2023-12-14 23:05:46
Maccabi Tel Aviv Claims Key Victory in Euroleague
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a crucial 86-95 victory against Andolo Eps in Thursday’s Euroleague encounter. Playing at home, Maccabi knew that anything short of a win would have significantly dented their chances of making the top positions at the end of the regular season.
The Israeli champions got off to a strong start in the first quarter, taking a 20:29 lead. However, they struggled defensively in the second quarter, allowing Andolo to gain a narrow 45:48 lead at the break. The Turkish team, hampered by injuries, faded in the second half, with Lorenzo Brown, James Webb, and Tamir Blatt playing pivotal roles for Maccabi.
Brown made a significant impact in the third quarter with 21 points, and it was Blatt who made a big impact from the bench in the final quarter, burying three 3-pointers. The win elevates Maccabi’s record to eight wins and six losses for the season.
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s offensive capabilities were on full display throughout the game. Brown led the scoring with 21 points and 5 assists, with Bonzie Colson contributing 19 points and 7 rebounds. This offensive barrage has become somewhat of a staple for Maccabi, as this is the fourth time in five games they’ve scored at least 90 points.
The win was crucial for Maccabi Tel Aviv after their previous loss to Virtus Bologna, and they will be looking to keep their winning momentum going in the next round as they face Basconi Vitoria in Belgrade.
Maccabi’s coach Oded Ketch and the team will be eyeing an improvement in their defensive capabilities as they believe this will be critical in vying for the top spot in the standings.
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