Micić Stars as Hapoel Tel Aviv Dominates Maccabi in Derby
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 105-87 in a dominant derby performance, led by Vassilije Micić's 31 points and nine three-pointers. Coach Itoudis praised his team's execution and addressed player usage and rule changes, while players Micić, Blakeney, and Carrington expressed satisfaction with the win. Maccabi's Yam Madar scored 18 points in the losing effort, bringing his team's record to 2-2.
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- Vassilije Micić scored 31 points with nine three-pointers in Hapoel Tel Aviv's 105-87 derby win.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv's coach Itoudis praised his team's performance and addressed player registration rules.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv's Yam Madar led his team with 18 points in the loss.
- Antonio Blakeney and Kadeem Carrington also contributed significantly to Hapoel's victory.
- Tamir Blatt received praise from both Micić and Itoudis for his performance.
- Micić declined to comment on potential tensions with coach Itoudis.
Hapoel Tel Aviv decisively defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 105-87 in their first league derby of the season, delivering a memorable performance. Vassilije Micić was instrumental in the win, scoring 31 points with nine three-pointers, proving unstoppable throughout the game. Teammates Antonio Blakeney added 18 points and Odiasi contributed 17, capping off a strong showing for coach Itoudis's team, which secured a return to winning ways in the league.
Maccabi's Yam Madar led his team with 18 points, but it was not enough as the team fell to a 2-2 record in the league. Micić commented on the game, stating he was happy with his performance and enjoyed playing in the derby, focusing on personal improvement. He also expressed support for Yam Madar and praised Tamir Blatt, calling him talented and a good teammate who will be a significant help to the team. When asked about tensions with Itoudis, Micić offered no comment.
Coach Itoudis expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, highlighting their strong start, low turnover count of 11, and good three-point shooting. He noted efforts to improve rebounding and addressed the use of foreign players, stating there is no dilemma and the club aims to do what's best. Itoudis also mentioned giving minutes to Tamir Blatt, who showed his capabilities on both ends of the court despite limited practice. He acknowledged the festive atmosphere but criticized Maccabi fans for repeatedly stopping the game with confetti.
Itoudis also discussed recent rule changes regarding foreign player registration, suggesting they are restrictive for teams with many foreign players. He expressed optimism for positive news regarding the naturalization of Tofin soon. Antonio Blakeney described feeling good and emphasized the team's strong offensive start and adherence to their game plan, praising Micić's "video game" performance and Blatt's valuable contribution. Kadeem Carrington also highlighted the team's focus and strong performance, particularly after a previous loss, and expressed readiness.
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