Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade extended its winning streak to six games with a 99–92 road victory over Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on Thursday. The Serbian side improved to 6-2 under coach Sasa Obradovic despite missing key players, including Jordan Nwora.
Zvezda led 58–48 at halftime but saw Maccabi fight back, seizing an 81–78 lead early in the fourth quarter. Playmaker Codi Miller-McIntyre stepped up, finishing with 23 points and 12 assists, helping Zvezda reclaim control in the final minutes.
Ebuka Izundu provided a decisive boost off the bench, scoring a career-high 15 points, 11 in the fourth quarter, and grabbing 7 rebounds. Chima Moneke added 16 points and 8 boards, while Donatas Motiejunas contributed 11 points as the visitors dominated the glass, collecting 50 rebounds, including 24 offensive boards.
Nikola Kalinic added 9 points, with the team shooting 54.3% from two-point range and 71.4% from the free-throw line.
Maccabi’s top performers included Jaylen Hoard with 20 points, Lonnie Walker IV scoring 18, and Roman Sorkin adding 11 points. The Israeli side also grabbed 39 rebounds and shot 41.9% from two-point range, but struggled to contain Zvezda’s offensive rebounding and late scoring surge.
Zvezda now turns its attention to a home clash with Panathinaikos next Wednesday, while Maccabi will host Monaco next Thursday in Round 9 of the EuroLeague.
