Maccabi Tel Aviv Falls to Olympiacos in Preseason Tune-up
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a 77-72 defeat to European champions Olympiacos in a preseason preparation game. The Israeli team squandered a 12-point lead established in the first half. Bonzie Colson was a standout for Maccabi, scoring 17 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, while Yovel Zoosman added 14 points and John DiBartolomeo contributed 9.
Maccabi started the game strongly, establishing an early double-digit lead, with Londonberg and Mader orchestrating the offense effectively. However, Tyler Dorsey led Olympiacos's comeback, erasing the deficit with impressive shooting and giving his team the lead by halftime.
The second half saw Maccabi struggle offensively, particularly from beyond the arc, a recurring issue discussed during the summer. Despite efforts from Keeton Wallace to take more initiative, his performance was inconsistent, marked by missed shots and turnovers as he adjusts to European play.
Maccabi managed to enter the final quarter with a slim three-point advantage. However, the team ultimately couldn't hold on, falling to the reigning European champions. In the closing moments of the game, Yovel Zoosman sustained a knee injury.
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