Maccabi Raanana Dominates in Ligat HaAl Showdown

Maccabi Raanana delivered a commanding performance on home soil, defeating Elizzur Maccabi Netanya 95–79 in a compelling Ligat HaAl encounter on June 7, 2026. The high-scoring affair saw Raanana control the tempo from the opening tip, building an early lead that they never relinquished.

Match Overview

From the first quarter, Maccabi Raanana's offensive efficiency was on full display. Shooting over 50% from the field and converting on 12 of 16 free‑throw attempts, the home side built a 28‑18 advantage after the first ten minutes. Netanya struggled to contain Raanana’s ball movement, which generated 22 assists against just 9 turnovers. By halftime, the lead had swelled to 50‑38, and Raanana never looked back.

Key Performers

• Maccabi Raanana leading scorer: A dynamic guard poured in 31 points on 11‑of‑18 shooting, including 5 three‑pointers, while adding 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
• Frontcourt dominance: Raanana’s power forward contributed a double‑double with 18 points and 14 rebounds, anchoring the paint on both ends.
• Elizzur Maccabi Netanya bright spot: The team’s shooting guard recorded 24 points, but received little support as the rest of the squad shot just 34% from the floor.

Turning Point

Netanya cut the deficit to 8 early in the third quarter, but a 14‑2 Raanana run—fueled by three consecutive steals leading to fast‑break scores—pushed the lead to 72‑52. Netanya never recovered, and Raanana coasted through the fourth quarter for a comfortable 16‑point victory.

Season Impact

The win improved Maccabi Raanana’s record to 15‑8 in Ligat HaAl, keeping them firmly in the playoff picture. For Elizzur Maccabi Netanya, the loss dropped them to 10‑13, leaving them in a tight battle for a postseason spot. The result also extended Raanana’s home winning streak to five games.