Maccabi Tel Aviv Surprises Barcelona With Strong Three-Point Shooting
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv began their EuroLeague season by defeating Barcelona, largely due to impressive three-point shooting. The team made 9 of 18 three-point attempts, surprising the Spanish club. Player Bonzie Colson was a standout, scoring eight points in the first half, including a key basket assisted by Madr that led to a Barcelona timeout.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Barcelona in their EuroLeague season opener.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv shot an impressive 9 of 18 from three-point range against Barcelona.
- Spanish media expressed surprise at Maccabi Tel Aviv's three-point shooting performance.
- Bonzie Colson scored eight points in the first half for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- An assist from Madr led to a crucial basket by Colson, forcing a Barcelona timeout.
Maccabi Tel Aviv opened their EuroLeague season with a strong performance against Barcelona, surprising their Spanish opponents with exceptional three-point shooting. The Israeli team made 9 of their first 18 attempts from beyond the arc, a feat that impressed Spanish media. "The threes kept Maccabi alive. Both teams are not giving up, this is not a simple game. Maccabi is fighting," reported Mundo Deportivo. The publication also noted that Maccabi "is holding its ground, playing disciplined defense and initiating offense after a weak first quarter."
One of the standout players in the first half was Bonzie Colson, who scored eight points in six minutes. He was particularly highlighted for a difficult basket assisted by Madr, which reportedly forced Barcelona to call a timeout. "He forced Barcelona to take a timeout," claimed AS, calling it an "important basket for Maccabi Tel Aviv."
