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Sports => Trinbago, NBA & World Basketball => Topic started by: Bakes on August 23, 2010, 06:38:06 PM
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Anybody following developments, especially the brawl between Greece and Serbia on Sunday? Nenad Krstic of the Oklahoma City Thunder pull ah real bitch move by trying tuh ress some cuff on Sofoklis "Baby Shaq" Schorsanitis of Greece's back. Baby Shaq turn around and start to go after him, Krstic beat ah hasty retreat and when people get between dem, say he picking up ah chair to pelt it at Baby Shaq. He end up bussing ah next Greek player head and police in Turkey lock him up overnight fuh he troubles. FIBA weighing a suspension, watch them pull ah David Stern and come down hard, b/c they know the eyes of the world on them and want to keep up appearances that they like the NBA.
Here's the vid:
http://www.youtube.com/v/T_wadUTZXCo&feature=related
Anyways, here's the link to the site for the Games http://turkey2010.fiba.com/eng, and the ESPN TV Schedule. The opener is set for Saturday.
The ESPN schedule:
Saturday, Aug 28 (noon): Croatia vs. U.S., ESPN Classic
Sunday, Aug 29 (9:30 a.m.): U.S. vs. Slovenia, ESPN2
Monday, Aug 30 (2:30 p.m.): Brazil vs. U.S., ESPN
Wednesday, Sept 1 (noon): U.S. vs. vs. Iran, ESPN
Thursday, Sept 2 (9:30 a.m.): Tunisia vs. U.S., ESPN2
Sunday, Sept. 5 or Monday, Sept 6 (11 a.m. or 2 p.m.): U.S. vs. TBD (eighth-round telecast date/time contingent upon U.S. performance in the preliminary round), ESPN Classic or ESPN2
Wednesday, Sept. 8, or Thursday, Sept 9 (11 a.m. or 2 p.m.): U.S. vs. TBD (quarterfinal telecast date/time contingent upon U.S. performance in the preliminary round), ESPN Classic
Saturday, Sept 11 (noon): First semifinal, ESPN Classic
(2:30 p.m.) Second semifinal, ESPN Classic
Sunday, Sept 12 (noon): Third-place game, ESPN Classic
(2:30 p.m.): Championship game, ESPN
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that's real action. kinda cool that the man name Sofoklis. I wonder if that's still a common name in Greece.
I saw half of the US-Lithuania game and I read that the US needed some last-second heroics from Kevin Durant to beat Spain in the last exhibition.
go be interesting to see how this group of NBA players holds up to the international ball.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- The U.S. national basketball team finalized its roster for the world championships when Celtics star Rajon Rondo asked to withdraw from consideration.
Rondo had started the Americans first two exhibition games, then surprisingly didn't play at all Sunday when the U.S. edged Spain.
The final 12-man roster set Tuesday includes: Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, Rudy Gay, Lamar Odom, Chauncey Billups, Danny Granger, Russell Westbrook, Eric Gordon, Stephen Curry, Kevin Love, Tyson Chandler and Andre Iguodala.
Coach Mike Krzyzewski's team has one more tuneup against Greece on Wednesday. The world championships start Saturday in Turkey and run through Sept. 12.
Original location: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/basketball/nba/08/24/rondo.usa.ap/index.html?eref=sihp#ixzz0xYaIdbBn
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they send ah C team,they gettin licks.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- The U.S. national basketball team finalized its roster for the world championships when Celtics star Rajon Rondo asked to withdraw from consideration.
Rondo had started the Americans first two exhibition games, then surprisingly didn't play at all Sunday when the U.S. edged Spain.
The final 12-man roster set Tuesday includes: Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, Rudy Gay, Lamar Odom, Chauncey Billups, Danny Granger, Russell Westbrook, Eric Gordon, Stephen Curry, Kevin Love, Tyson Chandler and Andre Iguodala.
Coach Mike Krzyzewski's team has one more tuneup against Greece on Wednesday. The world championships start Saturday in Turkey and run through Sept. 12.
Original location: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/basketball/nba/08/24/rondo.usa.ap/index.html?eref=sihp#ixzz0xYaIdbBn
Surprised by this... they need shooters on the floor, but Rose only marginally better than Rondo at that. I'd certainly give Rondo the edge on defense. Ah well...
