After five consecutive victories in Europe, the Sephropoulos Yellows host Istanbul and face the strong squad led by Shane Larkin • Will Israel's guests succeed despite their lack of money, Walters, Black and the injured Dibertolomeo? (Second quarter)

• Othello Hunter. Seeking a sixth consecutive win in the Euroleague

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Maccabi Tel Aviv is currently hosting Turkey with Anadolu Zero as part of the 16th Euroleague cycle. The Yellows arrived in Istanbul after a home win over Panathinaikus and hold the 4:11 balance at the senior onshore plant. On the other side, the Turks have one more win and a 3:12 balance, which places them in third place.

As in previous times, Maccabi TA lacks Omri Caspi, Nate Walters, Tariq Black and the injured John Dibertolomeo. "They have the best attack, especially at home they are very good," said Janis Spropoulos before the match. The loss to the CSA.

"Our work is very hard but we will fight. We know what to do and will have to go after the plans, do a good job. Injuries? It's the same. We knew we would be without money and black even before today."

the progress of the game

Maccabi Tel Aviv opened with Wilbkin, Acey, Hunter, Sussman and Bryant in the quintet. At the opening quarter, Wilbkin's three, and Hunter's basket set 8:11 yellow, but the Turks came back very quickly with Larkin and Cronoslaw, 15:15. A minute into the quarter, Wilbkin was injured and went down to the locker room to receive treatment. Even before that, Wilbkin with two from the line, narrowed the gap, 19:23 to Anadolu Zero.