Maccabi Maale Adumim 82 – 79 Maccabi Petah Tikva Elitz
Israel Basketball League | May 28, 2026

Match Overview

In a fiercely contested Israel Basketball League fixture at the Maale Adumim Sports Hall, the home side Maccabi Maale Adumim held off a late rally from Maccabi Petah Tikva Elitz to claim an 82–79 victory. The win strengthened Maale Adumim’s position in the upper half of the table, while Petah Tikva suffered a damaging defeat in their fight for playoff survival.

First Half: Home Team Dictates Tempo

Maccabi Maale Adumim started with high intensity, pushing the tempo and exploiting Petah Tikva’s defensive rotations. Led by guard Eliad Sheinfeld, who finished with 19 points, the home side built a 26‑18 lead after the first quarter. Petah Tikva struggled to contain Maale Adumim’s pick‑and‑roll game, allowing easy looks at the rim.

The second quarter saw Petah Tikva adjust, switching to a zone defence that disrupted Maale Adumim’s rhythm. Forward Itay Segev (16 points, 8 rebounds) sparked a 10‑2 run that trimmed the deficit to three points. However, Maale Adumim responded with a run of their own, including a buzzer‑beating lay‑up from Daniel Koperberg to take a 47‑39 lead into halftime.

Second Half: Petah Tikva Fights Back but Falls Short

After the break, Maccabi Petah Tikva Elitz came out with renewed energy. Guard Roi Huber (22 points, 5 assists) attacked the basket and drew fouls, helping his team cut the lead to 60‑58 by the end of the third quarter. The game turned into a back‑and‑forth battle, with neither side able to build a comfortable margin.

In the final period, Maccabi Maale Adumim’s bench provided a crucial spark. Reserve centre Omer Tal scored 8 of his 12 points in the fourth, including a key three‑point play that put the home team up 78‑72 with two minutes remaining. Petah Tikva refused to quit, hitting three consecutive free throws and a jumper to make it 80‑79 with 30 seconds left. But Maale Adumim’s Eliad Sheinfeld calmly sank two free throws, and a desperation three from Petah Tikva at the buzzer missed, sealing the home win.

Key Players

• Eliad Sheinfeld (Maale Adumim): 19 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds – steady hand throughout.
• Omer Tal (Maale Adumim): 12 points (8 in fourth quarter), 5 rebounds – decisive off the bench.
• Roi Huber (Petah Tikva): 22 points, 5 assists – nearly willed his team back single‑handedly.
• Itay Segev (Petah Tikva): 16 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks – strong presence inside.

Impact on the Standings

Maccabi Maale Adumim improved to 16‑12, solidifying their hold on fifth place in the league. They are now within striking distance of a top‑four finish, which would guarantee home‑court advantage in the first playoff round. For Maccabi Petah Tikva Elitz, the loss dropped them to 12‑16, leaving them in a precarious position just two games above the relegation zone. Their remaining schedule is unforgiving, with matches against two of the league’s top three teams.

The result also underscored the importance of strong finishing: Maale Adumim’s composure at the free‑throw line and clutch defensive stops proved the difference on a night when Petah Tikva’s comeback never quite materialised.