Maccabi Tel Aviv's Three-Point Defense Struggles Continue in Belgrade
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv's defense against three-pointers faltered in the first quarter against Partizan Belgrade, allowing six successful shots. Partizan Belgrade, averaging 6.8 three-pointers per game, achieved this early in the match. Despite the deficit, Maccabi Tel Aviv managed to reduce the gap to five points by the end of the quarter.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv's three-point defense was repeatedly exploited by Partizan Belgrade.
- Partizan Belgrade hit six three-pointers in the first ten minutes of the game.
- The Serbian team's early success contrasted with their season average of 6.8 three-pointers per game.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv trailed by five points, 28-23, at the end of the first quarter.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's struggles with defending the three-point shot persisted in their game against Partizan Belgrade. In the opening quarter, the Serbian team hit six three-pointers within the first ten minutes, a stark contrast to their season average of 6.8 three-pointers per game. Partizan Belgrade made 4 of their first 5 three-point attempts early in the game, and later added another, bringing their total to 5 of 6. Despite this barrage, two additional missed shots and a late surge by Maccabi Tel Aviv, coached by Oded Katash, narrowed the deficit. Maccabi Tel Aviv trailed by only five points, 28-23, at the end of the first quarter.