Maccabi Elite Tel Aviv suffered its first loss in the Adriatic League, 110-115 in Croatia vs KK Zadar. This 48 hours after the loss in Vitoria in the Euroleague.
Last time Maccabi conceded 115 pts was in the 1991/92 season in their home win 129-118 over Kalev Talinn.
The Zadar players were on a great shooting night: 61% for 2 pts. 56% for 3 pts (15-27) and 84% in FT (32-38). Maccabi also shot well: 69% for 2 pts, 41% for 3 pts (9-22) and 78% in FT.
Maccabi had a 55-45 lead at half time and 81-77 after the third period. Zadar won the final quarter 38-29, Maccabi conceding 70 pts in the second half.
Star of the game was young Marko Popovic with 30 pts (15-17 in FT) and 6 assists. Top player for Maccabi was Beno Udrih with 23 pts in 82% FG, 7 rbds & 3 assists.