Capo... dey might shock yuh.
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yeah, I just kinda figured Westbrook woulda be the man to get leave out at the end of the day.
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yeah, I just kinda figured Westbrook woulda be the man to get leave out at the end of the day.
Westbrook's game is growing though... in addition to the series against the Lakers during the First Round, he sparked the US last week against Spain. I feel somebody get in Rondo's ear b/c remember he averaged some craziness like 35-36 minutes per game during the season... and over 40 mins per game (had to look that one up) in the playoffs. That's a lot of wear and tear on a team that's already pushing retirement age. Not beyond the pale for me to see a coach or team official telling him to take the summer off and get some rest instead.
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That is a talented team and they have some shooters with Granger, Durrant, Curry in addition to Rose. As Bakes said they might surprize you.
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That is a talented team and they have some shooters with Granger, Durrant, Curry in addition to Rose. As Bakes said they might surprize you.
I wouldn't be surprised if a team like Spain or Serbia trip them up to be honest, because those are deep, mature and talented teams. But this young team has a nice mix of athleticism, rebounding and shooting. Whether they can put those three together on a consistent basis and round it out with solid NBA-caliber defense remains to be seen, but there's no denying the potential.
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That is a talented team and they have some shooters with Granger, Durrant, Curry in addition to Rose. As Bakes said they might surprize you.
I wouldn't be surprised if a team like Spain or Serbia trip them up to be honest, because those are deep, mature and talented teams. But this young team has a nice mix of athleticism, rebounding and shooting. Whether they can put those three together on a consistent basis and round it out with solid NBA-caliber defense remains to be seen, but there's no denying the potential.
True...yuh talk sense day. Ah wonder why Rondo opted out, yuh think he had a fall out with coach K?
And on an unrelated note...ah know yuh's ah around de horn man, ah see jay mariotti got arrested over the weekend. De man who's always so highly critical of athletes.
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True...yuh talk sense day. Ah wonder why Rondo opted out, yuh think he had a fall out with coach K?
And on an unrelated note...ah know yuh's ah around de horn man, ah see jay mariotti got arrested over the weekend. De man who's always so highly critical of athletes.
Ah miss dat... you serious? Ah going and look it up. Ah was liming in NY (Capo doh kill mih was ah in and out scenes) and didn't even have time tuh log on or turn on the TV.
I really doh think de Rondo thing was a falling out... ah think he was discouraged by the fact that he was looking at serious competition from players with more rounded games than him at his position. Rondo is essentially a one-trick pony with is penetration and unlike the Celtics, this squad has no big man whom to pass the ball off too. If Stoudemire was able to get his release from the Knicks woulda been a different story, but right now all he have is Tyson Chandler. Chandler's game is more defense and rebounding... scoring must come from outside and from the wings...not really suited to Rondo's drive and dish play. That said, I still feel somebody in Boston got in his ear and told him to rest up.
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True...yuh talk sense day. Ah wonder why Rondo opted out, yuh think he had a fall out with coach K?
And on an unrelated note...ah know yuh's ah around de horn man, ah see jay mariotti got arrested over the weekend. De man who's always so highly critical of athletes.
Ah miss dat... you serious? Ah going and look it up. Ah was liming in NY (Capo doh kill mih was ah in and out scenes) and didn't even have time tuh log on or turn on the TV.
I really doh think de Rondo thing was a falling out... ah think he was discouraged by the fact that he was looking at serious competition from players with more rounded games than him at his position. Rondo is essentially a one-trick pony with is penetration and unlike the Celtics, this squad has no big man whom to pass the ball off too. If Stoudemire was able to get his release from the Knicks woulda been a different story, but right now all he have is Tyson Chandler. Chandler's game is more defense and rebounding... scoring must come from outside and from the wings...not really suited to Rondo's drive and dish play. That said, I still feel somebody in Boston got in his ear and told him to rest up.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2010-08-21-jay-mariotti-arrest_N.htm?csp=obinsite
Well he definitely needs rest after a long and brutal post season
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True...yuh talk sense day. Ah wonder why Rondo opted out, yuh think he had a fall out with coach K?
