Maccabi Tel Aviv Surprises Valencia with 91-88 Away Win in EuroLeague
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a surprising 91-88 away victory over Valencia in the EuroLeague, bouncing back with a strong three-point shooting display led by Jimmy Clark.
Maccabi Tel Aviv wrapped up its double Spanish week on Thursday with a surprising 91-88 away win over powerhouse Valencia, just days after a dramatic loss. The Yellow and Blue secured their second EuroLeague victory of the campaign, driven by an impressive 14-of-24 shooting performance from beyond the arc.
Jimmy Clark led the scoring charge with 17 points, stepping up crucially in the clutch. Roman Sorkin added 16 points, Oshae Brissett contributed 14, Jalen Hoard scored 12, and both Yam Madar and Bonzie Colson chipped in with 11 points each.
Next Thursday, Maccabi will face another Spanish opponent, meeting Real Madrid in Belgrade, while domestically the Israeli champions return to Menora Mivtachim Arena to host Ironi Kiryat Ata on Sunday.
Head coach Oded Kattash said after the game: "We showed a lot of character today. There was a huge effort, good body language, and we really wanted this. This is a tremendous victory for us as we start building defensive and mental stability."
