{"id":27213,"date":"2021-01-06T10:01:36","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T10:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/?p=27213"},"modified":"2021-01-06T10:01:36","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T10:01:36","slug":"sticking-to-the-game-plan-holon-downs-aek-77-71-in-bcl-action-to-near-playoff-qualification-all-the-analysis-quotes-highlights-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/en\/sticking-to-the-game-plan-holon-downs-aek-77-71-in-bcl-action-to-near-playoff-qualification-all-the-analysis-quotes-highlights-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Sticking to the game plan &#8211; Holon downs AEK 77-71 in BCL action to near playoff qualification! All the Analysis, Quotes, Highlights &#038; More!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Hapoel Holon defeated AEK 77-71 in Champions League<\/strong> action to move their record to 3-2 and into first place of Group C with a one game remaining against Cholet on January 20th as they will look to punch their ticket to the Playoff round of the competition. The 6-point win gives Holon the advantage in point differential over AEK as the first game between the clubs ended in a 4-point victory for the Athens based team.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hapoel Unet-Credit Holon v AEK - Highlights | Basketball Champions League 2020\/21\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PgKBnA-ZrRw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nStafanos Dedas\u2019s squad played brilliant basketball throughout the 40 minutes as Chris Johnson and Tyrus McGee handled the offense while the entire team dealt with the defense. Holon out-rebounded AEK 46-32 including 19 offensive boards and limited the Greek\u2019s attack to a 6\/26 night from 3-point land to notch the win.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27160\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27160\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27160\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4719.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4719.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4719-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4719-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chris Johnson &#8211; Photo Credit: FIBA<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Chris Johnson recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, Tyrus McGee led the team with 18 points while Maxim De Zeeuw and Isaiah Miles checked in with 12 points a piece. Keith Langford scored 19 points and Dimitris Moraitis added 10 points points in the loss.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27173\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27173\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27173\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27173\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: FIBA<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><strong>3-Pointers<\/strong><br \/>\nGotta give credit where credit is due<\/h4>\n<p>Holon played absolutely terrific basketball to record a fantastic victory against an excellent AEK team with a number of veterans as well as also having won the Champions League back 2017\/18. The win has to go up there with some of there bigger conquests, but it wasn\u2019t just that they won, but how they won. The squad followed Coach Stefanos Dedas\u2019s game plan to a \u201cT\u201d and were rewarded with the result for doing so. Smart basketball, tough basketball and taking AEK totally out of their usual game of run and gun offense with Keith Langford as the scorer and facilitator was what Holon did to perfection. \u201cObviously it\u2019s a huge win and gives us a great chance to advance,\u201d explained <strong>Willy Workman<\/strong>. \u201cAEK is a great team and we\u2019re very happy with the result.\u201d <strong>Tyrus McGee<\/strong> echoed his teammate\u2019s comments, \u201cWe stuck with coach\u2019s game plan and it was a great team win for coach. Even though we had mistakes we had to keep playing and that goes with experience, you can\u2019t dwell on the mistakes.\u201d Finally <strong>coach Dedas<\/strong> who didn\u2019t have one of his star\u2019s CJ Harris who was out due to injury, shared his thoughts about the win, \u201cI\u2019m proud of my players. We didn\u2019t play our best offensively, but AEK is a good team. We took a ten point lead twice but AEK is one of the best teams in the competition and that\u2019s why I am proud to get the victory.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27148\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27148\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27148\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-1.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-1-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keith Langford &#8211; Photo Credit: FIBA<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>Langford Deleted<\/h4>\n<p>By taking Langford out of the game, Holon was able to totally disrupt AEK\u2019s game plan. Coach Dedas had his guys double up Langford every time he touched the ball; they were swarming him every second he was on they court. The hosts were able to hold Langford to \u201conly\u201d 19 points with 13 points coming from free throws as the veteran score went 3\/9 rom the field with only one assist on the night. Sometimes when you double team a player they will make you pay with the open man hitting the shot, but that wasn\u2019t the case in Holon. \u201cPoints wise 19 is fine,\u201d began <strong>Langford<\/strong>. \u201cBut we weren\u2019t able to capitalize on me being double teamed once the ball was thrown out to other players. We had good looks and missed and we attacked but we weren\u2019t able to get it. We have to give them credit.\u201d<strong> McGee<\/strong> also reflected on Langford\u2019s performance, \u201cWe knew they would be aggressive with Langford who is an older guy, but he plays like my age not 36!\u201d <strong>Workman<\/strong>, who was tasked with covering Langford would have even gone into the bathroom to make sure the sharpshooter wasn\u2019t going to get a clear shot. \u201cKeith in an unbeliever scorer&#8230; a guy you can\u2019t stop individually. We followed the game plan and he still managed 20. What can you do?