Maccabi Tel Aviv Looks to Carry Momentum into EuroLeague Road Games
Translated & summarized from Sport5 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 recently reached the Winner Cup final, secured their first EuroLeague win against Milan, and achieved a decisive league victory. EuroLeague officials observed the team's home game, with Maccabi hoping for a return of league games to Israel. Coach Oded Katash has a full squad available, except for an injured player, as they aim to continue their upward trend against stronger Spanish opponents.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Barcelona and Valencia in Spain this week for a double round of EuroLeague games.
- The team enters the games on a three-game winning streak across all competitions.
- Maccabi recently secured their first EuroLeague win of the season against Milan.
- EuroLeague officials visited Israel and were impressed by the team's home game atmosphere.
- Coach Oded Katash has a full roster available, with one player injured.
- Key players like Ify Lundberg and Jalen Hurd are expected to continue their strong performances.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to begin a double week of EuroLeague play in Spain, facing Barcelona on Tuesday and Valencia on Thursday. The team enters this stretch with positive momentum, having secured three consecutive wins across all competitions. They aim to translate this improved performance into success in the European league, where their current record stands at 3-1 after a difficult start to the season.
The past ten days have offered Maccabi several reasons for optimism. Coach Oded Katash's squad advanced to the Winner Cup final with strong defensive play, achieved their first EuroLeague victory of the season against Milan, and followed up with a decisive 120-93 league win over Hapoel Galil Elyon in front of nearly 11,000 spectators at Menora Mivtachim Arena.
High-ranking EuroLeague officials, including CEO Chus Bueno and Competition Manager Diego Gian, attended the game against Galil Elyon and were reportedly impressed by the arena's condition and the sporting atmosphere. Maccabi hopes this positive visit and significant fan support will aid their efforts to bring EuroLeague games back to Israel, with a decision expected soon.
Meanwhile, the team must focus on the upcoming Spanish road games. All other players are healthy and ready, allowing Katash flexibility in managing player minutes and rotation to accommodate the demanding schedule.
The club is looking for continued strong performances from key players like Ify Lundberg and Jalen Hurd, who have recently stepped up. Maccabi feels the team is showing improvement both collectively and individually, with the professional process starting to yield results on the court. After a confidence-boosting week, Maccabi faces a significant challenge against two Spanish opponents who currently hold better EuroLeague records. The team understands that their recent form must continue on the road, away from the home crowd advantage, in hopes of securing more victories this week.
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