{"id":74195,"date":"2022-12-08T23:32:50","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T23:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/?p=74195"},"modified":"2022-12-08T23:32:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T23:32:50","slug":"black-ice-maccabi-cool-calm-and-collected-with-4th-quarter-burst-to-down-valencia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/en\/black-ice-maccabi-cool-calm-and-collected-with-4th-quarter-burst-to-down-valencia\/","title":{"rendered":"Black ice &#8211; Maccabi cool, calm and collected with 4th quarter burst to down Valencia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It took some time and plenty of effort, but Maccabi Tel Aviv finally pulled away from Valencia to take a 84-68 win to even their Euroleague record at 6-6 with a double week trip to Italy on the horizon. With the help of the home crowd, the yellow-and-blue who wore a special edition black uniform, broke the game open near the end of the third quarter with the score 49-47 as Lorenzo Brown and Darrun Hilliard hit big shots to close out the period which led to Maccabi blowing the contest open in the final frame to cruise to the win.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Highlights: Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv vs Valencia 84:68 (EuroLeague GameDay 12)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FzepikNsOKI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nMaccabi upped its record at Yad Eliyahu to 6-1 on the season and will look to find their first road victory when they visit Milano and Bologna next week, however, before their continental journey they will host Bnei Herzliya in domestic league action on Saturday night. One worrying point that came out of the game is Wade Baldwin\u2019s status as he seems to have aggravated his hamstring and may be out for a bit of time.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_74183\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74183\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/E935E8F8-E284-4466-94B2-3DBC1A740BA4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/E935E8F8-E284-4466-94B2-3DBC1A740BA4.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/E935E8F8-E284-4466-94B2-3DBC1A740BA4-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/E935E8F8-E284-4466-94B2-3DBC1A740BA4-610x610.jpeg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/E935E8F8-E284-4466-94B2-3DBC1A740BA4-440x440.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74183\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikola Vujcic &#8211; Photo Credit: Dov Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nAlso, just before tipoff Maccabi great Nikola Vujcic was honored by being named a Euroleague Legend and was presented with a special trophy by Euroleague chairman and basketball great Dejan Bodiroga.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_74217\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74217\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/D5822532-93EE-45F0-8A2A-1A7A70304639.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/D5822532-93EE-45F0-8A2A-1A7A70304639.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/D5822532-93EE-45F0-8A2A-1A7A70304639-610x407.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74217\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Dov Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nOded Katash\u2019s squad had a bit of trouble getting their offense into gear early on but their defense not only held Alex Mumbru\u2019s team to 68 points but also forced them into 21 turnovers. From there it was Lorenzo Brown and Darrun Hilliard who returned from suspension and paced the yellow-and-blue while Jake Cohen, Roman Sorkin and Josh Nebo all picked up the slack due to the loss of Alex Poythress as the hosts rolled to the win.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_74203\" style=\"width: 1241px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74203\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51387EC1-4021-4F63-AB11-8DC5E70D4C3B.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1231\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51387EC1-4021-4F63-AB11-8DC5E70D4C3B.jpeg 1231w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/51387EC1-4021-4F63-AB11-8DC5E70D4C3B-610x634.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1231px) 100vw, 1231px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lorenzo Brown &#8211; Photo Credit: Dov Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nBrown 15 points and added 6 assists, Hilliard scored 11 points and Bonzie Colson added 10 points in the win. Xabi Lopez-Arostegui led Valencia with 15 points, Victor Claver added 13 points and Bojan Dubljevic scored 11 points in the loss.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_74155\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74155\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/D256D1AD-064F-4435-80BD-28F36B130601.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/D256D1AD-064F-4435-80BD-28F36B130601.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/D256D1AD-064F-4435-80BD-28F36B130601-610x407.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oded Katash &#8211; Photo Credit: Dov Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\n\u201cWe did a great job putting pressure on them,\u201d victorious coach Oded Katash said following the game. \u201cWe forced 21 turnovers, which won the game for us. We tried not to risk Wade Baldwin, and I hope [his injury] is not that serious. He felt something in his hamstring, which is what happened a week ago, but I hope it\u2019s not serious. We need him.\u201d<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_74149\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74149\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/71DE5EBC-F8CB-4C5B-A3CE-1979DAC2FB66.