Weems, Ohayon lead Maccabi to big home win vs. Fenerbahce

In a battle of Turkish Airlines EuroLeague powerhouses, Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv grabbed its second home win of the season by downing Fenerbahce Istanbul 87-77 in front of over 11,000 fans at Menora Mivtachim Arena on Tuesday. Maccabi improved to 3-4, while Fenerbahce dropped to 4-3 after registering its third consecutive loss. Sonny Weems led the winners with 22 points. Yogev Ohayon added 19, Devin Smith scored 15 and Victor Rudd 10 for Maccabi. Ekpe Udoh scored 17 points for Fenerbahce, Jan Vesely added 16 and Kostas Sloukas 10. Good shooting percentages (66.7% 2FG, 41.7% 3FG) and a 28-point second quarter pushed Maccabi to a 43-39 lead at halftime. The hosts rolled in the second half behind Weems and Smith. Maccabi dished 25 assists, collected 13 steals and kept shooting well throughout the game to lock up the win.