image sourced from original article at Hapoel Tel Aviv stormed back from a halftime deficit to defeat Dubai 85-60 in Euroleague basketball, led by standout performances from Antonio Blakeney and Vasilije Micic. After a sluggish first half, Hapoel turned up the defensive intensity and outscored Dubai by 19 points in the third quarter, securing a convincing win at home. Blakeney finished with 25 points, while Micic added 19, helping the team stay atop the standings alongside Valencia.
In contrast, Maccabi Tel Aviv fell 93-83 to Barcelona in a game played behind closed doors due to security concerns. Barcelona took control early and maintained their lead throughout, despite efforts from Tamir Blatt and Jaylen Hoard to close the gap. The loss leaves Maccabi in 14th place, three games out of a Play-In spot, with another fanless game at Real Madrid up next.
