Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures Dominant Win, Looks Ahead to EuroLeague
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Ironi Kiryat Ata 116-89 in their second consecutive Israeli Premier League win. Captain John DiBartolomeo led the team with a career-high 21 points, including seven three-pointers. The team is now preparing to face Real Madrid in the EuroLeague on Thursday in Belgrade, following a period of rest for several key players.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Ironi Kiryat Ata 116-89 for their second straight league win.
- Captain John DiBartolomeo scored a career-high 21 points, hitting seven three-pointers.
- Newcomer Shane Hunter recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds in his debut.
- Several players, including Yam Madar and Ife Lundberg, were rested for the game.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv will next play Real Madrid in the EuroLeague on Thursday in Belgrade.
Maccabi Tel Aviv achieved their second consecutive victory in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, defeating Ironi Kiryat Ata 116-89 on Sunday. This decisive win followed their recent EuroLeague triumph over Valencia, providing the team with significant relief after a challenging start to their European campaign.
Team sources expressed satisfaction with the win, emphasizing their readiness and seriousness in every practice and game. "We didn't guard them well enough in the first quarter, but then in the second quarter we guarded better and felt improvement. Everyone is still learning the system and the team approach," a team representative stated.
Coach Oded Katash utilized a broad rotation, giving substantial playing time to most of the team's players. Captain John DiBartolomeo was a standout performer, scoring a career-high 21 points, all from beyond the arc, with seven three-pointers. He also contributed 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Other notable performances included T.J. Leaf, who added 17 points and appears to be regaining his rhythm, and Armando Bacot with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Newcomer Shane Hunter made a strong debut, recording a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds, proving his suitability for the team and expressing confidence in his ability to play in the EuroLeague.
Several players, including Yam Madar, Jalen Hurd, Will Rayman, Daniel Theis, and Ife Lundberg, were rested for this game. Coach Katash indicated that Madar, who sustained a tailbone injury, is expected to return soon for the game against Real Madrid. He also highlighted the importance of Lundberg, who missed the game due to illness and a minor knee injury.
Maccabi Tel Aviv will now shift their focus back to the EuroLeague, traveling to face Real Madrid on Thursday in Belgrade, where they continue to host their European home games. The team is preparing for another tough Spanish opponent, with a strong emphasis on aggression and intensity during their preparations.
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