Maccabi Tel Aviv Seeks Momentum in Spain's EuroLeague Double Week
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv begins a challenging EuroLeague double week in Spain against Barcelona and Valencia, aiming to extend a three-game winning streak. The team is optimistic about its form, especially after a recent dominant league win and the presence of EuroLeague officials at their home arena. Coach Oded Katash has nearly a full roster, with only the player injured, as they seek crucial wins to improve their 1-3 European record.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Barcelona and Valencia in Spain during a demanding EuroLeague double week.
- The team enters the games on a three-game winning streak across all competitions.
- EuroLeague officials attended Maccabi's recent dominant league victory, potentially aiding future hosting efforts.
- Coach Oded Katash has almost a full squad, with only player the player injured.
- Maccabi currently holds a 1-3 record in the EuroLeague this season.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to begin a demanding double week in the EuroLeague, facing Barcelona on Tuesday and Valencia on Thursday. This follows a recent streak of three consecutive wins across all competitions, including a first EuroLeague victory of the season against Milan and a dominant 120-93 win over Hapoel Galil Elyon in the Israeli league. The team is optimistic about continuing its improvement, particularly on the defensive end, and hopes to carry this momentum into their European games.
During the game against Galil Elyon, senior EuroLeague officials, including CEO Paulos "Chus" Bueno and Competition Manager Diego Gian, were present and reportedly impressed by the atmosphere at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Maccabi believes this visit could aid their efforts to host EuroLeague games in Israel later in the season.
Coach Oded Katash will have almost a full squad available, with only the player sidelined due to a knee injury. The coaching staff will manage player minutes carefully due to the demanding schedule. Key players like Ife Lundberg, Ousmane Brissett, and Jalen Hurd have shown recent improvement, and the team expects them to perform well. Maccabi views these upcoming games against Spanish teams as a significant test of their recent form and aims to secure victories to strengthen their standing in the competition. The team's current European record stands at one win and three losses.
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