Maccabi Tel Aviv Frustrated After Another EuroLeague Loss
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost heavily to Crvena Zvezda 100-78 in the EuroLeague, their sixth loss in eight games. Coach Oded Katash criticized the team's lack of fight and poor defensive effort. The team struggled offensively, with only two players scoring in double digits. Maccabi will host Paris next, seeking to improve their 2-6 record.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost 100-78 to Crvena Zvezda in the EuroLeague, falling to a 2-6 record.
- Coach Oded Katash described the team's performance as "embarrassing" and lacking fight.
- Maccabi's defense struggled, allowing three Crvena Zvezda players to score 18 points or more.
- Only two Maccabi players, Jimmer Clark and Roman Sorkin, scored in double figures.
- Maccabi will host Paris on Thursday, another team with a 2-6 EuroLeague record.
Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered a significant 100-78 defeat to Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade, marking their sixth loss in eight EuroLeague games. The team now holds a 2-6 record, placing them 18th in the standings. From the outset, Maccabi appeared outmatched, with the Serbian team establishing a double-digit lead in the first quarter and extending it to as much as 28 points before halftime.
Coach Oded Katash expressed deep disappointment, calling the performance "very bad, embarrassing." He acknowledged the team's tendency to give up quickly when falling behind, stating, "We don't show that we want it, that we fight." Katash took responsibility for the team's mental state, noting their failure to respond to the opponent's early surge.
The team's defensive struggles were again evident, failing to contain Crvena Zvezda's offensive firepower. Tyson Carter led the Serbian team with 24 points, followed by Jared Butler with 21 and Jordan Nwora with 18. Maccabi's offense was also anemic, with only Jimmer Clark (19 points) and Roman Sorkin (13 points) reaching double figures.
Player Kithon Wallace commented on the team's lack of preparedness, saying, "They came ready. We just weren't ready." He highlighted the defensive issues, particularly the opponent's early three-point shooting, which left Maccabi in a deficit they couldn't overcome.
Maccabi's next EuroLeague challenge is at home against Paris, who also have a 2-6 record. The team also announced the addition of Shane Hunter to their EuroLeague roster, suggesting he might be integrated into the rotation.
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