Barcelona ends Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague winning streak – Israel Sports

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Euroleague winning streak came to an end in a thrilling game against Barcelona, with the hosts securing a 92-89 victory in dramatic fashion. The back-and-forth battle saw Nicolas Laprovittola hitting a go-ahead triple with just five seconds left, sealing the win for Barcelona as Wade Baldwin’s last-gasp attempt fell short.

Despite the loss, Baldwin led Maccabi with 22 points, supported by Josh Nebo with 14 points and John DiBartolomeo with 12 points. On the other side, Jan Vesely and Alex Abrines each scored 17 points, while Laprovittola contributed 15 points to Barcelona’s win.

With this defeat, Maccabi will finish the regular season in seventh place and will now participate in the Play-In tournament to secure a spot in the quarterfinal round. Their final regular-season game against Milano will determine their play-in opponent from a pool of potential contenders.

Coach Oded Katash expressed pride in his team’s effort, despite the loss, emphasizing the need to learn from the experience. Players like Nebo and Laprovittola acknowledged the tough battle and vowed to bounce back stronger in the upcoming games.

In Israeli league action, Ness Ziona edged past Hapoel Beersheba 98-95, while Maccabi Ramat Gan secured a 94-89 victory over Kiryat Ata, ensuring their place in the playoffs. The league continues to showcase intense competition and thrilling matchups as teams fight for supremacy on the court.