Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Third Straight EuroLeague Loss, Starts Season 0-3
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Panathinaikos 90-67, their third straight EuroLeague defeat.
- The team's 0-3 start is their worst in nearly 30 years.
- Maccabi suffered significant offensive and defensive struggles throughout the game.
- Coach Oded Katash called the performance worrying despite the team's quality.
- Players expressed frustration and a need to unite and improve quickly.
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a significant 90-67 defeat against Panathinaikos on Friday, marking their third consecutive loss in the EuroLeague. This 0-3 start to the European season is the team's worst in nearly three decades, leaving them at the bottom of the league standings.
The game was characterized by Maccabi's offensive struggles from the outset. They scored only 10 points in the first quarter and a dismal 24 in the first half, with abysmal shooting percentages, including 0-for-10 from three-point range. The team also committed nine turnovers in the first half and a total of 16 by the end of the game, a recurring issue this season.
"The defensive and offensive stats were terrible, nothing we did worked. We lost confidence with every shot that didn't go in," sources within the team stated. "As usual, we had no defense, and offensively we have a very big problem that we must solve. There is no shooter to lead the team, neither from three nor from the field."
Coach Oded Katash expressed his disappointment, noting the team's poor performance and lack of desired playing style. "We know we are better than this, which is why we are so frustrated. We have a lot of quality, but the way we played for many minutes is worrying us," he said.
Players echoed the sentiment of frustration and lack of energy. "Everyone looks depressed. We need to lift our heads," said one club source, hoping for a quick recovery in their upcoming game. Guard Jaylen Hoard urged the team to stay united despite the losses, while Iffe Lundberg acknowledged the need for improvement and cautioned against panic, emphasizing the importance of every game in the demanding EuroLeague.
Looking ahead, Maccabi hopes for the return of Daniel Theis, who missed the game due to an ankle injury, for their upcoming match against Hapoel Jerusalem in the Winner Cup semifinals. John DiBartolomeo is also expected to miss that game due to a family event.
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