Daniel Theis Benched for 40 Minutes in Consecutive Maccabi Tel Aviv Games
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv's player Daniel Theis was benched for 40 consecutive minutes over two EuroLeague games, a sharp decline from his earlier playing time. Theis, a significant summer acquisition, played only in the first halves of recent games against Crvena Zvezda and Paris. Despite a prior injury, no current issue explains the reduced minutes, indicating a professional decision.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Daniel Theis was benched for 40 straight minutes across two Maccabi Tel Aviv games.
- Theis played only in the first halves of recent EuroLeague matches.
- His playing time significantly decreased after being a regular starter.
- No reported injury aggravation explains the benching.
- The decision to limit his minutes appears to be professional.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's recent acquisition, Daniel Theis, has seen a significant decrease in playing time, notably being benched for 40 consecutive minutes across two EuroLeague games. Theis, who was expected to be a key player for the team after joining in the summer, played an average of nearly 20 minutes per game in the EuroLeague earlier in the season. However, in the last week, his role diminished. He played only 9:41 minutes against Crvena Zvezda, all in the first half, and did not play at all in the second half. This trend continued in the subsequent game against Paris, where the German national team center remained on the bench for the entire first half, marking 40 minutes without playing time. While Theis did suffer an injury earlier in the season, there have been no reports of a recurrence or aggravation that would explain this reduction in minutes. This suggests the decision is professional, according to the report.
