Maccabi Petah Tikva Elitz vs Elizzur Maccabi Netanya: Petah Tikva Wins 110-98 Shootout in Club Friendship

Maccabi Petah Tikva Elitz outlasted Elizzur Maccabi Netanya 110-98 on September 24, 2026, in a high-octane Club Friendship league matchup. The game featured 208 combined points, 29 three-pointers, and a fourth-quarter surge that lifted Petah Tikva to a valuable victory.

With the win, Petah Tikva Elitz strengthens its position in the upper half of the standings, while Maccabi Netanya is left to rue a defensive performance that allowed over 110 points.

Match Overview

The teams traded baskets early, with Petah Tikva taking a 28-24 lead after the first quarter. Netanya responded in the second, using a balanced attack to stay within striking distance. At halftime, Petah Tikva led 55-49. The third quarter remained tight, but Petah Tikva's backcourt began to find gaps in Netanya's defense, pushing the lead to 82-74. In the fourth, a 12-2 run sealed the win.

Key Moments

• Fourth-quarter run: Petah Tikva opened the final period with a 12-2 spurt, turning an eight-point lead into a commanding 94-76 advantage.
• Three-point barrage: Petah Tikva hit 16 threes, including four in the fourth quarter, to keep Netanya at bay.
• Clutch free throws: In the final two minutes, Petah Tikva converted 8-of-10 from the line to ice the game.
• Netanya's late push: Netanya cut the lead to nine with 1:30 left, but Petah Tikva answered with a dagger three.

Standout Performers

Yonatan Levi starred for Maccabi Petah Tikva Elitz with 29 points and 8 assists, repeatedly breaking down Netanya's defense in pick-and-roll situations. Eyal Cohen added 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Amit Ben-David contributed 18 points and 5 steals. Petah Tikva shot 51% from the field and 16-of-38 from beyond the arc.

For Elizzur Maccabi Netanya, Ori Mizrahi scored 28 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, and Daniel Avraham added 21 points. Moshe Peretz chipped in 16 points off the bench, but Netanya's 18 turnovers and 47% shooting were not enough to keep pace.

Tactical Story

Both teams played at a frantic pace, but Petah Tikva's half-court execution was superior. They used high ball screens to force switches, then attacked the mismatch inside or kicked out to shooters. Defensively, Petah Tikva mixed in a 1-3-1 zone that disrupted Netanya's rhythm in the fourth quarter. The rebounding battle was nearly even (38-36 Petah Tikva), but Petah Tikva's 24 assists showed better ball movement.

Netanya relied heavily on isolation plays and transition threes. While it worked in spurts, the lack of ball movement led to contested shots and live-ball turnovers. Petah Tikva converted those turnovers into 22 points, a decisive edge in a game where both offenses were hot.

Club Friendship Standings and Season Impact

The victory improves Maccabi Petah Tikva Elitz to 5-1 in Club Friendship play, keeping them near the top of the table. Elizzur Maccabi Netanya drops to 3-3 and remains in the middle of the pack. For Petah Tikva, the 110-point performance is a reminder of their offensive firepower and their ability to close out tight games. For Netanya, the focus will be on defensive rotations and reducing turnovers before the next matchup.

With top scorers like Levi and Mizrahi in form, both teams will be watched closely in the coming weeks. Petah Tikva's 110-98 win may prove to be an important tiebreaker if the standings remain tight down the stretch.