Maccabi Tel Aviv Ends Losing Streak With Dominant EuroLeague Victory
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv achieved their first EuroLeague victory, defeating Olimpia Milano 97-79 in Belgrade after an initial three-game losing streak. Led by Yam Madar, who scored 17 points, the team controlled the game from the start, building a significant lead. Key contributions also came from Jaylen Hoard and Bonzie Colson. The win marks a crucial turnaround for Maccabi in the European competition.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Olimpia Milano 97-79 in Belgrade for their first EuroLeague win.
- Yam Madar led Maccabi Tel Aviv with 17 points, ending a three-game losing streak.
- Jaylen Hoard and Bonzie Colson also scored 13 points each for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Moses Wright was the top scorer for Olimpia Milano with 23 points.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv established a double-digit lead early and maintained control throughout the game.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured their first EuroLeague win of the season, decisively defeating Olimpia Milano 97-79 in Belgrade. After a disappointing start with three consecutive losses, the team, led by Yam Madar, halted their downward trend.
Maccabi established control early, setting the pace from the outset with strong offensive performances from Jaylen Hoard and Yam Madar. They built a double-digit lead in the first quarter, though Milano managed to narrow the gap. Madar continued to be a key player in the second quarter, hitting crucial three-pointers, with Daniel Theis and Iffe Lundberg also contributing. Milano stayed in contention thanks to Moses Wright and Garrison Mathews, heading into halftime with Maccabi leading 51-45.
The second half saw Maccabi maintain their advantage despite Milano's attempts to rally. Madar remained dominant, supported by Theis and Lundberg, while Wright and Mathews kept the Italian team within striking distance. In the final quarter, Maccabi fully seized control. Bonzie Colson delivered an excellent performance, Madar effectively managed the game, and Sorkin and Hoard made significant plays in the paint. Maccabi extended their lead to 20 points late in the game, securing a commanding 97-79 victory.
Top scorers for Maccabi Tel Aviv included Yam Madar with 17 points, Jaylen Hoard and Bonzie Colson with 13 points each, and Roman Sorkin with 12 points. For Olimpia Milano, Moses Wright led with 23 points, followed by Alec Peters with 12.
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