Ex-Israeli League Star Markus Carr Hits Buzzer-Beater, Sparks Coach Outburst

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Markus Carr, a former Israeli league player, hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give Bologna a 96-94 win over Olympiacos in the EuroLeague. The dramatic shot led to a visible outburst from Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas amidst the celebration.

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Markus Carr hit a buzzer-beater for Bologna's win over Olympiacos.
The shot gave Bologna their first EuroLeague win and Olympiacos their first loss.
Coach Georgios Bartzokas reacted angrily to the game-winning basket.
Carr previously played in Israel's top basketball league.
Carr scored 22 points and 10 assists in the game.

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Former Israeli Basketball League standout Markus Carr secured a dramatic 96-94 victory for Bologna over Olympiacos in the EuroLeague on Thursday, sinking a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer. This marked Bologna's first win of the season in the tournament and handed the European champions their first loss.

A new camera angle of the game-winning shot revealed an unexpected reaction from Olympiacos coach Georgios Bartzokas. As Bologna players celebrated wildly around Carr, Bartzokas found himself caught in the middle of the jubilant scrum. Video footage shows him being jostled, apparently in frustration, leading to an angry outburst.

Carr, 27, previously played in Israel's top league, averaging 12.1 points and 3.3 assists for Bnei Herzliya in the 2023-24 season. He then improved his statistics with Hapoel Galil Elyon the following season, posting 16.3 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game. He most recently excelled in Germany's Würzburg, averaging 17.3 points and 5.7 rebounds, which earned him his first EuroLeague opportunity.

In the game against Olympiacos, Carr finished with 22 points and 10 assists. His current EuroLeague season averages stand at 14.7 points and 7.7 assists per game after three rounds.

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