Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Cites Strange Calls After EuroLeague Loss
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost a close EuroLeague game to Barcelona, 90-87, after a last-second basket. Coach Oded Katash criticized the officiating, calling some calls "strange," and noted the game was decided by small details. The team must now recover quickly for their next game against Valencia. Katash expressed hope for player health and the need for fresh legs.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Barcelona 90-87 in a EuroLeague game.
- Coach Oded Katash criticized the officiating after the loss.
- Barcelona scored the winning basket with under two seconds left.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv must quickly recover for their next game against Valencia.
- Katash cited small details and defensive interference as factors in the loss.
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a painful 90-87 defeat against Barcelona in their EuroLeague double-week opener, conceding a game-winning basket with less than two seconds remaining. Following the game, coach Oded Katash expressed frustration, particularly with the officiating, stating, "There were some strange things in this game." He acknowledged that the game was decided by small details and that his team could have played smarter, especially in the first half. Katash noted that Barcelona "interfered with our play" and that Maccabi conceded too many points early in possessions. He also mentioned receiving a technical foul while trying to avoid frustration over the referees' decisions, though he declined to elaborate further on specific calls. Despite the loss, Katash emphasized the need for his players to recover quickly for their upcoming game against Valencia, highlighting their experience in the EuroLeague and their ability to bounce back. He expressed hope for the team's health and the potential need for fresh legs, viewing the next game as a new opportunity.
