Maccabi Tel Aviv Collapses in EuroLeague Loss to Real Madrid
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Real Madrid 113-99 in Belgrade, marking their fifth EuroLeague defeat and dropping them to 16th place. The team squandered a 15-point first-half lead, with coach Oded Katash citing an inability to slow down Real Madrid's offense. Player Jalen Hurd noted the team stopped moving the ball effectively. The club is seeking to sign a new guard, potentially Nemanja Nedovic, due to injuries.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 113-99 to Real Madrid in Belgrade, dropping to 16th place in the EuroLeague.
- The team lost a 15-point first-half lead, failing to maintain momentum in the second half.
- Coach Oded Katash cited an inability to slow Real Madrid's offense and player fatigue.
- Player Jalen Hurd stated the team stopped moving the ball effectively under the basket.
- The absence of injured player Efev Lundberg was noted as a significant factor.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly looking to sign a new guard, possibly Nemanja Nedovic.
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered their fifth EuroLeague loss of the season, falling 113-99 at home in Belgrade to Real Madrid. The team now holds a 5-2 record, placing them 16th in the standings. Maccabi started strong, building a 15-point lead with energetic play and solid defense, reminiscent of their previous game against Valencia.
However, Real Madrid began to close the gap in the second quarter, and the teams went into halftime with Maccabi holding only a one-point lead. Coach Oded Katash acknowledged the strong start but noted the inability to slow down Real Madrid's offense, which included exceptional shooting and offensive rebounds. "They shot really well, and got some offensive rebounds, big lineups, it's never easy," Katash said.
Real Madrid, who set a club record with 21 three-pointers, took control in the second half. The Spanish team extended their lead significantly, reaching a 20-point advantage in the fourth quarter, showcasing their physical strength and status as one of the league's top teams. "We took shots too early, we played faster and that's how we lost our game as a team," stated sources close to the club.
Player Jalen Hurd commented on the team's struggles, stating, "We stopped moving under the basket, and whenever that happens we get into trouble. It's not the first time." He added that the team needs to move the ball better, as they did in previous wins. The absence of Efev Lundberg due to injury was felt, particularly in the guards' fatigue and the team's offensive creativity. Sources within the club noted that Kithon Wallace is struggling, impacting the backcourt significantly with Lundberg out.
Maccabi's leading scorers were Jimmy Clark with 20 points and Bonzie Colson with 19 points, including 5-of-5 from three-point range. Yam Madar contributed 14 points and 5 assists, while Oshea Brissett and Jalen Hurd each scored 10. Daniel Theis added 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in the first half but couldn't maintain his performance. The club is reportedly working to sign a new guard, with experienced Serbian guard Nemanja Nedovic on their radar.
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