Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Disappointing EuroLeague Loss to Paris
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Paris Basketball 99-94 in a EuroLeague game on Thursday, marking their third straight defeat and worsening their record to 2-7. The team's defense was weak, and they committed 18 turnovers, allowing Paris to shoot efficiently. Coach Oded Katash faces mounting pressure ahead of a key derby match against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Paris Basketball 99-94 in a EuroLeague game on Thursday.
- The loss is Maccabi's third consecutive defeat across all competitions.
- Maccabi's EuroLeague record dropped to 2-7 after the disappointing performance.
- Nadir Hifi led Paris with 26 points, while Maccabi struggled with 18 turnovers.
- Coach Oded Katash faces significant pressure ahead of the derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's struggles continued as they fell to Paris Basketball 99-94 in a disappointing EuroLeague road game on Thursday. This marks their third consecutive loss across all competitions and drops their EuroLeague record to a dismal 2-7, mirroring their performance from the previous season. The team, coached by Oded Katash, displayed weak defense and struggled to maintain offensive momentum throughout the game, allowing Paris to secure their fifth win in five matchups between the two clubs in the tournament.
The game began with Maccabi looking disconnected and struggling offensively, enabling Paris to build an early nine-point lead by the end of the first quarter, 25-17. While Maccabi showed some improvement in the second quarter, with Roman Sorkin and Keaton Wallace contributing, they managed to take a slim 36-35 lead at halftime despite committing 10 turnovers in the first half.
The second half devolved into a back-and-forth offensive battle, but Maccabi's defensive frailties persisted. Despite taking the lead multiple times, they were unable to capitalize on momentum. Nadir Hifi led Paris's charge, scoring 26 points, while Maccabi's offense relied heavily on individual plays from players like Bonzie Colson and Jimmy Clark. The third quarter ended in a 65-65 tie.
The decisive blow came in the fourth quarter when Paris intensified their play, executing fast breaks, dominating the rebound, and capitalizing on Maccabi's lapses in concentration to build an eight-point lead. Although Maccabi attempted a comeback through Colson, Clark, and Yam Madar, crucial missed shots, turnovers, and a charging foul by Clark ultimately sealed their fate. The team's 18 turnovers, allowing Paris to shoot 71% from the field in the second half, and soft defense were highlighted as major issues.
With captain John DiBartolomeo absent due to the birth of his child and Daniel Theis not playing, Katash faces significant concerns heading into a crucial derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv. The loss suggests another premature end to Maccabi's EuroLeague season.
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