First release: The Sixers have been following Maccabi for a long time and will send representatives to the game in Belgrade on Friday • The club apologized to fans who did not come to watch 75:77 victory over Andulo due to the situation: "Ask fans to understand the situation"

• Sussman. Will get another chance to impress in the Summer League?

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  Alan Shaver

It wasn't an easy day yesterday (Wednesday) for Maccabi Tel Aviv with a big smile and a 75:77 victory over Europe's best team, Andulo Zero, who arranged for the playoffs after a four-season absence.

Since the Health Ministry's announcement at noon of a crowd ban of more than 5,000, the Yellows have kept silent and have not issued a statement. According to club officials, they were constantly in contact with the relevant authorities and were eventually granted permission to open the gates shortly before the opening whistle and 3,300 fans entered the game

Many fans who did not follow the situation and the lack of clarity were furious, and Maccabi apologized: "We ask for the fans' understanding of the situation. We have made every effort you can get to watch the game. We thank you for standing with us in this complex situation."

Sussman on the way to Philadelphia?

In another matter, "Israel Today" has learned that the Philadelphia Sixers may invite Yuval Sussman to the Las Vegas Summer League this summer. Remember, the young player of Maccabi Tel Aviv last June did six pre-draft training for the Sixers, and since then the club's professionals have been following him and considering the possibility of our examination again. Philly's representatives will be coming to the Arena in Belgrade tomorrow to watch a player in the match against the Red Star.

Sussman just returned last week from a prolonged injury and already showed impressive ability yesterday with 11 points (4-for-2), 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 13 all-time points overall (third in the team, just below Othello Hunter Velcotti Wilbkin)

And back to the game. The Yellows were very pleased with the important and prestigious victory and center Othello Hunter, who once again provided a wonderful game, said at the finish: "There was a great team in our field and we decided to play the toughest we could. It was not easy at all, but we continued to fight until the last minute. , But those that did give us a big boost. "

Coach Janis Safropoulos said: "Before the game it was very difficult to deal with the whole issue, it is something unusual. We did not know with our fans would be with us, but I think in the end we handled the situation well. When you get on the field you have to forget about everything going on. "I think we surprised Zero. They didn't expect the strengths and power we brought to the game. I'm really glad we qualified for the playoffs. That was one of our goals early in the season."