{"id":195391,"date":"2026-11-01T22:19:27","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T22:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/?p=195391"},"modified":"2026-11-01T22:19:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T22:19:27","slug":"hapoel-crush-maccabi-105-87-behind-micics-31-points-in-tel-aviv-derby-rout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/en\/hapoel-crush-maccabi-105-87-behind-micics-31-points-in-tel-aviv-derby-rout\/","title":{"rendered":"Hapoel Crush Maccabi 105-87 Behind Micic\u2019s 31 Points in Tel Aviv Derby Rout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hapoel absolutely demolished Maccabi Tel Aviv 105-87 in a one-sided Israeli League Tel Aviv Derby, as Vasilije Micic carved up the Yellow-and-Blue with a spectacular shooting performance. The two rivals are set to meet three times over the next two weeks, but this opening clash belonged entirely to the Reds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195406\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9933.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9933.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9933-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9933-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9933-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9933-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9933-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9933-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hapoel came out firing and never really looked back, using the three-point shot to dismantle Oded Katash\u2019s squad. Micic was simply unstoppable, drilling eight triples on his way to 31 points. Antonio Blakeney was scoring at will, Tai Odiase controlled the paint and Tamir Blatt enjoyed a particularly sweet night against his former team, knocking down three-pointers to help Dimitrios Itoudis\u2019s squad cruise to an emphatic victory.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195394\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9938.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9938.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9938-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9938-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9938-610x407.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9938-1080x720.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>led all scorers with 31 points, while Blakeney added 18 and Odiase chipped in with 17. Blatt, Amir Coffey and Tomer Ginat each finished with 9 points for the winners. On the Maccabi side, Yam Madar scored 18 points, Roman Sorkin added 15 and Bonzie Colson finished with 14 in the defeat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195415\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9940.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9940.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9940-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9940-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9940-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9940-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9940-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9940-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was pleased with many things,\u201d Hapoel Head Coach Dimitrios Itoudis said \u201cCongratulations to the players as we set the tone from the very beginning, finished with just 11 turnovers and shot well from three-point range. We also tried to improve our rebounding. We are trying to do what is best for the club. I\u2019m happy we were also able to give Tamir Blatt some minutes. He showed what he can do on both ends of the floor. He hasn\u2019t had much time to practice with us. We had a good game plan and my players had confidence in it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195396\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9937.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9937.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9937-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9937-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9937-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9937-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9937-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9937-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maccabi Head Coach Oded Katash was left to reflect on another difficult night for his team, \u201cThis is an unpleasant situation,\u201d Katash began. \u201cThe game was not a pleasant experience, especially in front of the fans we have missed so much. We know how much we have disappointed them and how much we continue to disappoint them. I am the first to take responsibility. I am quite sure I speak on behalf of the players and the coaching staff as well. We are all sorry for this period and for this game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195402\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9939.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9939.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9939-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9939-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9939-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9939-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9939-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9939-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The game MVP, Micic, was asked about his performance, which brought back memories of his EuroLeague MVP days at Anadolu Efes, \u201cI don\u2019t know if I would compare this to my days at Anadolu Efes. I\u2019m happy to be performing like this. I always enjoy playing in a derby. My personal goal is to improve as much as I possibly can. For me, every game matters. I don\u2019t look at one game any differently from another.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195404\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9932.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9932.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9932-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9932-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9932-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9932-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9932-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9932-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maccabi Tel Aviv captain John DiBartolomeo also shares his thoughts on the loss, \u201cIt was a tough game for us and we\u2019ve been playing poorly of late. When we are not playing well our defense struggles and then it goes from there. We need to come out aggressive from the start and impose our game and if we can do that our defense will also benefit.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195417\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9943.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9943.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9943-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9943-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9943-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9943-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9943-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9943-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Hapoel takes control early<\/h3>\n<p>Both teams came out firing from beyond the arc, as Colson knocked down a pair of triples and Sorkin added another for Maccabi. Micic answered from downtown for Hapoel, with Ginat and Bar Timor also getting in on the action.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195413\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9941.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9941.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9941-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9941-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9941-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9941-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9941-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9941-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Armando Bacot scored inside, Blakeney connected from long distance, and John DiBartolomeo answered with a triple of his own. But it was Blatt who delivered another blow against his former team, draining a three-pointer to close out the opening quarter with Hapoel holding a 26-22 advantage.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195419\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9944.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9944.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9944-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9944-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9944-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9944-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9944-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9944-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>The Reds break it open<\/h3>\n<p>Madar and Oz Blayzer traded three-pointers to open the second quarter before Odiase went to work inside, converting a pair of three-point plays. Blatt continued to punish his former team from deep, while Madar responded with a pair of jumpers.<br \/>\nSorkin and Blakeney traded triples, but Blakeney continued to pile on the points as Hapoel began to pull away. It was a dominant offensive display from Itoudis\u2019s squad, which headed into the halftime break with a commanding 59-47 lead.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195421\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9945.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9945.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9945-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9945-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9945-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9945-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9945-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9945-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Micic puts on shooting clinic<\/h3>\n<p>Coffey opened the third quarter with a pair of quick baskets before Micic connected on two more triples. DiBartolomeo answered from the corner, but there was simply no slowing down the Serbian star.<\/p>\n<p>Micic buried three more shots from beyond the arc, while Ginat added to the scoring as Hapoel continued to run away with the contest. By the end of the third quarter, the Reds had built an overwhelming 83-63 advantage.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195423\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9947.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9947.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9947-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9947-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9947-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9947-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9947-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9947-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nHapoel puts the finishing touches on the rout<\/h3>\n<p>Blatt opened the fourth quarter with yet another three-pointer against his former club, while Madar and Keaton Wallace tried to get Maccabi back into the contest.<br \/>\nBut Odiase threw down a put-back dunk, and Micic added another pair of triples to put the finishing touches on a dominant 105-87 Hapoel victory.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195408\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9934.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9934.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9934-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9934-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9934-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9934-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9934-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9934-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><br \/>\nWith Micic looking every bit like a former EuroLeague MVP and Hapoel firing on all cylinders, the Reds sent an emphatic message ahead of what promises to be a fascinating series of three derby meetings over the next two weeks.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-195425\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9946.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9946.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9946-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9946-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9946-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9946-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9946-1080x1080.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/IMG_9946-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hapoel absolutely demolished Maccabi Tel Aviv 105-87 in a one-sided Israeli League Tel Aviv Derby, as Vasilije Micic carved up the Yellow-and-Blue with a spectacular shooting performance. The two rivals are set to meet three times over the next two weeks, but this opening clash belonged entirely to the Reds. 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