Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures Hard-Fought EuroLeague Victory Over Valencia

Maccabi Tel Aviv achieved their second EuroLeague win of the season, defeating Valencia 91-88 in a challenging away game. This victory improves their season record to 4-2 and signals that the team, led by coach Oded Katash, is far from being counted out. Katash highlighted the team's strong defensive effort in the second half and their effective offense, stating, "We fought hard, played correctly on offense, played with confidence, and this is a big win for us." He dedicated the victory to Shimon Mizrahi, the team's president, who was celebrating his birthday. The coach also reflected on the team's potential, noting that "great things are ahead of us" and praising their surgical offensive play against Valencia. Players Roman Sorkin, who scored 16 points, J'Covan Brown, and Oshea Brissett also commented on the win. Sorkin emphasized the team's need for the victory after a previous loss to Barcelona and their belief in themselves, stating, "We proved something to ourselves, we believed in ourselves." Brown added that they wanted to give Mizrahi a nice birthday gift, while Brissett noted the importance of playing together and slowing down Valencia's fast-paced game. The team is showing improved defensive and mental stability, despite some unlucky buzzer-beater shots.