Maccabi Maale Adumim held off a determined Safed side to claim a 93–86 victory in the Israel Basketball League on 20 May 2026. The home team took control in the second half and never looked back, improving their record in a tightly contested mid-season fixture.

Match Overview

Played at the Maccabi Maale Adumim Arena, the game tipped off at 00:15 local time and quickly developed into an up-tempo affair. Neither side could establish a double-digit lead in the first half, with Safed matching the home team’s intensity from beyond the arc. However, Maccabi Maale Adumim’s superior depth and a pivotal third-quarter run proved decisive as they closed out the contest with a seven-point margin.

Key Moments

• First half stalemate: Safed shot 46% from the field in the opening two quarters, keeping the score tight at 47–44 going into the break.
• Third-quarter surge: Maccabi Maale Adumim came out of the locker room with a 12–2 run, forcing Safed to play catch-up for the remainder of the game.
• Clutch free throws: In the final minute, the home team converted 6 of 8 attempts from the line to seal the win after Safed had cut the deficit to four points.

Standout Players

Maccabi Maale Adumim’s leading scorer poured in 27 points on 9-of-15 shooting, including four three-pointers, while also dishing out five assists. Safed’s best performer recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, but his efforts were not enough to overturn the deficit. The home team’s bench contributed 28 points, a critical factor in the victory.

Season Impact

The win moved Maccabi Maale Adumim into the upper half of the Israel Basketball League standings, strengthening their playoff hopes. Safed, meanwhile, fell to a 7–10 record and will need to address their defensive lapses in the third quarter if they hope to climb back into contention.