Maccabi Tel Aviv Edges Aris Thessaloniki in Preseason Tune-Up
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a narrow 92-87 victory over Aris Thessaloniki in a closely contested preseason game played in Nicosia on Friday. This marks their second win in three exhibition matches as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The Israeli team established a significant lead, at one point holding a 15-point advantage in the second half. However, Aris mounted a strong comeback, erasing the deficit and even taking the lead in the final quarter. Maccabi managed to regroup in the closing minutes, regaining the lead and holding on for the win.
Bonzie Colson was the standout performer for Maccabi, scoring 23 points, including an impressive display early in the game. Ousmane Dieng added 19 points, shooting efficiently from three-point range. Roman Sorkin also contributed to Maccabi's strong first-half performance, which saw them lead 50-37 at halftime.
Aris, spurred by Vasilis Toliopoulos and Nenad Dimitrijevic, fought back in the second half, narrowing the gap to just three points entering the final quarter. Despite losing their lead, Maccabi's late-game surge, led by Colson and Dieng, ultimately sealed the victory.
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