Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Third Straight EuroLeague Loss to Paris
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Paris 99-94 in their ninth EuroLeague game, their third consecutive loss, bringing their record to 7-2. The team struggled defensively and offensively against Paris's pace. Despite efforts from players like Roman Sorkin and the player, Maccabi couldn't maintain leads and ultimately fell to their seventh loss in the competition.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Paris 99-94 in their ninth EuroLeague game.
- The loss marks Maccabi's third consecutive defeat in the competition.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv's EuroLeague record now stands at a disappointing 7-2.
- Paris capitalized on Maccabi's soft defense with multiple three-pointers.
- The game was tied 65-65 entering the final quarter.
Maccabi Tel Aviv fell to Paris 99-94 on Thursday in a EuroLeague ninth-round matchup, marking their third consecutive defeat in the competition. The loss drops the Israeli team's record to a disappointing 7-2 in the tournament. Coach Oded Katash's squad delivered another subpar European performance, failing to overcome an opponent they traditionally struggle against.
Paris started strong, capitalizing on a soft Maccabi defense with a series of three-pointers to take a 25-17 lead after the first quarter. Despite efforts from Roman Sorkin and the player, Maccabi appeared disconnected. In the second quarter, the player and Sorkin, along with forwards Bonzie Colson and the player, helped Maccabi briefly take the lead, ending the half up 36-35.
The second half saw Maccabi struggle defensively against Paris's high pace, though they showed offensive improvement. The game remained close, with the score tied at 65-65 heading into the final quarter. In the fourth, Paris demonstrated a greater will to win, establishing a lead they maintained until the end. Whenever Maccabi closed the gap, Paris responded with crucial baskets, securing their seventh EuroLeague win against the Israeli club.
Key players for Maccabi included Sorkin and the player, who kept the team in contention. The player and Sorkin also showed good form in the second quarter. For Paris, Nadir Hifi was instrumental in the final minutes, drawing key fouls to extend their lead. The starting lineups featured Maccabi's the player Will Rayman, Jalen Hurd, and Sorkin, while Paris countered with Hifi, Terry Tarpey, Sebastian Herrera, EliasPathResource Johnson, and Mam Jaiteh.
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