Maccabi build big early lead, romp through Rishon LeZion / News - Basketnews.com

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Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv (5-2) cruised past Maccabi Rishon LeZion (1-6) 86-56 (19-9, 24-13, 26-17, 17-17) in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

Points this season

46%78,5Points made:78,5Accuracy:46,4%Place in standings:7Record max:95Record min:63Best scorer:Scottie WilbekinTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

At the end of the first quarter, Maccabi Tel Aviv built a double-digit lead (19-9). After an 11-0 run, their advantage reached 18 points (34-16) in the mid-second period. It kept increasing and did not leave a chance for Maccabi Rishon LeZion to get back on track.

For the winners, Oz Blayzer accumulated 20 points (3/6 2PT, 4/7 3PT, 2/2 FT), 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 turnover, 4 drawn fouls, and 16 PIR.

Ante Zizic aided him with 12 points (4/4 2PT, 4/4 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 turnover, 1 block, 2 drawn fouls, and 19 PIR.

Maccabi Tel Aviv: Oz Blayzer 20, Ante Zizic 12, Roman Sorkin 12, Keenan Evans 12.

Maccabi Rishon LeZion: Maurice Kemp 15, Kris Clyburn 12.

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