Maccabi Tel Aviv Loses to Barcelona, Worries Over Yam Madar Injury
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost a close EuroLeague game to Barcelona, 90-87, with guard Yam Madar suffering a late-game injury. The team is concerned about Madar's condition ahead of their next game against Valencia on Thursday, though Madar expressed optimism about his recovery. Coach Oded Katash also criticized the referees for controversial calls during the match.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Barcelona 90-87 in a EuroLeague game.
- Guard Yam Madar scored a career-high 22 points but suffered a late-game injury.
- The team is worried about Madar's injury ahead of their Thursday game against Valencia.
- Madar stated he expects to recover for the upcoming game.
- Coach Oded Katash criticized the referees for controversial calls.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv's current EuroLeague record is 4-1.
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a painful 90-87 EuroLeague loss to Barcelona on Tuesday, despite a career-best performance from guard Yam Madar. Madar scored 22 points but sustained an injury late in the game after a collision with Kevin Punter, falling hard to the court. The team is concerned about the severity of the injury, as they face a tough road game against Valencia on Thursday. Madar himself downplayed the injury, stating it was just a fall and he expects to recover in time for Thursday's game.
Maccabi Tel Aviv also expressed strong criticism of the referees following a series of controversial calls during the match. Coach Oded Katash admitted to being frustrated, receiving a technical foul, and noted several questionable situations throughout the game. He highlighted issues such as offensive rebounds, foul usage, and baskets scored despite good defense, suggesting these small details decided the outcome.
Looking ahead to the game against Valencia, Katash acknowledged the difficulty of recovery and the need for fresh legs, potentially expanding the team's rotation. The team's current record stands at 4-1 early in the season.
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