The yellows survived a thriller at home, clinched a 69:68 win over Bayern Munich. Scottie scored 28 points, including two decisive free throws. Next Thursday: Red Star Belgrade comes to Tel-Aviv
An inspiring 28-point performance from the American point guard, which included two crucial free throws in the last minute, won Maccabi its Euroleague opener against Bayern Munich (69:68) in front of a packed Menora Mivtachim Arena.
Maccabi started the game well but lost a 17 point lead and got dragged to a real thriller. Wilbekin, who suffered from muscle cramps during the game, scored the yellows’ last 9 points as part of a 12:3 run that left the win in Tel Aviv and sent over 10,000 fans home smiling.
Next Thursday, Maccabi will try to maintain the momentum against Red Star Belgrade at Menora Mivtachim.
Maccabi’s scorers: Scottie Wilbekin 28, John DiBartolomeo 8, James Nunnally 7, Jalen Reynolds and Derrick Williams 6, Keenan Evans 5, Roman Sorkin 3, Yiftach Ziv, Kameron Taylor, and Angelo Caloiaro 2.
