Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv closed out 2024 with a 102-90 away victory over Ironi Kiryat Ata, improving their record to 10-2 in the Israeli Premier League. It was a one-sided affairm as Oded Kattash’s players controlled the game throughout, leading by as many as 20 points

The yellows utilized a deep rotation to give the starting lineup some rest, with Jaylen Hoard sitting our due to sickness. Jake Cohen stepped up impressively in Hoard’s absence, scoring a season-high 17 points. Roman Sorkin also tallied 17 points along with 4 blocks, while Tamir Blatt added 14 points.

Maccabi struggled from beyond the arc, making only 6-of-30 from deep, which kept the hosts alive until the fourth quarter. Coach Kattash will be pleased that his players forced 21 turnovers, leading to many easy points on the offensive end.

On Friday, the yellow-and-blue will face Partizan Belgrade in an attempt to secure a second consecutive EuroLeague win.