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Maccabi Tel Aviv Edges ASVEL in Thrilling EuroLeague Road Victory
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated ASVEL 89-85 in a EuroLeague match, overcoming a halftime deficit. Tamir Blatt's double-double and John DiBartolomeo's late free throws secured the win for Maccabi in a tightly contested finish.
Maccabi Tel Aviv secured a narrow 89-85 road victory against ASVEL in a EuroLeague game that saw a significant second-half comeback. ASVEL had established a commanding lead, 52-38, by halftime. Maccabi rallied in the final quarter, outscoring their opponents to regain control of the game. ASVEL briefly reclaimed the lead, setting the stage for a tense conclusion. John DiBartolomeo sealed the win for Tel Aviv, sinking crucial free throws with only three seconds left. The game highlighted both teams' resilience and determination.
Key Facts
- Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated ASVEL with a final score of 89-85.
- ASVEL led at halftime with a score of 52-38.
- Tamir Blatt recorded a double-double for Maccabi, scoring 13 points and providing 14 assists.
- Roman Sorkin led Maccabi's scoring with 23 points.
- John DiBartolomeo scored 13 points, including the game-winning free throws.
- Paul Eboua scored 19 points with seven rebounds for ASVEL.
- Glynn Watson contributed 17 points for the Villeurbanne team.
- David Lighty added 14 points for ASVEL.