Maccabi Tel Aviv takes 1-0 series lead over Hapoel Holon in semifinal

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Maccabi Tel Aviv takes 1-0 series lead over Hapoel Holon in semifinal
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Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a 107-93 victory against Hapoel Holon in the first game of their semifinal series on June 9, played without fans due to security concerns. Key performances came from Roman Sorkin and Iffe Lundberg, each scoring 21 points, while Tamir Blatt contributed 20 points. The game was notable for its eerie atmosphere, with the usual crowd of over 10,000 absent amidst recent missile alerts. Both teams displayed competitive spirit, with Holon staying close during various points of the game. The semifinal series is a best-of-five format, and Maccabi leads the series 1-0.

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  • Maccabi Tel Aviv leads the semifinal series 1-0.
  • Game played before empty stands due to security alerts.
  • Roman Sorkin and Iffe Lundberg each scored 21 points.
  • Tamir Blatt added 20 points to the Maccabi score.
  • Next game scheduled for June 11 in the series.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv opened its semifinal series with a 107‑93 win over Hapoel Holon, playing before empty stands due to recent missile alerts. Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Holon 107-93 to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-five semifinal series as Tamir Blatt and Iffe Lundberg hit their shots from deep while Roman Sorkin and Jaylen Hoard ruled on the inside as the yellow-and-blue chalked up the win.

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