Maccabi Tel Aviv Enters Busy European Week with Momentum
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv begins a double-week of Euroleague games in Spain against Barcelona and Valencia, carrying momentum from three straight wins. The team is optimistic following a strong defensive performance, a league victory, and positive reception from Euroleague officials who visited the arena. Coach Oded Katash has a nearly full squad, with only the player injured, as they aim to translate recent improvements into European success.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Barcelona and Valencia in Spain during a demanding Euroleague double-week.
- The team is on a three-game winning streak across all competitions, including their first Euroleague win.
- Euroleague officials visited Maccabi's arena, impressing them and potentially aiding efforts to host games in Israel.
- Coach Oded Katash has a full squad available except for injured player the player.
- Key players like Iffe Lundberg, Ousmane Brissett, and Jalen Hurd are expected to continue their strong performances.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to begin a double-week in the Euroleague, facing Barcelona on Tuesday and Valencia on Thursday. The team arrives in Spain with a positive trajectory, having secured three consecutive wins across all competitions. This streak includes a Euroleague victory over Milan, their first of the season, and a decisive 120-93 league win against Hapoel Galil Elyon in front of nearly 11,000 spectators.
The recent period has offered several reasons for optimism for Maccabi. Coach Oded Katash's squad advanced to the Winner Cup final with strong defensive play. The league game against Galil Elyon was attended by high-ranking Euroleague officials, including CEO and Competition Manager Diego Goyen, who were reportedly impressed by the venue and the sporting atmosphere. Maccabi hopes this positive reception will aid their efforts to have Euroleague games returned to Israel, with a decision expected soon.
For the upcoming Spanish fixtures, Katash has a full roster available, with the exception of player the player, who is sidelined with a knee injury. All other players are fit and ready. Katash is expected to manage player minutes and adjust the rotation due to the demanding schedule of the double-week.
The club is looking for continued strong performances from key players like Iffe Lundberg, Ousmane Brissett, and Jalen Hurd, who have been instrumental in the team's recent improvement. Maccabi feels the team is progressing both collectively and individually, with their professional process beginning to yield results on the court. The team faces a significant test against two Spanish opponents who currently hold better Euroleague records than Maccabi, aiming to carry their recent form and home crowd support into these away games.
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