Maccabi Tel Aviv Crushes Ironi Kiryat Ata 116-89 Ahead of Real Madrid Clash
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Ironi Kiryat Ata 89:116 behind a stellar performance from John DiBartolomeo, maintaining momentum ahead of their upcoming EuroLeague match against Real Madrid.
Boosted by their massive EuroLeague win over Valencia, Maccabi Tel Aviv kept their momentum going locally with an 89:116 blowout victory against Ironi Kiryat Ata. The Yellow and Blue pulled away early in the second quarter and never looked back, setting the stage for their upcoming clash against Real Madrid.
Stellar Performance and MVP Night
John DiBartolomeo led the charge, finishing with 21 points and earning MVP honors for the evening after setting a career-high in three-pointers.
"It feels good to achieve a career high in threes and win like this. We controlled the game from the start. It is always fun to put on a show for the fans," DiBartolomeo said.
Coach Oded Kattash Reacts
Head coach Oded Kattash praised his team's serious attitude and body language after the match, highlighting the importance of distributing minutes.
"We didn't think it would be like this. They gave us trouble for a quarter and a half. I loved the seriousness and body language of the players," Kattash noted.
