Maccabi cruises, Hapoel rallies as Tel Aviv basketball derby looms
Maccabi Tel Aviv is gaining momentum as they prepare for an upcoming derby against Hapoel. The recent games have been marked by the tragic death of Hapoel Galil Elyon's guard Raz Adam in a car accident. Both teams are looking to solidify their performance ahead of the playoffs.
- ▪Maccabi Tel Aviv is rounding into form ahead of the derby against Hapoel.
- ▪Hapoel Galil Elyon's guard Raz Adam passed away at the age of 26 in a car accident.
- ▪The upcoming derby is significant for both teams as they approach the playoffs.
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Maccabi cruises, Hapoel rallies as Tel Aviv basketball derby loomsThe round of games was also overshadowed by the death of Hapoel Galil Elyon’s Israeli guard Raz Adam last week at the age of 26 in a car accident.Follow us on GoogleTAMIR BLATT and Maccabi Tel Aviv are rounding into form ahead of a derby this week vs Hapoel and then the upcoming playoffs.(photo credit: YEHUDA HALICKMAN)
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