Maccabi Tel Aviv Stars Yam Madar, Oushei Brissett Injured Ahead of Jerusalem Clash
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 80-73 in a derby match, but lost key players Yam Madar and Oushei Brissett to injuries. Madar suffered a broken nose, while Brissett injured his hip. Both players are expected to miss the upcoming game against Hapoel Jerusalem, impacting the team's performance in a crucial league fixture.
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- Yam Madar suffered a broken nose and Oushei Brissett injured his hip during Maccabi Tel Aviv's derby win.
- Both Madar and Brissett are expected to miss Maccabi's upcoming game against Hapoel Jerusalem.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a 80-73 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv in their second derby win this week.
- Madar's injury was confirmed post-game, with the team praising his determination to play.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured their second derby win against Hapoel Tel Aviv in three days, defeating them 80-73 on Thursday. However, the victory was marred by significant injuries to two key players, guard Yam Madar and forward Oushei Brissett.
Madar confirmed after the game that he suffered a broken nose. The team praised his fighting spirit and desire to return to the court, noting he "fought and always wants to return to the parquet." He is scheduled for further examination on Friday and is expected to miss the upcoming game against Hapoel Jerusalem to rest and receive treatment.
He experienced pain and was unable to return to the game. Like Madar, Brissett is also anticipated to be sidelined for the match against Hapoel Jerusalem.
The absence of both Madar and Brissett is a significant blow to Maccabi Tel Aviv as they prepare for a crucial "Basketball Clasico" against Hapoel Jerusalem. The team currently holds a 2-2 record in the league after four rounds, having already suffered two losses.