2019-20 Game Reviews

“Kobe was a role model to so many” Amar’e Stoudemire on Kobe Bryant – Coach Ioannis Sfairpoulos, Quincy Acy, John Dibartolomeo talk about the life and times of Kobe Bryant following Maccabi’s Derby win

January 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos Statement on the passing of basketball legend Kobe Bryant: “We are all in shock all the basketball people with the bad news about kobe bryant. unfortunately life is very priceless and we are thanful for each one of us of the people in the world. it was [Read More]

It’s a trap! Maccabi Tel Aviv falls to Bayern Munich 80-68: A-Jax’s strong performance not enough as “Zlatan” Dedovic shines in return, Analysis, Highlights, Recap & More!

January 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Tel Aviv fell to Bayern Munich 80-68 in Germany as the Yellow & Blue’s winning streak ended at three games. The hosts got off to a hot start and controlled the pace of the game throughout the forty minutes record the well deserved victory. Elijah Bryant was the Maccabi high scorer [Read More]

Newcomers Mack & Holland lead Jerusalem to 98-76 win over Elan Bearnais! Mack shines in debut with 22 points, 2nd Half D, Dentmon Damage & More!

January 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Jerusalem dropped Elan Bearnais 98-76 to move their Champions League record to 9-3. The Reds locked down on defense in the second half holding the visitors 49-31 to run away with the victory. Shelvin Mack and John Holland were crucial on the offensive end leading the way with 22 points and [Read More]

Gulley Stars for Gilboa Galil in win over Nes Ziona, Beer Sheva down Hapoel TLV, Holon drops Nahariya, Maccabi take out Haifa, Jerusalem defeat Ashdod & More! Israel Hoops GD16 Highlights & Recaps!

January 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Gilboa Galil used a career night by Jarmar Gulley to defeat Nes Tziona 96-80 at Gan Ner in Galilee. Gulley was fabulous for Lior Lubin’s squad as last season’s Leumit League MVP scored 30 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, drew 11 fouls, added 5 assists and 2 blocked shots to finish the game [Read More]

“They welcomed me with open arms” Shelvin Mack begins to settle in at Jerusalem in 72-51 win over Ashdod! The Lead Point, Mack & Holland join the Reds family, Defense, Highlights & more!

January 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Jerusalem dunked Maccabi Ashdod 72-51 in the capital city in a game that saw the debut of NBA veteran guard Shelvin Mack along with newcomer John Holland’s first appearance at the Arena. Brad Greenberg’s undermanned Ashdod kept it tight for the first 15 minutes of the game but Oded [Read More]

“We’re turning a new page in this season and expectations as a team” Joe Alexander returns to Israel and helps Holon defeat Nahariya 86-78! What else did the big man say? Coach Dedas, Defense, Marcus Foster & More!

January 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Holon downed Nahariya 86-78 at the Toto Arena in Holon as the hosts moved to 8-7 in Israeli league play. Stefanos Dedas’s team used a 14-3 run to end the first half along with 28 points from Marcus Foster to take the win. TJ Cline added 17 points while Joe Alexander made his season debut [Read More]

The Lead Pointer – Othello Hunter Master Craftsman! What makes the big man tick! Plus defense wins games, Final 4 on the horizon, quotes from Avdija, Jackson, Reynolds, Sfairopoulos & Messina!

January 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Lead Pointer Othello Hunter is a master of his craft. He’s bright, intelligent, hard working and pretty much a coach’s dream to have on their team. He’s a Euroleague champion, he will go into the trenches to do whatever is needed to win and go above and beyond perhaps what he himself [Read More]

Maccabi wins rough & tumble battle over Milano 69-63; move to 10-0 at home in the Euroleague

January 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Tel Aviv dug deep to pull out a 69-63 win over Milano at Yad Eliyahu. Both teams played tough defense in an a intense battle throughout 40 minutes that saw very little scoring inside the paint as shots didn’t fall early. But Scottie Wilbekin from the outside and Othello Hunter on the [Read More]

“Sometimes you win through defense and sometimes through offense” Jerusalem downs Anwil 107-102 to take over 1st place

January 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Jerusalem won a hard fought battle 107-102 against Anwil Wloclawek in Poland to retake first place in Champions League Group B with a 8-3 record. In a game that featured very little defense Jerusalem knocked down 17 3-pointers including a pair of huge triples as the clock wound down by James [Read More]

“I don’t know what we’d be doing right now without Angelo” – Wilbekin talks Caloiaro! We Are Family Maccabi, A-JAX Experience, Be Aggressive & More! Analysis, 3-Pointers & More on Maccabi’s win over Barcelona!