Tomer Ginat

Following a defeat to Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv coach Dimitris Itoudis criticized domestic foreign player limits, claiming the rules target his club.

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Ashdod 81-67 in their return to the Drive In Arena, though head coach Dimitris Itoudis fiercely criticized his team's lackluster first-half performance.

Hapoel Tel Aviv traveled to Sofia for their game against Besiktas without the ill Bar Timor, while Tomer Ginat returned to the squad after recovering from a long-term injury.