Maccabi Tel Aviv Guard Jimmy Clark Reflects on Humiliating EuroLeague Loss
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv started the EuroLeague season with a 0-3 record.
- The team lost heavily to Panathinaikos 90-67 in Athens.
- Guard Jimmy Clark cited early turnovers and lack of energy as issues.
- Clark praised the team's fighting spirit despite the score.
- The loss marked Maccabi's worst-ever EuroLeague start.
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a historic 90-67 defeat to Panathinaikos in Athens, marking their worst-ever start to a EuroLeague season with a 0-3 record. The team trailed by 15 points in the first quarter and scored only 24 points in the entire first half, shooting 0-for-10 from three-point range. At one point, they were down by a staggering 30 points.
Guard Jimmy Clark was among the underperforming players, contributing 7 points on 33% shooting, along with 5 turnovers and 3 assists. Speaking to "Skweek" after the game, Clark acknowledged early turnovers and a lack of cohesive play, stating, "We didn't bring the energy for the full 40 minutes."
When asked what he could take away from the disappointing performance, Clark highlighted the team's resilience. "The fact that the guys didn't give up, no matter what the score was. We continued to fight even when things weren't going our way," he said. He emphasized that the team showed character and a collective desire to win.
Clark added that while things don't always go as planned, displaying character, fight, and toughness in difficult moments is crucial. He also commented positively on the atmosphere at Panathinaikos' arena, calling it "amazing" and "fun to play in."
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