Every game is vital. A mantra that Oded Kattash keeps repeating, and rightfully so. On Thursday at 9 pm Israel time (2 pm EST), the roller-coaster season Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv is having will reach another peak as the Yellows host Baskonia Vitoria at Menora Mivtachim Arena for a top 8 battle.
The Spaniards, direct competitors of Maccabi for a playoff spot, hold a 15:13 record similar to Oded Kattash's team. Baskonia has the best offense in the Euroleague, a fact that Maccabi players remember well after losing to the Basques by 30 in the first round.

"It was the worst game we played this season. I took that result personally, and I hope the players feel this way too", said Kattash. "They play with an incredible pace offensively, and we must be fully focused on defense for 40 minutes."
"As the season advances, every game becomes much more critical," the Yellows coach added. "winning against an in-form direct competitor for top 8 would be incredible."
Bonzie Colson repeated Kattash's message. "What Baskonia did to us on the road was wrong," stated the talented forward. "They have a high pace offense and a unique playing style, making them tough to guard. It will be a challenge, but I think our defense has significantly improved since we played them on the road".
The Spaniards, direct competitors of Maccabi for a playoff spot, hold a 15:13 record similar to Oded Kattash's team. Baskonia has the best offense in the Euroleague, a fact that Maccabi players remember well after losing to the Basques by 30 in the first round.

"It was the worst game we played this season. I took that result personally, and I hope the players feel this way too", said Kattash. "They play with an incredible pace offensively, and we must be fully focused on defense for 40 minutes."
"As the season advances, every game becomes much more critical," the Yellows coach added. "winning against an in-form direct competitor for top 8 would be incredible."
Bonzie Colson repeated Kattash's message. "What Baskonia did to us on the road was wrong," stated the talented forward. "They have a high pace offense and a unique playing style, making them tough to guard. It will be a challenge, but I think our defense has significantly improved since we played them on the road".