\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27140\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27140\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27140\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-5.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-5-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Niv Misgav &#8211; Photo Credit: FIBA<\/p><\/div>\n<h4>Niv Misgav Rises to Occasion<\/h4>\n<p>Coach Dedas\u2019s first substitute in the first quarter was a surprise in Niv Misgav who entered the contest for Tyrus McGee who picked up a couple of early fouls. Misgave who has been with the team for just a few days, walked onto the court and did what he does best; play hard. Misgav controlled the point immaculately and it looks like he has supplanted Oded Brandwein who only saw under two minutes of action. In Misgav\u2019s 11:16 he scored 7 points and added 2 rebounds and 2 assists, but was just a pit-bull with the ball on both ends of the floor. With the way he played, impressed his teammates he did, \u201cI just told him be ready and play like yourself,\u201d said <strong>McGee<\/strong>. \u201cPlay your game and fight. I had heard that he\u2019s a fighter and that\u2019s what he did.\u201d <strong>Dedas<\/strong> was also happy with his new point guard\u2019s play, &#8220;If you have spacing and the confidence then even Misgav who just joined us is a really good tool. You just need to give them confidence and give them more space.\u201d Last but not, we will give <strong>Willy Workman<\/strong> the final word on Misgav, \u201cNiv\u2019s got stones. What else can I say? He comes in, has 2 practices with the team, and his first game action is against one of the best teams in Europe in a crucial game. He didn\u2019t back down. That\u2019s Niv.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27158\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27158\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27158\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4721.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4721.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4721-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_4721-768x505.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stefanos Dedas &#8211; Photo Credit: FIBA<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Overtime<\/strong><br \/>\nCoach Stefanos Dedas had been rumored to be a candidate for the open Panathinaikos job which became available when the team parted ways with coach George Vovoras in his first season. <strong>Dedas<\/strong> was honored but has no plans to move back to Athens just yet he said, \u201cI\u2019m under contract with Holon and it\u2019s an honor to be considered for the job but there is nothing I can do at the moment. I am here to make Holon a big team and one time I will have the chance but right now isn\u2019t the right moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27177\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27177\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27177\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-768x484.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tyrus McGee &#8211; Photo Credit: FIBA<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The Game That Was<\/strong><br \/>\nVladimir Jankovic scored early for AEK but some outside shooting and points off rebounds helped Holon keep pace midway through the first quarter. Dimitris Moraitis and Niv Misgav traded triples while veteran sharpshooter Matt Lojeski went from deep as well but Maxim De Zeeuw put in a layup as time expired to stay within one point, 19-18 in favor of AEK.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27138\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27138\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27138\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-6.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-6-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-6-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maxim De Zeeuw &#8211; Photo Credit: FIBA<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Moraitis put in points for AEK but Tyrus McGee and De Zeeuw scored for Holon as the hosts grabbed a 27-23 lead with six minutes left in the second quarter. Chris Johnson scored a pair from beyond the arc, Kingsley Moses put down a dunk for AEK but Stefanos Dedas\u2019s squad took a 38-32 advantage into halftime.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27144\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27144\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27144\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-3.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-3-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chris Johnson &#8211; Photo Credit: FIBA<\/p><\/div>\n<p>McGee began the third quarter with a layup and De Zeeuw hit a 3-pointer but Moraitis and Keith Langford kept AEK close as Holon stayed in front 45-41 midway through the frame. Miles went from downtown twice bit so did Jonas Maciulis while Nikos Glikas also put in points along with Yanick Moreira to cut the Holon lead to 55-53 after thirty minutes of play.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27175\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27175\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27175\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tyrus McGee &#8211; Photo Credit: FIBA<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Moreira tied things up and Langford drained three free throws and a jumper but Miles went from deep and McGee put in a layup as the score was knotted up at 62-62 with 6:33 left in the fourth quarter. McGee drilled a triple but Lojeski came right back out one of his own, however a bucket by McGee and a 3-pointer by De Zeeuw put Holon back in the drivers seat 72-67 with 2:52 remaining in regulation time. Free throws by Guy Pnini and Willy Workman along with a dunk by Johnson as Holon wrapped up the 77-71 win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hapoel Holon defeated AEK 77-71 in Champions League action to move their record to 3-2 and into first place of Group C with a one game remaining against Cholet on January 20th as they will look to punch their ticket to the Playoff round of the competition. 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