Hapoel Tel Aviv forces Game 3, Hapoel Jerusalem advances to semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Rishon 95-69 on June 4, 2026, tying their EuroLeague quarterfinal series at 1-1 and setting up a decisive Game 3. Vasilije Micic and Oz Blayzer were key contributors for Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Hapoel Jerusalem achieved a 98-91 victory against Hapoel HaEmek, completing a 2-0 series sweep to secure a spot in the semifinals for the fifth consecutive season. The semifinals will begin after the conclusion of the Tel Aviv-Rishon series. Micic described the win as a necessary performance against a strong opponent, while Jared Harper highlighted his team's goal of winning the championship.
- •Hapoel Tel Aviv wins Game 2 against Maccabi Rishon 95-69.
- •Game 3 will determine who advances to meet Hapoel Jerusalem.
- •Hapoel Jerusalem completes a 2-0 sweep over Hapoel HaEmek.
- •Micic and Blayzer led Tel Aviv, while Harper was key for Jerusalem.
- •The semifinals will begin after the quarterfinal series concludes.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Hapoel Tel Aviv evens basketball quarterfinals, Hapoel Jerusalem reaches semifinals
"Vasilije Micic and Oz Blayzer lead Hapoel Tel Aviv past Maccabi Rishon 95-69, forcing a decisive third game, while Hapoel Jerusalem sweeps Hapoel HaEmek to reach the semifinals. Hapoel Tel Aviv overwhelmed Maccabi Rishon Lezion 95-69 as Vasilije Micic and Oz Blayzer starred for the Reds to even their basketball quarterfinal series at 1-1 and ensured that there would be a third and decisive game on Thursday.
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