Maccabi Tel Aviv Secures EuroLeague Victory Over Hapoel Tel Aviv in Cyprus
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in a EuroLeague game held in Cyprus, marking another win after their recent cup final victory. Despite injuries to Yam Madar and Oshea Brissett, Maccabi rallied from a significant deficit. Coach Oded Katash praised the team's character, while Madar confirmed a fractured nose but expressed optimism about the team's direction after two wins against their rivals.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in a EuroLeague game in Cyprus.
- The win came after Maccabi trailed by 23 points, showing team character, according to coach Oded Katash.
- Maccabi players Yam Madar and Oshea Brissett sustained injuries during the game.
- Yam Madar confirmed a fractured nose but returned to play, calling the win important.
- The victory follows Maccabi's recent comeback win over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup final.
Maccabi Tel Aviv continued their successful week by defeating Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in a EuroLeague derby played in Limassol, Cyprus. This win ended Maccabi's EuroLeague losing streak and improved their record to 8-3 in the standings, while Hapoel Tel Aviv now has three consecutive EuroLeague losses and a 5-6 record. The game saw Maccabi come back from a 23-point deficit, similar to their recent Winner Cup final victory over the same opponent. Player Yam Madar, who started strong with six assists, suffered a nasal injury and returned after being bandaged twice due to continuous bleeding. Oshea Brissett also sustained a hip injury after a fall in the third quarter and did not return to play.
Coach Oded Katash acknowledged the team's initial good performance but noted missed shots. He highlighted the challenge of playing without guards after Madar's injury, which allowed Hapoel to pressure Jimmy Clark and make a comeback. "It wasn't pretty basketball, but somehow we found a way to win, with a lot of character and a lot of heart," Katash stated, attributing the win to the confidence gained from their previous game. He added that the team had been experiencing a period of insecurity but believed they were better than their results showed, needing a good game or a few good minutes to boost confidence.
Yam Madar described the two wins against Hapoel as very important for the team, especially after a difficult period. "Beating them with their different roster shows a lot about us," he said, expressing hope that the team can build on this momentum. He confirmed he has a fractured nose but had no doubt about returning to play. Madar also noted the game had many ups and downs, but the team stayed together, calling it a step in the right direction.
Bonzie Colson commented on the team's recent struggles, stating they had been practicing and analyzing to solve problems and achieve wins. "Things are starting to connect, and it's important for confidence," he said, emphasizing the need to remain hungry for upcoming games. Colson also expressed gratitude to Cyprus for hosting them, noting the support from the fans and hoping for their continued attendance.
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