And on an unrelated note...ah know yuh's ah around de horn man, ah see jay mariotti got arrested over the weekend. De man who's always so highly critical of athletes.
Ah miss dat... you serious? Ah going and look it up. Ah was liming in NY (Capo doh kill mih was ah in and out scenes) and didn't even have time tuh log on or turn on the TV.
I really doh think de Rondo thing was a falling out... ah think he was discouraged by the fact that he was looking at serious competition from players with more rounded games than him at his position. Rondo is essentially a one-trick pony with is penetration and unlike the Celtics, this squad has no big man whom to pass the ball off too. If Stoudemire was able to get his release from the Knicks woulda been a different story, but right now all he have is Tyson Chandler. Chandler's game is more defense and rebounding... scoring must come from outside and from the wings...not really suited to Rondo's drive and dish play. That said, I still feel somebody in Boston got in his ear and told him to rest up.
Wait nah Bakes is a big NFL AND NBA fan too?
Anyway, this US side have real licks to get.
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Wait nah Bakes is a big NFL AND NBA fan too?
Anyway, this US side have real licks to get.
Anybody who know me personally would tell you, I'z ah big sports fan dred.
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One of the many Ultimate Ball Jumbies from TT
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yeah, I just kinda figured Westbrook woulda be the man to get leave out at the end of the day.
Westbrook's game is growing though... in addition to the series against the Lakers during the First Round, he sparked the US last week against Spain.
I like Westbrook. Not as much as Derrick Rose but I really hope I get more opportunity to catch that team on tv next season.
I see they win the last exhibition easy. I'm really hoping they win this tournament. This is the one sport I doh have any reservations about supporting the US.
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yeah, I just kinda figured Westbrook woulda be the man to get leave out at the end of the day.
Westbrook's game is growing though... in addition to the series against the Lakers during the First Round, he sparked the US last week against Spain.
I like Westbrook. Not as much as Derrick Rose but I really hope I get more opportunity to catch that team on tv next season.
I see they win the last exhibition easy. I'm really hoping they win this tournament. This is the one sport I doh have any reservations about supporting the US.
Yeah, they go get more air time, that team real exciting... on de strength of of Durant alone, let alone Westbrook, my boy Jeff Green and dis next one... keep yuh eye on James Harden.
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Deeks if yuh only know, lol. I spend so much time at the gym playing pick up ball in college it easily coulda been a second minor.
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US about to kick off the tournament vs. Croatia on ESPN Classic... Channel 614 on DirecTV, but yuh need to subscribe to the sports package in order to get the channel.
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US about to kick off the tournament vs. Croatia on ESPN Classic... Channel 614 on DirecTV, but yuh need to subscribe to the sports package in order to get the channel.
Dem fellas blow out that Croatia side.
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US about to kick off the tournament vs. Croatia on ESPN Classic... Channel 614 on DirecTV, but yuh need to subscribe to the sports package in order to get the channel.
Dem fellas blow out that Croatia side.
Yeah, wasn't even sure if ah wanted to come back and say anything about it... Croatia was long, but that was about it, dah side real fall off from their halcyon days in the mid-nineties when them and Lithuania ruled European basketball. Now looks like their arch-rival the Serbs have them beat.
US also did a good job dispatching Slovenia... better to beat down these teams early and send a message, while building confidence and momentum in the young squad.
In other games, was real surprised to see that Australia struggled against... wait for it... Jordan. Not that Jordan any good... Angola beat them by 14 today... the same Angola who get beat by 50 against Serbia yesterday.
Argentina take two big scalps in Germany and Australia... ent worried about them, but those are good wins. They'll give the US some problems with NBA vets like Scola, Oberto and Delfino. Surprising the de fella from Chicago, well ah guess he with Philadelphia now, not on that squad... Nocioni.
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2 easy wins this weekend. Brasil tomorrow.
Between Durant and Derrick Rose I really can't wait for the NBA season to start.
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2 easy wins this weekend. Brasil tomorrow.
Between Durant and Derrick Rose I really can't wait for the NBA season to start.
