Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Cites Strange Calls After EuroLeague Loss
Translated & summarized from N12 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 frustration but focused on the need for his players to bounce back.
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 will play Valencia next.
- Katash called for his team to recover quickly from the defeat.
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a painful 90-87 defeat against Barcelona in a 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, noting that while his team was competitive, they could have played smarter, especially in the first half. Katash felt Barcelona's defense disrupted their offensive flow, 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 ahead of their next game against Valencia, highlighting their experience in the EuroLeague and expressing hope for the team's health. He indicated that the team would review game footage to prepare for their upcoming challenges.
