Maccabi Tel Aviv head coach Oded Kattash spoke after the game against Virtus in the context of the EuroLeague and the 21st round.
Oded Kattash managed to outplay the second-placed team in the competition so far, thanks to an excellent defensive performance.
“I like how we played, we stuck to the offensive plan and defensively were excellent in the second half. A very important win for us. Not only that, I’m glad how we reacted after a tough loss last week. Now is the moment to prove that we’ve learned something. We have the next game in two days, and we need to make sure we enter that match with the same energy, not like the second game last week. Great game for John DiBartolomeo, we miss that. The things he brings to the game, energy, also defensively. He makes big shots.
One of the best atmospheres to play in is Partizan. I like that. Not only the atmosphere, but a great team. We miss playing in front of full arenas. We hope to return to our home sooner or later, we need to be ready, be aggressive. Knowing my players, they love to play there, it will be special,” said Oded Kattash.
In the next round, Maccabi Tel Aviv plays against Partizan on Friday at 20:30.