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/71DE5EBC-F8CB-4C5B-A3CE-1979DAC2FB66.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/71DE5EBC-F8CB-4C5B-A3CE-1979DAC2FB66-610x407.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex Mumbru &#8211; Photo Credit: Dov Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\n\u201cIt was a very tough game both defensively and offensively,\u201d Valencia coach Alex Mumbru said. \u201cWe got back into the game with a good third quarter, but at the start of the fourth quarter they made some three-pointers to take an advantage and it was impossible for us to come back. We are missing some players and we need to adapt.\u201d<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_74223\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74223\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/7D3C612F-ED5C-46D9-82C9-1162A8C3DDBA.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"890\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/7D3C612F-ED5C-46D9-82C9-1162A8C3DDBA.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/7D3C612F-ED5C-46D9-82C9-1162A8C3DDBA-610x424.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74223\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Darrun Hilliard &#8211; Photo Credit: Dov Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nDarrun Hilliard reflected on the game, \u201cI\u2019m feeling blessed. It\u2019s not easy to play this game at a high level all the time. A lot of distractions, a lot of outside noise, but I\u2019m happy we got the win. It always feels good to play well. I want to play well for the coach and the Maccabi fans, but I put a lot of pressure on myself. I put a lot into this and really work hard when the camera\u2019s off. I put a lot of time in, and I\u2019m really thankful.\u201d<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_74165\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74165\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/42EFD2FE-65D4-4FDC-80F4-E5A3DB5453E8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/42EFD2FE-65D4-4FDC-80F4-E5A3DB5453E8.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/42EFD2FE-65D4-4FDC-80F4-E5A3DB5453E8-610x407.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xabi Lopez-Arostegui &#8211; Photo Credit: Dov Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nThe game got off to a sluggish start as Maccabi couldn\u2019t hit the target from deep while the trio of Bojan Dubljevic, Xabi Lopez-Arpstegui and Jared Harper all found points from downtown. An inspired the yellow-and-blue began to do the same as both John Dibartolomeo and Austin Hollins found nothing but net from beyond the arc to go along with buckets by Josh Nebo and Lorenzo Brown to take a 15-10 lead after ten minutes of play.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_74225\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74225\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/A87FBE7B-2295-4C0E-96B4-2BB603E3F3AC.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/A87FBE7B-2295-4C0E-96B4-2BB603E3F3AC.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/A87FBE7B-2295-4C0E-96B4-2BB603E3F3AC-610x407.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Darrun Hilliard &#8211; Photo Credit: Dov Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nMaccabi\u2019s offense started to get into gear in the second quarter with some spectacular buckets from Nebo\u2019s alley-oop off a Baldwin feed while Darrun Hilliard did the same for Jarell Martin. Bojan Dubljevic and Victor Claver countered to try to keep Valencia close but Jake Cohen put in yeoman\u2019s work with a corner 3-ball as the shot clock wound down to give Oded Katash\u2019s crew a 35-27 advantage at halftime.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_74189\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74189\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/44622104-18D1-4E07-B2A4-20B9DBFE12C7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"950\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/44622104-18D1-4E07-B2A4-20B9DBFE12C7.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/44622104-18D1-4E07-B2A4-20B9DBFE12C7-610x453.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lorenzo Brown &#8211; Photo Credit: Dov Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nThe yellow-and-blue started to pull away to begin the third quarter as Brown and Baldwin both dialled up long distance but a barrage of points by Alex Mumbru\u2019s team from Arostegui, Dubljevic, Jasiel Rivero and Klemen Prepelic to cut the lead to 49-47 but Brown went from deep and Hilliard posted in a basket to keep the hosts ahead 53-47 with one frame to go.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_74209\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74209\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8A80AC69-9F9C-4121-95E6-F1CFCDFB20C6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8A80AC69-9F9C-4121-95E6-F1CFCDFB20C6.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/8A80AC69-9F9C-4121-95E6-F1CFCDFB20C6-610x407.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74209\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roman Sorkin &#8211; Photo Credit: Dov Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nMaccabi didn\u2019t let the end of the third quarter go to waste and picked up right where they left off as Roman Sorkin put down a big time dunk and added points in the paint while Brown did the same as the rout was on as Cohen and Hilliard also came up with baskets as the game wound down and the hosts put away Valencia for their 6th home win in seven.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It took some time and plenty of effort, but Maccabi Tel Aviv finally pulled away from Valencia to take a 84-68 win to even their Euroleague record at 6-6 with a double week trip to Italy on the horizon. 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