Maccabi Tel Aviv Clinches Dramatic EuroLeague Win Over Valencia
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Valencia 91-88 in a dramatic EuroLeague game, improving their record to 4-2 and dedicating the win to chairman Shimon Mizrahi's 87th birthday. Coach Oded Katash praised his team's character and resilience after a recent loss to Barcelona. Key players Jimmy Clark and Roman Sorkin also highlighted the importance of the win and team effort. The team will next play in the Israeli league before facing Real Madrid in the EuroLeague.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Valencia 91-88 in a dramatic EuroLeague game.
- The victory was dedicated to the 87th birthday of club chairman Shimon Mizrahi.
- Coach Oded Katash praised his team's character and confidence after a recent loss.
- Jimmy Clark led Maccabi with 17 points, including crucial late-game baskets.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv's EuroLeague record improves to 4-2.
- The team will face Real Madrid in their next EuroLeague match.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a crucial 91-88 EuroLeague victory against Valencia in Spain, improving their season record to 4-2. The win came just two days after a heartbreaking loss to Barcelona, showcasing the team's resilience and character. The dramatic triumph was dedicated to the 87th birthday of the club's legendary chairman, Shimon Mizrahi.
Head coach Oded Katash praised his players for their mental fortitude and effective game management. "We showed a lot of character today. There was a great effort, good body language. We wanted it. We did good defensive work in the second half," Katash stated. He highlighted the team's confidence and strong offensive play, calling it a "big win for us." Katash also emphasized the importance of bouncing back quickly from the Barcelona defeat, noting the team felt "very bad" about it but executed their game plan and proved their character. He expressed optimism about building stability, both defensively and mentally, while acknowledging significant challenges ahead.
Key player Jimmy Clark, who led all scorers with 17 points including decisive late-game baskets, shared his joy. "This was a very important win for us, especially after we lost a tough game against Barcelona," Clark said. He added that the team wanted to give their president a nice birthday gift. Forward Oshea Brissett, who had a perfect shooting night with 14 points, stressed the importance of teamwork and matching Valencia's pace. "We played together, stayed united, and played correct basketball. It's a very good win in an amazing atmosphere," Brissett commented.
Roman Sorkin, who contributed 16 points, 3 blocks, and an efficiency rating of 18, also spoke about the team's need for the victory, both for themselves and for Mizrahi. "We proved something to ourselves tonight and believed in ourselves all the way," Sorkin said, noting the team's gradual improvement. Following their successful double-week road trip, Maccabi Tel Aviv will return to Israel. They are scheduled to host Hapoel Kiryat Ata in the Israeli league on Sunday before facing another Spanish opponent, Real Madrid, in Belgrade next Thursday. Real Madrid recently secured their third consecutive win, indicating a tough challenge for Maccabi as they aim to climb the EuroLeague standings.
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