Maccabi Tel Aviv Suffers Seventh EuroLeague Loss, Falling to Paris 99-94
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Paris 99-94 in Belgrade in their ninth EuroLeague game, marking their seventh loss of the season. The team, coached by Oded Kattash, fell behind early but managed to lead at halftime before defensive issues resurfaced in the second half. This defeat deepens their crisis, with the team needing to find solutions quickly to improve their standing.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv lost to Paris 99-94 in Belgrade, their seventh EuroLeague loss in nine games.
- The team, coached by Oded Kattash, now holds a 2-7 record in the EuroLeague.
- Maccabi rallied from an early deficit to lead at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half.
- Paris secured their fifth consecutive win against Maccabi in the EuroLeague.
- Bonzie Colson and Roman Sorkin were among the key players for Maccabi in the game.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's struggles in the EuroLeague continued as they lost their ninth game of the season, falling 99-94 to Paris in Belgrade. The defeat marks their seventh loss in nine games in the competition, deepening their early-season crisis. Coach Oded Kattash's team now holds a dismal 2-7 record.
The game, held at the Aleksandar Nikolić Hall in Belgrade, saw Maccabi rally from an early deficit and even take a slim lead into halftime. However, persistent defensive weaknesses allowed Paris to regain control in the second half and secure their fifth consecutive victory over Maccabi in the EuroLeague.
Paris established an early lead in the first quarter, capitalizing on Maccabi's soft defense to hit three-pointers. Despite efforts from Roman Sorkin and Jalen Clark to keep Maccabi in contention, Paris finished the first quarter ahead 25-17.
Maccabi showed significant improvement in the second quarter, led by Yam Madar and Sorkin. Contributions from Oshea Brissett and Keton Wallace also boosted the offense, enabling Maccabi to erase the deficit. A basket by Sorkin gave them a narrow 36-35 lead at halftime.
The second half was a back-and-forth affair. Bonzie Colson was a standout for Maccabi, and his three-pointer at the buzzer of the third quarter tied the game at 65-65 heading into the final period. However, Paris opened the decisive fourth quarter with a 4-0 run, prompting a timeout from Kattash. Although Maccabi attempted comebacks, Paris consistently responded offensively and maintained their lead to secure the win.
This latest loss underscores the significant challenges facing Maccabi Tel Aviv. With seven losses in nine rounds and two consecutive weekly losses, Kattash and his players must urgently find solutions, particularly on the defensive end, to halt their downward trajectory in the EuroLeague.
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