A new rivalry born: how Tel Aviv unexpectedly turned into a hell for Monaco / News - Basketnews.com

BasketNews explains how the Maccabi and Monaco series developed into a rivalry.

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A hundredMaccabifans gathered at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion international airport to welcome theMonacoteam, who had been offered additional security in Israel during their arrival.

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Fireworks lit up the sky above Monaco's hotel the night before the third game in the series.

Following Game 2, referees were approached by Maccabi fans at a local restaurant in Nice, who waved handfuls of cash at them.

Tel Aviv unexpectedly turned into hell for guests as tensions boiled over.

So, how did this rivalry between Maccabi and Monaco develop during the series? Let's hear the story fromBasketNews.

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The only rivalry between Maccabi and Monaco before this series was basically centered aroundMike James.

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