Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 76-70 Sunday night. The Reds who held a 17 point lead, struggled at the end of the 3rd quarter, and Maccabi even took the lead at the start of the 4th. Hapoel managed to break Maccabi’s zone defense and secure their first derby win of the season.

For Hapoel: Motley scored 16, Madar had 14, 12 for Foster.

For Maccabi: Rivero scored 15, Shayok had 13, Randolph had 11.