Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures Dramatic EuroLeague Win, Boosts Confidence
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a dramatic 91-88 EuroLeague road victory against Valencia, improving their record to 4-2 and boosting team confidence. Key performances came from Jimmy Clark with 17 points and Yam Madar with 11 points, while Bonzie Colson also contributed significantly. Coach Oded Kattash highlighted the team's character and confidence gained from the win, which followed a tough loss to Barcelona. The team will now focus on their next Israeli Premier League game.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Valencia 91-88 in a dramatic EuroLeague road game.
- The win improved Maccabi Tel Aviv's EuroLeague record to 4-2.
- Jimmy Clark scored 17 points, including crucial late-game free throws.
- Yam Madar played through injury to score 11 points.
- Bonzie Colson added 11 points and two key three-pointers.
- Lorenzo Brown continued to struggle, scoring 6 points with 4 turnovers.
Maccabi Tel Aviv achieved a significant 91-88 road victory over Valencia in a dramatic EuroLeague game, improving their season record to 4-2. This win, coming after a tough loss to Barcelona and a shaky start to the season, provides coach Oded Kattash with reasons for optimism regarding the team's European campaign.
Despite building an early 12-point lead, Maccabi saw Valencia, a strong competitor in the league, narrow the gap and even take a slight lead. However, unlike in previous games, the Israeli team did not falter, overcoming a mental lapse and finding crucial answers in the decisive moments.
Guard Jimmy Clark, who had struggled offensively earlier in the season, delivered a standout performance, scoring 17 points and dishing out 4 assists in 21 minutes. He was instrumental in the final minute, scoring five consecutive points to secure the win. "It was a very important victory for us," Clark stated after the game, also noting the win coincided with club official Shimon Mizrahi's birthday.
Guard Yam Madar played through back pain, sustained in a previous game, to score 11 points and grab 3 rebounds in 20 minutes, continuing his momentum from the Barcelona game. Coach Kattash praised the team's fight, offensive execution, and confidence, calling it a "big win" that provided significant self-assurance after the Barcelona defeat.
Bonzie Colson also contributed 11 points and 5 rebounds, hitting key momentum-shifting three-pointers. However, Lorenzo Brown continued to underperform, scoring only 6 points with 4 turnovers, a stark contrast to his previous season's form. Maccabi Tel Aviv will return to domestic league play on Sunday, hosting Ironi Kiryat Ata in the second round of the Israeli Premier League.
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