There were a lot of concerns at Maccabi Tel Aviv before tonight's game (Wednesday) against Maccabi Rishon Lezion in the quarterfinals of the Winner's Cup.
The Yellows were worried about the poor preparation that was forced on them due to the corona blow that befell the team, disrupted their training and canceled their preparation games, except for one game against Bnei Herzliya in which only some of the staff players played.
But at the disposal of Yannis Sapropoulos is a deep and quality staff and a lot of players who know they must take every opportunity they get.
Scotty Wilbkin, Derrick Williams and Jaylen Reynolds still not on the roster?
Nothing happened.
Ante Žižić (14 points and 7 rebounds in 16 minutes) and Yiftach Ziv (11 points and 6 assists) did the job and led the team to a 68:87 victory and promotion to the next stage.
Yiftach Ziv fights defense, Photo: Danny Maron
James Nanley keeps the ball, Photo: Danny Maron
12 players received minutes in the yellow, and no less than 11 of them scored and showed how diverse the options are available to the Greek coach this year, at least in the Israeli league.
In the semi-finals on Friday (14:30), the champion will meet the intriguing Hapoel Jerusalem who looks at a more advanced stage of preparation and also enjoyed an extra few days of rest and preparation.
Whoever thinks that the Winner's Cup is not a degree, will come to the Shlomo team hall and then speak.
Rishon Lezion will rise and fall on its defense in the coming season.
By the middle of the second quarter she had stopped the preferred opponent and led safely.
At one point she lost control of the game and was completely out of the picture.
Young Guy Platin was one of the few bright spots when he finished with 9 points.
Blazer runs the game // Danny Maron,
Scotty Wilbkin watching from side // Danny Maron,
The written audience does not forget Arik Alfasi, Photo: Danny Maron
Cameron Taylor in action, Photo: Danny Maron
James Nanley in action, Photo: Danny Maron
Roman Sorkin on the way to the basket, Photo: Danny Maron
