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 strong, building an early double-digit lead, with London and Mader orchestrating the offense effectively. However, Tyler Dorsey led Olympiacos' comeback, erasing the deficit with impressive shooting and giving his team the lead by halftime.
Maccabi struggled offensively in the second quarter, particularly from beyond the arc, a known concern during the offseason. Despite efforts from Keeton Wallace to carry the scoring load in the third quarter, 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. In the closing moments of the game, Yovel Zoosman sustained a knee injury.
Olympiacos, the reigning European champions, ultimately secured the victory in the exhibition match.
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