Rose looking nice... developing faster than I was willing to give him credit for. This will only take his game to the next level, international competition is just a hair below NBA level, yet they throw shit at you that you never see in the NBA, both in terms of rules and in terms of how the opponents play you. I'm grudgingly giving him credit b/c part of me is still a hater... lol
I'll have to DVR that Brasil game, should be good. They no longer have a game-changer like Oscar Schmidt, and even if they did his impact today wouldn't be as great because in the last 20 yrs we've seen lots of big men who could shoot it from distance... be it Arvydas Sabonis, to Dirk Nowitzki to even Biz Z (Ilgauskas). Still they're highly-regarded. Don't know much about them though... off the top of my head the only Brazilian players I can think of are Nene Hilario, Anderson Varejao and Leandro Barbosa... there's another dark-skinned dude who's face I can picture, but can't bring up the name or team, playing in the NBA as well.
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2 easy wins this weekend. Brasil tomorrow.
Between Durant and Derrick Rose I really can't wait for the NBA season to start.
Rose looking nice... developing faster than I was willing to give him credit for. This will only take his game to the next level, international competition is just a hair below NBA level, yet they throw shit at you that you never see in the NBA, both in terms of rules and in terms of how the opponents play you. I'm grudgingly giving him credit b/c part of me is still a hater... lol
I'll have to DVR that Brasil game, should be good. They no longer have a game-changer like Oscar Schmidt, and even if they did his impact today wouldn't be as great because in the last 20 yrs we've seen lots of big men who could shoot it from distance... be it Arvydas Sabonis, to Dirk Nowitzki to even Biz Z (Ilgauskas). Still they're highly-regarded. Don't know much about them though... off the top of my head the only Brazilian players I can think of are Nene Hilario, Anderson Varejao and Leandro Barbosa... there's another dark-skinned dude who's face I can picture, but can't bring up the name or team, playing in the NBA as well.
the jazz boy...araujo
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US about to kick off the tournament vs. Croatia on ESPN Classic... Channel 614 on DirecTV, but yuh need to subscribe to the sports package in order to get the channel.
Dem fellas blow out that Croatia side.
Yeah, wasn't even sure if ah wanted to come back and say anything about it... Croatia was long, but that was about it, dah side real fall off from their halcyon days in the mid-nineties when them and Lithuania ruled European basketball. Now looks like their arch-rival the Serbs have them beat.
US also did a good job dispatching Slovenia... better to beat down these teams early and send a message, while building confidence and momentum in the young squad.
In other games, was real surprised to see that Australia struggled against... wait for it... Jordan. Not that Jordan any good... Angola beat them by 14 today... the same Angola who get beat by 50 against Serbia yesterday.
Argentina take two big scalps in Germany and Australia... ent worried about them, but those are good wins. They'll give the US some problems with NBA vets like Scola, Oberto and Delfino. Surprising the de fella from Chicago, well ah guess he with Philadelphia now, not on that squad... Nocioni.
I haven't had the chance to watch any of the games yet but I always take in the highlights on sportscenter. From just watching the highlights I seeing dem fellas real hussling, scoring points and sprinting back down the court on defense, ah say like coach K using the Duke philosophy with this team. No star boy thing or big ego, either yuh come it and play with eveything or sit on the bench.
They blowing out teams so far so we'll see how they do next rounds. We'll see how they deal with a team that's fundamentally sounds and shooting lights out.
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Brasil playing very well so far. Up by 5 in the 2nd quarter.
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game finish as a real nail-biter. USA by 2.
Kevin Durant might actually be the best player in the NBA as early as right now as far as I see.
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game finish as a real nail-biter. USA by 2.
Kevin Durant might actually be the best player in the NBA as early as right now as far as I see.
I doubt it... the international game isn't as physical and favors jump-shooters so he's flourishing right now. He needs to get stronger so that he could develop a better low-post game in my mind... but right now he has the long-range shooting, the mid-range and the rebounding. He's a scorer supreme.
As for the game, after all the ole talk I clean forget to record the game... saw that they won by a squeaker. From what I read they encouraged the Brazilians to shoot from outside and get torched, lol
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As I said before
Anyway, this US side have real licks to get.
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As I said before
Anyway, this US side have real licks to get.
Well so far they 3-0 and next up is Iran.
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As I said before
Anyway, this US side have real licks to get.
Well so far they 3-0 and next up is Iran.
