Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Worst EuroLeague Start After Panathinaikos Loss
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv's EuroLeague season start is its worst ever.
- The team lost to Panathinaikos 90-67.
- Coach Oded Katash cited confidence and execution issues.
- The team shot 0 for 10 from three in the first half.
- Maccabi is still searching for its first win and a consistent style.
Maccabi Tel Aviv experienced its worst-ever EuroLeague season start, suffering a significant 90-67 defeat to Panathinaikos on Friday. This marked the team's third loss of the current EuroLeague season. Following the game, head coach Oded Katash expressed his disappointment, stating that the loss "doesn't feel good at all." Katash attributed the team's struggles to a lack of confidence and poor execution, highlighting a "0 for 10" three-point shooting performance in the first half and numerous turnovers that led to easy points for the opponent. He noted that the team's body language and overall confidence were lacking. Katash admitted that after a previous win against Hapoel Tel Aviv, the team might have expected things to come more easily, but acknowledged they are still searching for a playing style they can believe in. He emphasized the need for the team to find a way to build confidence and secure their first win, which he believes will provide much-needed energy and belief. The coach also alluded to existing shortcomings within the team but declined to elaborate further, stating that consistency is an issue across various EuroLeague teams.
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