Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Oded Kattash Updates on Yam Madar Ahead of Real Madrid Clash
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Ironi Kiryat Ata 116-89 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Coach Oded Kattash confirmed that guard Yam Madar is expected to return for their upcoming game against Real Madrid. Kattash praised the team's dominant performance and individual contributions, while also noting the challenges of integrating new players. The opposing coach, Eldad Bentov, acknowledged his team's struggles and the lesson learned from the significant loss.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv decisively beat Ironi Kiryat Ata 116-89 in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
- Coach Oded Kattash expects injured guard Yam Madar to play against Real Madrid.
- Shane Hunter achieved a double-double in his debut for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- John DiBartolomeo set a personal record for three-pointers in the victory.
- Visiting coach Eldad Bentov stated his team learned a lesson from the loss.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a dominant 116-89 victory over Ironi Kiryat Ata in the Israeli Basketball Premier League on Sunday. Coach Oded Kattash provided an update on player Yam Madar, stating he is expected to return for the upcoming game against Real Madrid. Kattash also commented on the team's performance, expressing surprise at the one-sided nature of the win, especially after a previous close encounter in the Winner Cup. He praised the team's body language and seriousness, highlighting the contributions of John DiBartolomeo, Armando Bacot, and T.J. Leaf, as well as a double-double from Shane Hunter in his debut.
Kattash lauded Hunter's "amazing" performance and commitment, noting his suitability for the team. Regarding Kithon Wallace, the coach described his integration as a natural process, acknowledging his potential and desire to learn, while also noting he might be overthinking at times. Kattash expressed hope that Madar's rest would be beneficial and that another player, who felt a knee issue, would also recover in time for the Real Madrid game.
John DiBartolomeo, who set a personal record for three-pointers, reflected on the win, emphasizing the team's focus from the start. He acknowledged the difficulty of playing away from home in Europe but expressed satisfaction with the team's recent development and momentum. DiBartolomeo stated that the team is looking ahead to the Real Madrid match.
Visiting coach Eldad Bentov admitted his team was outplayed, particularly in the first half, and struggled defensively against Maccabi. He noted that his team needs to be stronger mentally to compete in such games and that they learned a lesson, showing improvement in the second half.
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