Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures First EuroLeague Win With Dominant Victory Over Milan
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Milan 97-79 for their first EuroLeague win after three straight losses. The team honored victims of the October 7th massacre with a moment of silence and black armbands. Key players like Yam Madar and Jalen Hurd led the dominant performance, securing a much-needed confidence boost for the season.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Milan 97-79 for their first EuroLeague win of the season.
- The victory followed three consecutive losses for the Israeli basketball team.
- Players wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence for October 7th victims.
- Yam Madar and Jalen Hurd were key performers in the dominant display.
- The win provides a significant confidence boost for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Maccabi Tel Aviv achieved their first victory in the EuroLeague basketball competition, defeating Milan 97-79 after a strong performance. This win comes after a challenging start to the season, which saw the team suffer three consecutive losses.
Before the game, a moment of silence was observed to honor the victims of the October 7th massacre, with players from both teams wearing black armbands as a sign of solidarity and remembrance.
On the court, Maccabi Tel Aviv displayed one of their best games of the season. Led by Yam Madar's playmaking from the start, Jalen Hurd's dominance under the baskets, and quality minutes from Daniel Theis off the bench, the team established a double-digit lead in the first quarter. Although Milan managed to narrow the gap before halftime, Maccabi maintained a 51-45 advantage.
In the second half, coach Oded Katash's team continued to control the game. Madar, Roman Sorkin, and Iffe Lundberg extended the lead, fending off Milan's efforts despite a strong showing from Moses Wright. The final quarter saw Maccabi seal the victory, with Bonzie Colson scoring crucial points, Madar continuing to direct the offense effectively, and Sorkin and Hurd finishing plays near the basket. The lead grew to 20 points, securing the impressive 97-79 win.
The victory not only ended Maccabi's losing streak in the EuroLeague but also provided a significant confidence boost for the remainder of the European season, highlighting improved performance on both ends of the court and broad contributions from the squad.
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