Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Updates on Madar's Status Ahead of Real Madrid Clash
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Ironi Kiryat Ata 116-89 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Coach Oded Kattash expressed satisfaction with his team's performance and confirmed guard Yam Madar will return for the upcoming game against Real Madrid. Player Shane Hunter had a strong debut with a double-double, and John DiBartolomeo set a personal record for three-pointers. The opposing coach, Eldad Bentov, acknowledged his team's poor first-half performance.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv decisively beat Ironi Kiryat Ata 116-89 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
- Coach Oded Kattash expects guard Yam Madar to return for the Real Madrid game.
- Shane Hunter delivered a double-double in his debut for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- John DiBartolomeo broke his personal record for three-pointers made in the victory.
- Visiting coach Eldad Bentov cited his team's defensive struggles in the first half.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a dominant 116-89 victory over Ironi Kiryat Ata in the Israeli Basketball Premier League on Sunday. Coach Oded Kattash expressed surprise at the one-sided nature of the game, stating, "We didn't think it would look like this." He praised his team's performance, particularly their body language and seriousness, and noted that minutes were distributed while resting injured players.
Kattash provided an update on his roster ahead of the upcoming game against Real Madrid. "Yam Madar will return for the game against Real Madrid, I hope the rest will help him," he said. "Also, Efi [Efi Ezer, not named in article] felt something in his knee but I believe he will feel good." The coach also commented on player Kithon Wallace's adaptation to a different style of basketball, acknowledging his desire to learn but also his tendency to overthink.
Shane Hunter made a strong debut, recording a double-double, and was lauded by Kattash as "terrific." John DiBartolomeo also had a notable performance, breaking his personal record for three-pointers made. DiBartolomeo reflected on the win, emphasizing the team's focus from the start and the enjoyment of playing for the home fans.
Addressing the team's recent form and playing away from home in Europe, DiBartolomeo acknowledged the difficulty but expressed optimism about the team's development and connection. He looked forward to the Real Madrid matchup, stating, "We are now looking ahead to Real." Opposing coach Eldad Bentov admitted his team "didn't show up" in the first half, especially defensively, and that they were punished for mistakes against Maccabi. He stated that his team learned a lesson and showed improvement in the second half.
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