The squad was already in New York last Saturday when Israel was struck by bloody attacks, Hamas gunmen killing more than 1,200 people and taking about 150 hostages.
NEW YORK -- Israel's Maccabi Ra'anana lost to the NBA's Brooklyn Nets 135-103 on Thursday, Oct. 12, to begin a US tour, but sent a defiant message with their determination to play.
"People at home said it was important we play, so the whole world will know nothing will break us," Maccabi coach Yehu Orland told the New York Post.The Israeli squad led 39-34 after the first quarter but the Nets seized a 74-60 half-time advantage and pulled away in the second half. Dwayne Bacon and Quinndary Weatherspoon each scored 17 points to lead Maccabi Ra'anana while Dakari Tucker added 14 points."We got messages about bombs and missiles," Maccabi forward Jonathan Mor told the newspaper of the team's experience of Saturday.
"We stand together against terror and our thoughts are with all who have been impacted by these tragic events."
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