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Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 of basketball finals, cuts series to 2-1

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 23:21
Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 of basketball finals, cuts series to 2-1

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Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 of the Israeli Basketball Premier League playoff finals Sunday night, narrowing the series to 2-1, according to N12 commentator Ben Goldfriend. Guard Vasilije Micić recorded 29 points and 10 assists in the win. Game 4 is set for Tuesday.

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Hapoel Tel Aviv staved off elimination Sunday night, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 of the Israeli Basketball Premier League playoff finals at Menora Arena, as reported by N12 commentator Ben Goldfriend. The win reduces Maccabi's series lead to 2-1, with Game 4 scheduled for Tuesday. If Hapoel wins again, the series would shift to a decisive Game 5. Vasilije Micić led Hapoel with 29 points and 10 assists, while Maccabi was without guard Lonnie Walker, who was not registered for the game. The Zioneer previously reported that Maccabi could clinch the championship in Game 3; instead, the series continues.

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