Maccabi Tel Aviv Edges Aris Thessaloniki in Preseason Tune-Up
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a close 92-87 victory over Aris Thessaloniki on Friday in a preseason tournament game held in Nicosia. This marks their second win in three exhibition matches as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The Israeli team started strong, establishing a significant 15-point lead in the second half. However, Aris mounted a comeback, erasing the deficit and even taking the lead in the final quarter. Maccabi managed to regroup in the closing minutes, regaining the advantage and holding on for the win.
Bonzie Colson was the standout performer for Maccabi, scoring 23 points, including a strong start with 8 points early in the game. Ousmane Dieng added 19 points, shooting an efficient 5-of-6 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, staged a significant rally in the second half, narrowing the gap to just three points entering the final quarter. Despite losing their lead, Maccabi, led by Colson and Dieng, ultimately found a way to secure the victory in the crucial final moments.
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