Maccabi Tel Aviv to Seek Answers on Referee Decisions After EuroLeague Loss
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost a close 90-87 EuroLeague game to Barcelona, falling to a 4-1 record and expressing frustration over officiating. The team plans to seek answers from the EuroLeague regarding specific calls, including one involving player Yam Madar, who also suffered an injury. Despite the loss, Madar achieved career-highs in points and efficiency rating. Maccabi will now travel to Valencia for their next game.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Barcelona 90-87 in a dramatic EuroLeague game, dropping their record to 4-1.
- The team is frustrated with officiating and plans to request explanations from the EuroLeague.
- Player Yam Madar achieved career-highs in points and efficiency rating despite an injury.
- Justin Robinson's late three-pointer secured the win for Barcelona.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv will travel to Valencia for their next EuroLeague game.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is expressing significant frustration following their 90-87 defeat to Barcelona in the EuroLeague on Tuesday. The team fell to a 4-1 record in the competition after a dramatic loss, with sources within the club feeling that officiating played a role in the outcome. A club representative stated that while they are cautious about criticizing referees, several questionable calls negatively impacted their chances of winning.
The team plans to request explanations from the EuroLeague regarding specific calls, including an incident where a kick by Barcelona's Tyrese Martin towards Maccabi player Yam Madar was apparently missed by officials despite review. The frustration is compounded by the feeling that Maccabi could have won the game, but a late three-pointer by Justin Robinson with 1.9 seconds remaining sealed their fate.
Despite the painful loss, which one team official described as one that will hurt for a long time and was a crucial game for their season's start, there were bright spots. Yam Madar delivered a career-best performance in points (22) and efficiency rating (31) in the EuroLeague, carrying the team in the second half. The club expressed confidence in Madar, whose summer acquisition was justified by his play, noting his significant scoring increase compared to last season.
Madar also suffered an injury during the controversial play involving Martin, landing awkwardly on his back and experiencing discomfort for the remainder of the game. He is expected to undergo treatment before Maccabi's next game against Valencia. Player Bonzie Colson acknowledged the tough loss but highlighted positive takeaways and the team's improvement on both ends of the court, calling it a significant learning experience. Oshea Brissett echoed this sentiment, noting the team's progress and the competitive nature of the EuroLeague.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is scheduled to travel from Barcelona to Valencia for their upcoming game on Thursday. The team will hold a light practice and a video session to prepare for Valencia, who recently suffered a dramatic loss themselves.
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