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Maccabi Tel Aviv edges Dubai in overtime, Hapoel Tel Aviv falls to Baskonia
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Dubai 104-100 in overtime, improving to 17-16 and surpassing 500 for the first time this season. Meanwhile, Hapoel Tel Aviv lost to Baskonia 118-109 in a game that set a Euroleague record for combined first-half points. Both teams continue their push in the Euroleague regular season.
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In a dramatic Euroleague clash, Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Dubai 104-100 in overtime, according to the Jerusalem Post, improving their record to 17-16 and climbing above 500 for the first time this season. The win, which came on March 30, 2026, moved Maccabi into 11th place, just one spot out of the Play-In zone.
Elsewhere, Hapoel Tel Aviv fell to Baskonia 118-109, with the combined first-half scoring of 131 points setting a new Euroleague record, as reported by the same outlet. The loss dropped Hapoel to fifth place with a 20-13 record.
Coverage Comparison
Both reports come from the Jerusalem Post, which provided detailed coverage of the games and player performances. The first article, published on March 30, focused on the results themselves, including scoring summaries and coach reactions. A second article, from April 2, offered a broader perspective on Maccabi Tel Aviv's season, highlighting their resilience amid the ongoing conflict with Iran and their return to Belgrade, where they had previously been based.
The April 2 piece also featured comments from Maccabi's General Manager, Claudio Coldebella, who spoke to Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport. Coldebella discussed the team's recent successes, including winning the Israel State Cup, and the unique challenges of representing a club with such a storied history.
Key Claims
Maccabi Tel Aviv's overtime victory over Dubai was highlighted by Jimmy Clark's 23 points and 10 assists, with contributions from Oshae Brissett (19 points) and Jaylen Hoard (15 points), according to the Jerusalem Post.
Maccabi's record improved to 17-16, marking the first time they have been above 500 this season, as noted in both Jerusalem Post articles.
Hapoel Tel Aviv's 118-109 loss to Baskonia set a Euroleague record for most combined points in the first half (131), per the Jerusalem Post. The game was played behind closed doors due to security concerns from the Spanish government.
Maccabi's move back to Belgrade was attributed to the outbreak of war with Iran at the end of February, according to the April 2 report. The team had previously relocated there after the events of October 7, 2023, and had returned to Tel Aviv in December only to leave again.
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ClaimMaccabi Tel Aviv's record is 17-16, and they have improved to over .500 for the first time this season.
ClaimMaccabi General Manager Claudio Coldebella discussed the team's successes and challenges, and shared his experiences working for Maccabi and representing the Israeli nation.