Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Second Straight EuroLeague Loss to Besiktas
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 109-93 to Besiktas in EuroLeague.
- This is Maccabi's second consecutive loss this season.
- The team struggled significantly with defense.
- Besiktas's Scottie Wilbekin and Anthony Brown were key scorers.
- Maccabi seeks its first win against Panathinaikos on Friday.
Maccabi Tel Aviv experienced a disappointing start to their EuroLeague season, falling to a 109-93 defeat against Turkey's Besiktas in Belgrade. This marks their second consecutive loss in the competition, leaving them without a win after two games.
The Israeli team struggled defensively throughout the game, unable to contain Besiktas's offensive rhythm. Despite a strong start from Ante Žižić against his former team and some early three-pointers from Scottie Wilbekin, Besiktas capitalized on turnovers and offensive rebounds to lead 27-19 after the first quarter.
Maccabi's defensive issues persisted in the second quarter, allowing Besiktas to build a double-digit lead. Although Jimmy Clark, Jalen Lundberg, and Roman Sorkin managed to narrow the gap slightly before halftime, Besiktas maintained a 52-46 advantage. Maccabi's three-point shooting was particularly poor in the first half, hitting only one of their attempts.
The second half saw Besiktas extend their lead further, with Scottie Wilbekin and Anthony Brown excelling from beyond the arc. Brown hit three three-pointers in the third quarter, pushing the lead to 78-63. Despite a late push by Maccabi in the final quarter, led by TJ Leaf, Bonzie Colson, and Oshae Brissett, Besiktas consistently responded, with Wilbekin and Brown sealing the victory with crucial shots.
Maccabi Tel Aviv will look to secure their first EuroLeague win of the season on Friday when they face Panathinaikos in Athens, facing a tough challenge against the formidable home team.
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