Maccabi Tel Aviv Finds Optimism After Second Straight Win
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv achieved their second consecutive win in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, defeating Ironi Kiryat Ata 116-89. Captain John DiBartolomeo scored a career-high 21 points, while new player Shane Hunter had a double-double in his debut. The team, which also recently won in the EuroLeague, is now preparing to face Real Madrid in Belgrade on Thursday.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Ironi Kiryat Ata 116-89 for their second straight league win.
- Captain John DiBartolomeo set a career-high with 21 points, including seven three-pointers.
- Newcomer Shane Hunter recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds in his debut.
- Coach Oded Katash used a deep rotation, resting several key players.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv will next play Real Madrid in the EuroLeague on Thursday in Belgrade.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured their second consecutive victory in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, defeating Ironi Kiryat Ata 116-89. The win, which followed a EuroLeague victory over Valencia, provided significant relief for the team after a challenging start to their European campaign. Coach Oded Katash utilized a deep rotation, giving substantial playing time to most of the team's roster.
Captain John DiBartolomeo led the scoring with a career-high 21 points, all from three-point range, hitting seven threes and adding six rebounds and five assists. T.J. Leaf contributed 17 points, appearing to regain his rhythm, while Armando Bacot scored 18 points and grabbed five 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 Yann Mader, Jaylen Hoard, Will Rayman, Daniel Theis, and Ife Lundberg, were rested. Coach Katash indicated that Mader, who has a tailbone injury, is expected to return soon for the game against Real Madrid. Lundberg missed the game due to illness and a minor knee injury, but his importance to the team was also highlighted.
Maccabi Tel Aviv will now shift their focus back to the EuroLeague, traveling to face Real Madrid on Thursday. The game will be played in Belgrade, as Maccabi continues to host its European home games there. The team is preparing for another tough Spanish opponent, emphasizing aggressiveness and intensity in their preparations.
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