Maccabi Elite Tel Aviv scored its 16th win in a row, 73-72 in Nahariya. Maccabi led 17-10 and ended the first quarter 22-19. In the second Maccabi increased its lead to 35-25 and at the half led 41-36. Ironi Nahariya dominated the third quarter and took a 61-58 lead. But Vujcic made sure Maccabi will go into the final period with a 62-61 lead.
MVP Arthur Lee swept the home team to a 70-66 lead. A three pointer by Tal Burstein kept Maccabi in touch. Lee missed two free throws but made amends wit a field foal for a 72-69 lead. Shelef scored under the basket and with 5.9 seconds to go, Burstein sank in two free throws for the victory.
Coach David Blatt admitted: We stole the game, Nahariya played a great game. Gur Shelef was Maccabi s top player with 21 pts in 60% FG and 90% FT, 5 rbds, 3 ass. 2 stls.
Other Maccabi scorers: Goree 18 pts, 6 rbds, Vujcic 14 & 7 rbds, Burstein 11 & 5 rbds, Halperin 3, Udrih 2, Bluthenthal 2, Saffar 2. Top scorers for Nahariya: Lee 30 & 5 rbds, Pledger 14 & 5 rbds.
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