Maccabi Tel Aviv routs Galil Elyon behind huge fourth quarter
TEL AVIV, Israel (Interstat) — Maccabi Tel Aviv used a decisive fourth quarter to pull away from Galil Elyon for a 120-93 victory Saturday at Menora Mivtachim Arena. The host led 61-47 at halftime, then trailed 83-79 through three quarters after Galil Elyon surged with 36 points in the third. Maccabi Tel Aviv erupted for 41 points in the fourth while holding Galil Elyon to 10. Maccabi Tel Aviv shot 41 of 67 from the floor, including 17 of 33 from three-point range, and made 11 of 12 free throws. Galil Elyon finished 22 of 51 from the field, 7 of 18 from beyond the arc and 10 of 14 at the line. Maccabi Tel Aviv held a 14-8 edge in offensive rebounds and had nine assists to Galil Elyon’s seven. Both teams committed 10 turnovers, and Maccabi Tel Aviv was called for 14 fouls to Galil Elyon’s 10. Maccabi Tel Aviv improved to 2-3, while Galil Elyon fell to 0-1.