Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers First League Loss After Overtime Thriller
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered its first Israeli Basketball Premier League loss, falling 93-90 in overtime to Maccabi Rishon LeZion. Coach Oded Katash cited poor shooting and player frustration, while coach Guy Kaplan praised his team's fight. Star player Quay Grant called the win a validation and a chance to build momentum.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost its first league game 93-90 in overtime to Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
- Coach Oded Katash cited a poor shooting night and player frustration as key factors.
- Maccabi Rishon LeZion's coach Guy Kaplan praised his team's intensity and crowd support.
- Maccabi's star player Quay Grant called the win a validation of the team's ability.
- The loss is Maccabi Tel Aviv's second consecutive defeat across all competitions.
Maccabi Tel Aviv experienced its first defeat in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, losing 93-90 in overtime to Maccabi Rishon LeZion on Saturday. The loss marked a second consecutive defeat for Oded Katash's team, following a EuroLeague game against Real Madrid.
Coach Katash attributed the loss to a poor shooting night, stating the team shot 2-for-18 from three-point range in the first half and missed five open threes in overtime. He acknowledged the team's challenging schedule, playing 48 hours after a significant game, but emphasized the need to recover quickly. Katash also highlighted mental challenges, noting player frustration when shots aren't falling and the importance of maintaining a positive spirit throughout the long season.
From the winning side, coach Guy Kaplan praised his team's intensity and the home crowd's support. He stated that while basketball is secondary, playing with conviction and belief can lead to victory. Kaplan commended his players for their fight after a tough loss earlier in the week and acknowledged that the team is aiming to improve upon last year's performance.
Kaplan also lauded team star Quay Grant, calling him the "engine" and expressing relief that Grant was able to shake off some pressure. Grant himself called the win a "validation" of the team's ability and expressed excitement about turning momentum around, thanking the fans for their support.
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