Following three consecutive losses, Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv showed resiliency and achieved an impressive victory. The Israeli champs dominated Panathinaikos en route to a 90-75 score that elevated them to a 13-10 record.
The players of Oded Kattash showcased great defensive effort, shared the ball and took control of the game in the final minutes of the first half. After the break, the yellows used its transition game to pull away, getting contribution from all 11 players who stepped on the court.
Maccabi was led by Wade Baldwin IV, who scored 22 points to go along with 8 assists. Three other players – Lorenzo Brown, Josh Nevo and Bonzie Colson – each contributed 14 points. The center even completed a double-double with 12 boards.
On Saturday night, the Maccabees will visit Ness Ziona in the Israeli league, with a double week in Spain on the horizon.
