Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Yam Madar Plays Through Broken Nose to Win Derby
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Yam Madar played through a broken nose and cut lip to help his team secure an 80-73 derby victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv. His clutch free throws and overall performance under pressure earned praise from European media. Madar is averaging 11.5 points and 4.8 assists this season. Maccabi's next game is against Hapoel Jerusalem.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yam Madar played with a broken nose and cut lip to help Maccabi Tel Aviv win the derby.
- Madar made four crucial free throws in Maccabi's 80-73 victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- European media praised Madar's resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
- Madar scored 10 points in the game and is averaging 11.5 points this season.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Hapoel Jerusalem next on Saturday.
Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Yam Madar displayed remarkable resilience during the team's derby victory against Hapoel Tel Aviv, playing with a broken nose. Madar suffered the injury, which also caused a cut lip, but returned to the game to make four crucial free throws. His performance was instrumental in Maccabi's 80-73 win, which drew praise from European sports media.
Basketball Sphere noted Madar's 10 points in a challenging game, highlighting his ability to withstand pressure as Hapoel Tel Aviv repeatedly closed the gap. The publication stated, "He stood up to the pressure in the final minutes, Maccabi fought all the way to win the derby."
Sportklub described the win as "crazy," emphasizing Madar's heroic performance against his former club, Partizan, and his ability to handle the pressure. Journalist Chuma de Lucas further commented that coach Itoudis "didn't count on Madar, and he dished out six assists in five minutes."
Madar's season statistics after 11 games include 11.5 points per game (53.1% from two-pointers, 36% from three-pointers), 4.8 assists, and a player efficiency rating of 14.1. Maccabi Tel Aviv is scheduled to play Hapoel Jerusalem next on Saturday.
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