Maccabi build big early lead, cruise past Gilboa Galil to continue hot streak / News - Basketnews.com

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Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (15-7) left no chance for Hapoel Gilboa Galil (9-13) 84-61 (32-19, 20-5, 17-18, 15-19) in the Israeli Basketball League. It was Maccabi's 8th victory in a row on both fronts.

Points this season

47%79,5Points made:79,5Accuracy:47,2%Place in standings:6Record max:95Record min:52Best scorer:Scottie WilbekinTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

The yellows went on a 12-0 run in the mid-first quarter to gain a solid double-digit lead (17-6). Eventually, their advantage reached 15 points (32-17) and from that point, Maccabi did not look back.

James Nunnally led the scoring race for Maccabi, posting 16 points (1/2 2PT, 3/4 3PT, 5/5 FT), 4 rebounds, and 20 PIR.

Roman Sorkin added 15 points (5/7 2PT, 1/2 3PT, 2/2 FT), 4 rebounds, 1 steal, 3 blocks, and 21 PIR.

Maccabi: James Nunnally 16 (4 REB), Roman Sorkin 15 (4 REB, 3 BLK), John DiBartolomeo 10.

Gilboa Galil: Tyus Battle 13, Sacha Killeya-Jones 10 (4 REB), London Perrantes 8 (7 AST).

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