Yuh suppose tuh pretend yuh in bizarro world... yuh eh realize?
In checking out the highlights (http://www.fibatv.com/page/Video/0,,12805~1643866,00.html?tabb=highlights&pnumber=1) Spain vs. Lithuania seems like it was one heckuva game. Rudy Fernadez is one jumping Spaniard boy... I still ambivalent about that rumored move to the Knicks though, not convinced he'll be worth the cost. That said... he absolutely get posterized by ah Lituanian around the 1:10 mark or so. Is like he jump convinced he could block it, except the Lituanian had half a step and momentum, and Fernandez try tuh duck outta de way last minute...lol
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As I said before
Anyway, this US side have real licks to get.
Well so far they 3-0 and next up is Iran.
Yuh suppose tuh pretend yuh in bizarro world... yuh eh realize?
In checking out the highlights (http://www.fibatv.com/page/Video/0,,12805~1643866,00.html?tabb=highlights&pnumber=1) Spain vs. Lithuania seems like it was one heckuva game. Rudy Fernadez is one jumping Spaniard boy... I still ambivalent about that rumored move to the Knicks though, not convinced he'll be worth the cost. That said... he absolutely get posterized by ah Lituanian around the 1:10 mark or so. Is like he jump convinced he could block it, except the Lituanian had half a step and momentum, and Fernandez try tuh duck outta de way last minute...lol
Haha yea when my boy see he could end up with a "in yo face" he turn the other way yes...I thought he was going to do like Lebron and swat it outta de gym but when he jump like he realize it was too late.
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Haha yea when my boy see he could end up with a "in yo face" he turn the other way yes...I thought he was going to do like Lebron and swat it outta de gym but when he jump like he realize it was too late.
I say if it inevitable that yuh going and end up on somebody poster, might as well make it a good one and doh half ass. Ducking only go make it look worse, lol
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game finish as a real nail-biter. USA by 2.
Kevin Durant might actually be the best player in the NBA as early as right now as far as I see.
I doubt it... the international game isn't as physical and favors jump-shooters so he's flourishing right now. He needs to get stronger so that he could develop a better low-post game in my mind... but right now he has the long-range shooting, the mid-range and the rebounding. He's a scorer supreme.
I knew I was caught up in the moment even as I was making the comment but the man going to be even better next season. I watching these games and it's clear that the man have a knack for stepping up at important moments. Against Brasil the man was real clutch. On both ends of the floor when necessary.
International ball is not the same as NBA but he and Rose really establishing themselves as bona fide stars as opposed to very good players.
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game finish as a real nail-biter. USA by 2.
Kevin Durant might actually be the best player in the NBA as early as right now as far as I see.
I doubt it... the international game isn't as physical and favors jump-shooters so he's flourishing right now. He needs to get stronger so that he could develop a better low-post game in my mind... but right now he has the long-range shooting, the mid-range and the rebounding. He's a scorer supreme.
I knew I was caught up in the moment even as I was making the comment but the man going to be even better next season. I watching these games and it's clear that the man have a knack for stepping up at important moments. Against Brasil the man was real clutch. On both ends of the floor when necessary.
International ball is not the same as NBA but he and Rose really establishing themselves as bona fide stars as opposed to very good players.
Totally agree... look at the college system in which Rose flourished and it's easy to see he prefers to run the open court... ala Iverson when he first came into the league. Unlike A.I. I think he can run the half-court if necessary... and it would behoove him to develop that- he ent going to stay young and athletic he whole career, if not age then injuries (Sean Livingston, Ron Harper to name a couple) could take that away from him at any moment. But right now these games providing a great template to Scott Brooks (OKC) and whoever his new coach in Chicago is... on how to maximize their talents.
Meanwhile Team USA keeps on rolling... onto the elimination round agains poor Angola. There are enough good teams out there (Spain, Lithuania, Greece, Serbia, Germany, Brazil... to name a few) who could still pip them... but they clicking right now. Hopefully (as a fan), the Brazil scare is all that they needed, because they playing for keeps this time.
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The US manhandle Angola 121-66... with Lamar Odom leading the way.
http://www.fibatv.com/page/FullGames/0,,12805,00.html
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The US manhandle Angola 121-66... with Lamar Odom leading the way.
http://www.fibatv.com/page/FullGames/0,,12805,00.html
Wheyyy that is a blowout...55 points dread. Then again they playing the US so I'll give them a bly.
