An injury in Game 1 against Panathinaikos kept Wade Baldwin out of action for the second game of the series, but the American is preparing for his return…
Initially, Mr Wade Baldwin had expressed his desire to compete in the second match of the series against Panathinaikos, but finally… protected. He believed that his leg muscle injury during the fourth period in the first game was not enough to disable him.
Maccabi although saw him (partially) training at OAKA before Game 2, finally decided not to risk a possible relapse that would be very expensive.
The ex-Olympiakos player and Israeli leader, however, did not play on the day Panathinaikos drew 1-1, but it looks like he will not miss the third game and the first at the… alternative home of the Tel Aviv team , who is competing in Belgrade this year because of the war in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
According to the information of the “group of the people”, Baldwin is in Croatiawhere he is undergoing a treatment program for his injured adductor, but on Monday (4/29) he is expected to integrate with his teammates, train at a full pace and on Tuesday (4/30) be present for the third game of the series .
This is a positive development for the Israelis who without their services could not meet the demands set by (mainly) Kostas Sloukas in Game 2 and with an excellent performance he led Panathinaikos to a draw and renewing their hopes of qualifying for the Final Four Berlin.
Panathinaikos beat Maccabi 95-79 and tied the Playoffs series between them. Watch the best phases of the match.
