It will not be easy. Pini Gershon says not to expect a spectacle. Maceo Baston promises Blood, sweat & tears. But there is a goal. A win over Olympiacos, and they can start to prepare for the Final Four semi final, on April 28 in Prague. Maccabi`s first ever game in the European Cup, was played in April 1958 in Bucarest, losing 65-84 to C.C.A. In the 48 years ever since, Maccabi played 599 games in European competitions and won 374. Most Europeans believe that Maccabi will continue the tradition of the last few years and will take part in its sixth Final Four in seven seasons. Pini Gershon`s team has won al the big games in money time. Nobody, except the Greeks, believes it will not happen again. It will be the fifth game between the two teams this season, each one winning its two home games. Both coaches know everything about their opponents and it will be very difficult to come with something new. Maccabi have to control the pace, score over 80 pts and improve their rebounding. The 10,500 spectators can also have a big say in the outcome and help their players to book their place in Prague. The opponents in the semi finals of tonight`s winners will be TAU Ceramica Vitoria who surprised Panathinaikos in the OAKA Arena in Athens 74-71 and thus win ning the seried 2-1. The Turkish player Erdogan led TAU with 24 pts. Spanoulis scored 16 points for the Greek team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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