Maccabi fans tried to break into the locker room after loss, Sfairopoulos escorted by security / News - Basketnews.com

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After losing in the Israeli Cup semifinal against Hapoel Tel Aviv, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv's problems didn't end.

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According to sport5.co.il, Maccabi players had to remain in the locker room for quite some time after the game ended because some of the team fans' tried to break into the locker room and curse them.

Some of the fans were held by security guards, but the players had to leave Menora Mivtachim Arena using a side exit instead of the usual one. Moreover, head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos had to leave the arena being accompanied by the security guards.

"We had a blackout in the third quarter, and from there, it was difficult to come back," Sfairopoulos said after the game. "We missed free throws, we were under pressure and could not execute."

Maccabi lost to Hapoel 80-90.

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