Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv made its Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Playoffs return last season and pushed AS Monaco to a maximum five games in the quarterfinals before bowing out. Now Coach Oded Kattash and his charges hope to go at least one stage farther to end a decade-long Final Four drought. With the core of the players from 2022-23 back and the fan base hungry for more success, there is plenty to look forward to. Here are some key games on the Israeli champs' schedule.
Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv's regular-season schedule
Starting a new season at home
Round 1: Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade
Opening night is always an event in Tel Aviv and Maccabi has been victorious in its home opener in each of the past four seasons. The team also has a strong track record in Tel Aviv against Partizan, winning six of their seven matchups on the Israeli coast. Hosting another team that made the playoffs last season, with former Maccabi player James Nunnally among its stars, is another reason to expect Menorah Mivtachim Arena to be bouncing on October 5 as the season gets underway.