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Yam Madar Shines in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Loss to Partizan Belgrade
Maccabi Tel Aviv faced Partizan Belgrade in a EuroLeague matchup on Friday, seeking to break a five-game losing streak across all competitions. Coach Oded Kattash entered the game under mounting pressure, with Maccabi holding the worst defensive record in the EuroLeague through the first nine rounds. Both teams were hampered by injuries, with Maccabi missing Londonberg, while Partizan was without Kabariusz Hayes, Derek Willis, and Tonya Jekiri.
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What happened
- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv faced Partizan Belgrade on Friday in a EuroLeague matchup, aiming to end a five-game losing streak.
- 02The game was tied 0-0 at the end of the first quarter before Partizan Belgrade took a 50-35 lead at halftime.
- 03Yam Madar provided a bright spot for Maccabi Tel Aviv, recording a +9 plus-minus rating in under nine minutes of play.
- 04Coach Oded Kattash faced pressure heading into the game as Maccabi Tel Aviv possessed the EuroLeague's worst defense.
- 05Both teams dealt with injuries, with Maccabi missing Londonberg and Partizan playing without Kabariusz Hayes, Derek Willis, and Tonya Jekiri.
- 06Maccabi Tel Aviv will return to Israel to play Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup final on Monday.
The game started slowly, with the first quarter ending in a 0-0 tie. However, Partizan Belgrade took control in the second quarter, leading Maccabi 50-35 at halftime. Despite the deficit, Yam Madar provided a strong performance for Maccabi, recording a +9 plus-minus rating in under nine minutes of play, during which Maccabi outscored Partizan 22-13. Partizan began to pull away once Madar left the court.
Daniel Theis was expected to play for Maccabi despite speculation regarding his imminent departure. Following the game in Belgrade, Maccabi Tel Aviv will return to Israel to face Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup final on Monday, followed by a series of upcoming league and EuroLeague matches against Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem.
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