wilbekin led the way with 23 points and seven assists, Angelo Caloiaro finished his third consecutive 18+ point game, and Deni Avdija added 15 points, six rebounds, four assists, and four steals.
Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion concluded it’s home game stretch with a comfortable 98:81 win over Hapoel Holon. Maccabi Tel Aviv remains undefeated in Menora Mivtachim Arena this season as part of the domestic league. Giannis Sfairopoulos’s squad will try to do so for the first time since the 09/10 season. The Yellow & Blue’s head to head record at home facing Rishon Le’Zion stands at 33:2. The last Orange road win was back in October 2012 as Effi Birnbaum’s team won 81:64.