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The US manhandle Angola 121-66... with Lamar Odom leading the way.
http://www.fibatv.com/page/FullGames/0,,12805,00.html
Wheyyy that is a blowout...55 points dread. Then again they playing the US so I'll give them a bly.
Like Charles Barkley said 18 yrs ago in Barcelona "I don't know anything about Angola, but I know they're in trouble."
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The US manhandle Angola 121-66... with Lamar Odom leading the way.
http://www.fibatv.com/page/FullGames/0,,12805,00.html
Wheyyy that is a blowout...55 points dread. Then again they playing the US so I'll give them a bly.
Like Charles Barkley said 18 yrs ago in Barcelona "I don't know anything about Angola, but I know they're in trouble."
sir charles mouth din have no cover.lol.....but he was right.
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Like everything else today... ah miss de game, but Brazil vs. Argentina was a helluva game. Argentina won 93-89... with the Rockets' Luis Scola pacing the way with 37 points, 9 rebounds. I must say, for all the talk that Tiago Splitter was generating (big SI article and thing this past week), look like Scola turn out both he and Varejao like teenages prostitutes.
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Serbia with the huge upset over Spain 92-89... ah wasn't looking for that one at all, I must say. Serbia led most of the way but Spain tied it late, only to have some Serbian with ice water in he veins shoot a 24-foot three pointer (he was 1 for 7 from distance before that shot) to win it.
Congrats also to Turkey for stepping their international game up, first time ever they've advanced to a semi-final, with their win over Slovakia.
US vs. Russia live on ESPN in 15 mins... 11 am.
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going to have to find a way to catch this second half.
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going to have to find a way to catch this second half.
Russia staying close... but US now out to a 10-point lead early in the third. Russian shooting keeping them in the game. Chauncey Billups and Durant killing dem.
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70-56 at the end of the third. Westbrook sparked the team in the third, with a series of steals and dunks, while Billups connected on several 3-point shots to help create some separation.
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Final score 89-79 US
Durant with 33 to lead the team. daryn... one thing yuh right about, Durant will be scary this upcoming season.
Marcos and Capo whey allyuh? "Real licks to get"?
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Durant is the man. I loved his game since he was at Texas and lost a NCAA bracket because I bet on him. I thought this US team would have been beaten at least once though. But they proving me wrong
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going to have to find a way to catch this second half.
Russia staying close... but US now out to a 10-point lead early in the third. Russian shooting keeping them in the game. Chauncey Billups and Durant killing dem.
EDIT:
70-56 at the end of the third. Westbrook sparked the team in the third, with a series of steals and dunks, while Billups connected on several 3-point shots to help create some separation.
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Final score 89-79 US
Durant with 33 to lead the team. daryn... one thing yuh right about, Durant will be scary this upcoming season.
Marcos and Capo whey allyuh? "Real licks to get"?
look like they gellin....but it eh over yet.
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Durant is the man. I loved his game since he was at Texas and lost a NCAA bracket because I bet on him. I thought this US team would have been beaten at least once though. But they proving me wrong
Yeah, I became a fan of his from his year at Texas... totally deserved the POY honors he got. His rebounding to me is the most surprising thing... yes he tall and have a 7-foot wingspan, but rebounding is nasty business. He clearly doh mind mixing it up. His defense is picking up as well.
This US team still has a tough two games to play if they plan on winning the title, Scola averaging 30 pts a game for Argentina, to lead all tournament scorers. But as I say that, I now checking de scores and see Lithuania up 50-30 on Argentina at the half :o :o
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Score is now 87-58 LTU with 7:38 left in the game... :o
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Final Score: LTU 104- ARG 85
Wow... I don't know which was the bigger upset, Serbia beating Spain or Lithuania beating Argentina.
Brackets are all set then... USA plays LTU at 22 pm EST on Saturday (ESPN)
SER plays TUR at 2:30 pm
Kleiza playing out of his mind for LTU, but aside from him, it eh really have anybody of note on that team. Them probably ketch fire from outside and light up Argentina. Sure enough... looking at the stats they shot 12-24 from 3-pt range. But something else musse went on b/c 12 3 pointers is only 36 pts. Scola musse was tired.
