Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures Dramatic EuroLeague Victory Over Valencia
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv achieved a significant 91-88 EuroLeague victory over Valencia on Thursday, bouncing back from a previous loss to Barcelona. The team displayed improved energy and execution, with key performances from Jimmy Clark and other players. This win improves Maccabi's record to 4-2 and boosts their confidence for upcoming games against Real Madrid and in the Israeli league.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Valencia 91-88 in a dramatic EuroLeague road game.
- The victory improved Maccabi's EuroLeague record to 4-2, placing them 15th.
- Jimmy Clark scored 17 points, including crucial late-game free throws.
- Coach Oded Katash praised the team's focus, belief, and character.
- Six Maccabi players scored in double figures, with strong three-point shooting.
- Maccabi will next face Real Madrid in Belgrade and Hapoel Kiryat Ata domestically.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a dramatic 91-88 road victory over Valencia on Thursday, concluding their Spanish road trip with a win after a tough loss to Barcelona. The team showed renewed energy and improved performance, overcoming a strong Valencia squad that sits near the top of the EuroLeague standings. This win improves Maccabi's record to 4-2, placing them 15th in the league.
Maccabi started strong, building a double-digit lead that they maintained for much of the game, thanks to effective offense and defense, a marked improvement from their previous outing. Despite Valencia's comeback attempts, which saw the lead change hands multiple times, Maccabi remained composed to avoid a repeat of their loss to Barcelona.
Coach Oded Katash praised his team's resilience and focus, stating, "A great win for us, very important, against an excellent team in a tough arena. In Barcelona, we lost and felt we deserved to win. I saw in the players' eyes that they are very focused and believe." He noted the team's good execution against a high-paced opponent, highlighting their character and belief.
Jimmy Clark was instrumental in the win, scoring 17 points, including crucial late-game free throws that sealed the victory. "It was a very important win for us, especially after the tough loss to Barcelona," Clark said, adding that the win was also for club president Shimon Mizrahi's birthday. The team also benefited from a strong offensive showing, with six players scoring in double figures, and excellent three-point shooting (14/24).
Other notable performances included Roman Sorkin with 16 points, Jalen Hurd with 12, Oshey Brissett with 14 points and strong all-around play, Bonzie Colson with 11 points and 5 rebounds, Yam Madar with 11 points despite an injury, and Daniel Theis contributing 5 assists and 4 rebounds. The team expressed satisfaction with their performance, noting a game-by-game improvement and a positive feeling from the start.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is looking to build on this momentum for the rest of the European season. They are scheduled to play Real Madrid at home in Belgrade next week and will host Hapoel Kiryat Ata in the Israeli league prior to that.
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