Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Third Straight EuroLeague Loss to Paris
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost their third consecutive EuroLeague game, falling 99-94 to Paris on Thursday. Despite strong performances from Jimmy Clark (21 points) and others, the team struggled defensively in the second half, allowing Paris to score 64 points. The loss drops Maccabi to a 2-7 record in the competition. They now face a tough derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Sunday.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Paris 99-94, their third straight EuroLeague defeat.
- Jimmy Clark led Maccabi with 21 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
- The team's record now stands at 2-7 in the EuroLeague standings.
- Paris outscored Maccabi 64-35 in the second half to secure the victory.
- Maccabi faces a challenging derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv next Sunday.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's struggles in the EuroLeague continued as they fell to Paris 99-94 on Thursday, marking their third consecutive defeat in the competition. The team, coached by Oded Katash, faltered in crucial moments despite remaining competitive for three quarters and even holding a one-point lead at halftime. Paris secured the win with a strong offensive fourth quarter, scoring 34 points.
Jimmy Clark led Maccabi with 21 points, supported by Roman Sorkin and Bonzie Colson, who each added 16, and Yam Madar contributed 13 points and 9 assists. The loss dropped Maccabi's record to 2-7 in the EuroLeague. Despite an early 4-0 lead, Maccabi couldn't maintain momentum as Paris, led by Elijah Johnson's early three-pointers, found scoring from both inside and outside.
Maccabi showed improvement in the second quarter, with Sorkin being a key offensive player and Oushe Brissett and Kithon Wallace providing valuable contributions. Wallace's three-pointer gave them a 34-29 lead, but Paris capitalized on turnovers and missed shots to regain ground. The lead changed hands before Sorkin's basket gave Maccabi a narrow 36-35 advantage at the half.
The second half saw a tight contest, with Yam Madar hitting two three-pointers and Paris receiving contributions from Tyson Etienne, Nadir Hifi, and Alan Doukouch. The teams traded leads, and a three-pointer by Hifi put Paris up 60-57, with the French team extending their lead to five points by the end of the third quarter. However, Colson's buzzer-beating three-pointer tied the game at 65-65 heading into the final period.
Maccabi lost control in the fourth quarter as Paris, with scoring from Hifi and Mohamed Faye, pulled ahead. Despite efforts from Brissett and Madar, Maccabi's defense struggled against Paris's offense. Hifi dominated the game, scoring from various ranges and drawing fouls, extending Paris's lead to 78-70. Although Maccabi attempted a comeback with late three-pointers from Colson and Madar, Paris held on from the free-throw line to secure the victory.
Nadir Hifi finished with 26 points for Paris, while Elijah Johnson added 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Maccabi conceded 64 points in the second half compared to 35 in the first. Looking ahead, Maccabi faces a challenging derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Sunday, followed by another EuroLeague road game against Partizan Belgrade, as they aim to break their losing streak.
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