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Durant is the man. I loved his game since he was at Texas and lost a NCAA bracket because I bet on him. I thought this US team would have been beaten at least once though. But they proving me wrong
Yea his one year in college was superb and I and all doubted he would've had that same impact in the NBA saying he's needs to gain weight but he definitely proved me wrong. This man is a superstar in the league, averaging as much points as Kobe and Lebron. The thing is I'm not even sure if he sees himself as superstar yet cause he's very humble. What I like about him is his versatility, he has great shooting range, an inside game, can rebound, block shots and a team player.
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Durant is the man. I loved his game since he was at Texas and lost a NCAA bracket because I bet on him. I thought this US team would have been beaten at least once though. But they proving me wrong
Yea his one year in college was superb and I and all doubted he would've had that same impact in the NBA saying he's needs to gain weight but he definitely proved me wrong. This man is a superstar in the league, averaging as much points as Kobe and Lebron. The thing is I'm not even sure if he sees himself as superstar yet cause he's very humble. What I like about him is his versatility, he has great shooting range, an inside game, can rebound, block shots and a team player.
He also has the "eye of the tiger" that the truly great ones have. Something Lebron just doesn't seem to have.
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Durant is the man. I loved his game since he was at Texas and lost a NCAA bracket because I bet on him. I thought this US team would have been beaten at least once though. But they proving me wrong
Yea his one year in college was superb and I and all doubted he would've had that same impact in the NBA saying he's needs to gain weight but he definitely proved me wrong. This man is a superstar in the league, averaging as much points as Kobe and Lebron. The thing is I'm not even sure if he sees himself as superstar yet cause he's very humble. What I like about him is his versatility, he has great shooting range, an inside game, can rebound, block shots and a team player.
He also has the "eye of the tiger" that the truly great ones have. Something Lebron just doesn't seem to have.
He was too much for LTU today, 38 points. This man has some serious shooting range and yes the "eye of the tiger". It's funny how the commentator said his teammates told him he needs to be more selfish when he's easily averaging 25 pts a game.
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Miss de game, got back in late.
Now watching the Serbia v. Turkey game... 76-75 Turkey with 4 mins left in the game. Serbia shooting lights out from 3... but Turkey scrapping and just take de lead on a three themselves.
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EDIT: Turkey 83 - Serbia 82
What a game, what a finish. Turkey scored and the player got fouled on the play to put turkey up 81-80. The free throw was missed and Serbia's point guard drove under to the basket, dished to a player cutting from his left... who then drew the defense before dishing to a team mate under the bucket for the layup... 82-81 Serbia.
With 4 seconds left in the game Turkey inbounded at mid-court, a player tip-toed the left sideline and passed to an open team mate as Serbia's defense fell apart. Turkey scored a wide open layup with .5 left on the clock. After initially letting the game clock expire the officials reviewed the play and put .5 secs back on the clock. A last-second alley-oop failed, and Turkey advanced to the finals where it will face the US.
Game time is set for 2:30 pm tomorrow on ESPN.
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big game today.
playing Turkey in Turkey. If Fenerbahce-Galatasaray match ups are any indication the atmosphere could be more intense than anything any of these US players have ever played in.
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big game today.
playing Turkey in Turkey. If Fenerbahce-Galatasaray match ups are any indication the atmosphere could be more intense than anything any of these US players have ever played in.
Yuh mean if the atmosphere was anything like it was for Serbia yesterday... Fran Fraschilla say it was like Cameron Indoor Stadium... times ten.
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big first half for Durant. 20 pts; US leading by 10 at the half.
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now the man hit two straight 3s early in the 3rd quarter.
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I was staying away until I could watch the game... been watching football (both kinds) all day, and still haven't gotten around to cueing up the DVR, but I just saw the score. Good victory for this young squad. I tempted to say that they were aided by the upsets of Spain and Argentina... but at the end of the day you have to play the team in front of you and that's what they did. It bears noting that the US comfortably took care of world beaters Lithuania and Turkey... is not like they squeaked by them.
Moral of the story... credit must be given where due, very good performance by Durant and the Kevinnaires.