Yam Madar's Heroic Performance Leads Maccabi Tel Aviv to Derby Victory Despite Broken Nose
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv guard Yam Madar played through a broken nose and split lip to score four critical free throws, leading his team to an 80-73 derby victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv. Despite the severe injury, Madar contributed 10 points and impressive assists, earning praise for his heroic performance. His season averages are 11.5 points and 4.8 assists. Maccabi's next game is against Hapoel Jerusalem.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Yam Madar played through a broken nose and split lip to lead Maccabi Tel Aviv to an 80-73 derby win.
- Madar scored four crucial free throws in the final moments to secure the victory.
- He contributed 10 points and six assists in a performance lauded as heroic.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv repeatedly closed the scoring gap throughout the intense game.
- Madar is averaging 11.5 points and 4.8 assists this season.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Hapoel Jerusalem next on Saturday.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a dramatic 80-73 victory over rivals Hapoel Tel Aviv in a derby game that will be remembered for the heroic efforts of guard Yam Madar. Madar suffered a broken nose during the game, but remarkably returned to the court twice after initial departures. He continued to play despite a split lip, ultimately making four crucial free throws in the closing moments to seal the win.
Despite the injury, Madar contributed 10 points to the team's effort, navigating a challenging game where Hapoel Tel Aviv repeatedly closed the gap. Basketball Sphere noted Madar's ability to withstand pressure in the final minutes, highlighting Maccabi's fight to win the derby.
Sportklub described Madar's performance as "crazy," emphasizing that a player with a broken nose had won the derby. They praised his "heroic performance" against his former team, noting his composure under pressure. Journalist Tzama de Lucas further commented that coach Itoudis did not seem to 'count' Madar, who nonetheless dished out six assists in just five minutes.
Madar's season statistics show him averaging 11.5 points, 4.8 assists, and a 14.1 efficiency rating, with shooting percentages of 53.1% from two-point range and 36% from three-point range over 11 games. Maccabi Tel Aviv is scheduled to play Hapoel Jerusalem next on Saturday.
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