Johnson keeps GB on track for EuroBasket 2017

Johnson amassed 14 points and ten rebounds in just 18 minutes of action as GB recorded their second successive qualifying win to lie second in Group G at the halfway point.

Luxembourg put up a fight for the opening half but the home side pulled away with a 20-6 scoring run in the third quarter.

And Joe Prunty's men further extended their advantage in the final ten minutes to run out comfortable winners, thanks to Johnson's star performance.

"Credit to Luxembourg, they did a good job on us in the first half," said shooting guard Johnson.

"At half-time I feel like we made the right adjustments and came out and set the tone on defence, and we just built on that in the third and fourth quarters.

"Going forward we just want to start with that sense of urgency on defence and throughout the rest of these games."

Group leaders Hungary visit the Copper Box on Saturday where a win would put Britain in the box seat with just two games to play.

A first-place finish in the four-team group would guarantee Great Britain a place in next year's EuroBasket, while the four best second-placed sides – out of the six groups – will also qualify.

And Prunty is aware of the importance of Saturday's clash.

"On to the next game now and it'll be a big game obviously," he said.

"[Hungary] beat us the last time we played there and we'll have to be prepared as they are a very good team, just like everybody else in this pool.

"They will come in here ready to compete." Sportsbeat 2016