Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Katash Praises Team's Heart in Derby Win
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in a EuroLeague game, marking their third win of the season and improving their record to 8-3. Coach Oded Katash praised his team's character and heart for overcoming injuries and defensive pressure. The victory followed a previous win against Hapoel in the Winner Cup final.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in a EuroLeague game.
- The win improved Maccabi's EuroLeague record to 8-3 this season.
- Coach Oded Katash cited team character and heart for the victory.
- Injuries to Yam Madar and Oshey Brissett impacted Maccabi's lineup.
- The win followed Maccabi's earlier victory over Hapoel in the Winner Cup final.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured their third EuroLeague victory of the season, defeating Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in a league game on Thursday. This win follows their earlier triumph over Hapoel in the Winner Cup final. The victory improved Maccabi's record to 8-3, helping them move away from the bottom of the standings.
Following the game, Maccabi coach Oded Katash reflected on the team's performance, acknowledging that the basketball itself wasn't always aesthetically pleasing due to disruptions. He highlighted the team's resilience and character in overcoming challenges, including injuries and foul trouble.
Katash specifically mentioned the impact of Yam Madar's injury and Kithon Wallace's fouls, which put the team in a difficult situation, especially with Hapoel applying significant pressure on Jimmy Clark. Despite missing guards and facing intense defense, the team managed to pull off the win.
"It wasn't pretty basketball, we couldn't develop fluid play, but we managed to win with a lot of character," Katash stated. He added that the previous game had boosted the team's confidence, and despite further injuries to Oshey Brissett and Madar, they found a way to win "with a lot of heart."
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