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Great anger at Maccabi Tel Aviv from the narcissistic attitude of some of the players at 93:75 yesterday (Wednesday) in the derby, which cut their advantage to 1: 2 and sent the Yellows for another fiery visit to the Shlomo team hall (Sunday, 21:00).
Coach Avi Even did not hide his anger and disappointment from the game.
"After you get hit in the face you can not come calm. We were in a terrible display, we did not have to look like that. We did not perform as we wanted. The verb came aggressive, and we were not there in that aspect. We will get to Game 4 in a different approach to win."
Captain John Dibertolomeo added: "A disappointing and frustrating loss. I'm ashamed of how we played, we should have been better. We had a bad night and we didn't react. Hapoel is a dangerous team and you can't underestimate them. We have to be more focused."
On the other hand, the team says that there is no need to go out of proportion and promises that the players will reach Game 4 in a completely different approach.
"We lead 1: 2 and one win will lift us to the semi-finals. We will come on Sunday to close out an interest."
Returned to the Shrine, Photo: Alan Shiver
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Ante Žižić arrived at the hall yesterday and received applause from the yellow crowd.
The Croatian chin has returned to training in person, but not yet with the team and with limited contact.
The team will make efforts to prepare him for the semi-finals, if the team does advance to the next stage, but will not endanger him of course, and a final decision will be made in consultation with the medical staff.
One of the main reasons for wanting to bring back Žižić as soon as possible is the terribly weak ability of Jaylen Reynolds since the playoffs opened.
2 points, 20 percent from the field, 50 percent from the penalty spot, 1.7 losses, 1 time blocked and an index of 1.7.
"Jaylen very, very much wants to, and sometimes the over-will produces less good things," Stone tried to explain.
"We'll get him back on track. We're not at the stage of dealing if we've lost someone. He's as important as any other player on the team, and we'll help him rise back.
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