Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv meet tonight (Sunday) for Game 4 in the quarterfinals of the playoffs. The Reds hope to continue the momentum after the big win at the Hall that set a 2: 1 in the series and prevented a relegation in the sweep, despite many injuries and setbacks. On the other hand, the Yellows will try to close interest in Drive In after the embarrassing defeat last week. Danny Franco will be missing James Young, but got back Jacoben Brown who was in doubt for the game but got a green light to play. On the other hand, the Yellows hope to get improved ability from Jaylen Reynolds who shows a dismal fitness in the series.
the progress of the game
Idan Zalmanson started the game from where he finished the previous game, scoring 4 quick points. On the other hand, the Yellows started with 0 of 6 from outside the arc, and a three by Zalmanson along with Evans’ dunk forced Avi Even to take an early timeout with a 14: 6 lag. The red blitz continued, and more Zalmanson baskets completed a 2:18 run. A three by Dibertolomao narrowed Hapoel’s difference to 11 with the end of the first quarter, 11:22.
The Reds’ dominance continued in the second quarter as well. Wilbkin and Williams were finally accurate outside the arc, but the defense on the other side did not exist, allowing Hapoel Tel Aviv to score in every attack. Another Jacoben Brown three that completely controlled the pace of the game set up a 16-point lead at home, 21:37, with five minutes left on the break.