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Bayern Munich's Playoff Hopes Falter in Dramatic Loss to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv overcame a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat Bayern Munich 93-90, jeopardizing Bayern's direct Euroleague playoff qualification.

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Overview

  • Bayern Munich squandered a 13-point lead entering the fourth quarter, losing 93-90 to Maccabi Tel Aviv in Belgrade.
  • Carsen Edwards set Euroleague records with 33 points and eight three-pointers in a single quarter, but his efforts fell short in securing victory.
  • Maccabi Tel Aviv showcased resilience, erasing a 16-point deficit in the final quarter to secure the win with key free throws from Levi Randolph.
  • The loss leaves Bayern in sixth place, with their playoff qualification now dependent on their final game against title contender Fenerbahce Istanbul.
  • Maccabi, displaced by conflict in Israel, played the game in Belgrade with only 200 spectators due to ongoing security concerns.