Micić Dominates as Hapoel Crushes Maccabi Tel Aviv in Derby
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Vasilije Micić starred with nine three-pointers as Hapoel Tel Aviv decisively defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 105-87 in a league derby. Serbian media praised Micić's dominant performance, while highlighting Maccabi's ongoing struggles and five consecutive losses. The defeat puts pressure on Maccabi's coach Oded Katash to improve the team's form.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Vasilije Micić led Hapoel Tel Aviv to a 105-87 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv with nine three-pointers.
- Serbian media described Micić's performance as "humiliating" for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv has now suffered five consecutive losses across competitions.
- The loss is seen as a significant blow to Maccabi before their EuroLeague game against Partizan.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv is currently in much better form than Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Serbian basketball player Vasilije Micić delivered a stellar performance, leading Hapoel Tel Aviv to a decisive 105-87 victory over rivals Maccabi Tel Aviv in their Israeli League derby. Micić, a guard, scored prolifically from all over the court, including nine three-pointers, in what was described as a humiliating defeat for Maccabi.
In Micić's native Serbia, his performance was met with significant attention. Serbian media outlets highlighted his exceptional play, with informer.rs stating he "tore up the nets and humiliated the opponent" with a "dream game." The win solidified Hapoel's superior form compared to Maccabi, which has struggled early in the season with only two wins in the EuroLeague.
Telegraf.rs reported that the loss was a significant blow to Maccabi ahead of their upcoming EuroLeague road game against Partizan Belgrade. The article noted Maccabi's current poor form, which includes five consecutive losses, some by substantial margins. This slump has seen them defeated by teams like Paris, Crvena Zvezda, Real Madrid, and even Maccabi Rishon LeZion domestically.
The article suggests that Maccabi Tel Aviv, referred to as "Israel's Pride," must urgently find a way to improve their performance under coach Oded Katash. While Hapoel is expected to reach the playoffs and has shown strong play, the article cautions against drawing definitive conclusions too early in the season.
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