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Maccabi Tel Aviv Triumphs, Honors Hostage Release in Euroleague

12/15/2025

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Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Villeurbanne 92-84 in their first Euroleague game back in Israel since 2023.
Lonnie Walker scored 29 points.
Roman Sorkin added 26 points as Maccabi Tel Aviv secured the win at Yad Eliyahu.
The game honored Omri Miran, a recently released hostage, highlighting the emotional significance of the event.
Coach Oded Kattash called the occasion a step toward normalcy for the team and its supporters.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Villeurbanne 92-84 in their first Euroleague game back in Israel since 2023.
Lonnie Walker scored 29 points.
Roman Sorkin added 26 points as Maccabi Tel Aviv secured the win at Yad Eliyahu.
The game honored Omri Miran, a recently released hostage, highlighting the emotional significance of the event.
Coach Oded Kattash called the occasion a step toward normalcy for the team and its supporters.