Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Second Straight EuroLeague Loss in Poor Performance
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost their second straight EuroLeague game.
- The team lost 109-93 to Besiktas in Belgrade.
- Poor offense, defense, and energy were cited as reasons for the loss.
- Coach Oded Katash acknowledged significant work is needed.
- Maccabi aims for their first win against Panathinaikos next.
Maccabi Tel Aviv experienced their second consecutive defeat in the EuroLeague on Wednesday, falling 109-93 to Besiktas in a home game played in Belgrade. The team, hoping to rebound from a previous disappointing loss, again displayed a subpar performance characterized by inconsistent offense, weak defense, and a general lack of energy on the court. "It was a terrible game for us. Very disappointing, we didn't expect this," a team source commented, attributing the loss to Besiktas's excellent shooting night.
Maccabi struggled offensively, shooting only 5 of 18 from three-point range and 27 of 42 from the field, while committing 12 turnovers. Besiktas, conversely, shot at a high percentage from beyond the arc and maintained control of the game throughout. "We have to start games better. The same thing happened in the first two games, and we must start better," said player Oushe Brissett. "We must play stronger both offensively and defensively. I felt we gave them too many opportunities."
Coach Oded Katash expressed his disappointment, calling it a "second consecutive game" that they had intended to win. He noted the team's failure to start with the right energy and acknowledged the significant work ahead, especially with a challenging schedule. "We have our shortcomings, and it's still very early in the season. We need to find a way to connect this, because it's not going to be easy with our schedule," Katash stated.
Bonzie Colson led Maccabi with 17 points, 13 of which came in the final quarter, while Jalen Clark added 15 points and 5 assists. Katash highlighted the team's lack of cohesion, particularly on defense, and the need to integrate new players. Notably, Roman Sorkin played under 12 minutes, contributing 9 points, a decision Katash made professionally, citing Sorkin's lack of engagement in the game. Maccabi will face Panathinaikos in their next EuroLeague fixture, aiming to secure their first win and avoid a 0-3 start to the season.
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