Giannis Sfairopoulos Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Photo: Maccabi Tel-Aviv

Maccabi Tel-Aviv remained alive in the play-off race and head coach Giannis Sfairopoulos received a standing ovation from the team’s fans.

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The Israelis dominated Gran Canaria at home (90-55) and still have a chance to reach the playoffs (14-15).

Since taking over the club a few months ago, coach Sfairopoulos again made Maccabi a play-off contender and his presence in the squad’s bench has been very successful so far.

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