Oded Kattash arrives in the French capital with a full roster. Will Rayman and David DeJulius were excluded from the game roster in Madrid as a coach's decision, and he faces a challenge to decide who will not be included in the lineup against Tiago Splitter's team. Maccabi flew to Paris on Wednesday afternoon and held a practice session there in the evening.
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In their debut season in the EuroLeague, the Parisians stunned Europe with a 10-game winning streak during the first round. However, since then, they've suffered five consecutive losses, including disruptions caused by a mysterious virus that affected the team and led to the postponement of their game against Fenerbah?e. This losing streak ended earlier this week, as Paris defeated Anadolu Efes 88-84 to improve to a 12-8 record.
In both victories and losses, T.J. Shorts continues to be the central figure for Paris, averaging 18.8 points and 7.3 assists per game, including 42% shooting from beyond the arc. Guards Nadir Hifi (14.2 points per game) and Maodo Lo (10.6) support him, making the young French team one of the most dangerous in Europe.
However, Paris struggles in the paint, allowing opponents to grab nearly 40 rebounds per game, the worst statistic in the EuroLeague. Additionally, they shoot only 52.9% on two-point attempts, ranking third from the bottom in this category.