Game Thread: FIBA 2010 Quarter Finals - Team USA vs Russia
by IQofaWarrior on Sep 8, 2010 9:00 PM PDT
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Team USA better not think that the next 3 games have Easy Buttons too.
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Angola had no size and their leading scorer could not play due to an injury from a previous game. It's like somebody pushed the Easy Button for Team USA, and they took advantage by pummeling Angola to take a 20 pt lead after the 1st qtr, with a final victory of 55 pts. It was good to see some nice offensive execution and ball movement in that Angola game, but it's too hard to tell if that's only because Angola didn't offer much resistance. I need to see Team USA against a tougher opponent to see if their offense has sharpened to the level of the Brazil team we saw last week.
Speaking of Brazil, we won't have to face them later on as Argentina defeated them on Tuesday, knocking Brazil out of the tournament at the Round of 16 stage. Argentina would be a good test for Team USA. But before we jump ahead, let's take on Russia. Familiar names on Russia: none.
If we win, we play the winners of Lithuania / Argentina. If we lose, we play the losers of Lithuania / Argentina.
Update: Added broadcast times and channels for the next game against Lithuania.
| Day | Date | Opponent | Live PDT | Live Chan | Replay PDT | Replay Chan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | Sep 09 | Russia | 8:00am | ESPN, espn3.com | 10:30pm | ESPN2 |
| Sat | Sep 11 | Lithuania | 9:00am | ESPN Classic, espn3.com | 10:30pm | ESPN2 |
| Sun | Sep 12 | Serbia / Turkey | ??? | ???, espn3.com | ??? | ??? |
Three more wins to go.
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Familiar Names
Is Timofey Mozgov injured or why didn’t you name him?
In addition wasn’t Kaun drafted by somebody sometime ago? And the Khryapa-dude also sounds familiar…
Anyways: Team USA should deliver a nice beating (in spirit of ’72). I would like it.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
I saw that Timofey Mozgov was signed by the Knicks
But I did a quick check and it looks like he hasn’t played an NBA game yet, so I didn’t list him. As for the other quys, I didn’t do a very deep background search on the other players. I added the “familiar players” bit intending to fill it with commonly recognized names today, like Goran Dragic and Leandro Barbosa.
A quick check on Sasha Kaun shows that he was drafted 56th by the Seattle Supersonics in 2008. Viktor Khryapa played 4 seasons between 2004-08, most notably for the Blazers in 2005-06 with 53 games started.
The fact that you recognize these names means you know way more about NBA players than I do.
The fact that I recognize those names shows
…that I spend to much time on sites like shamsport
and
…that I am from Europe.
The rest is debatable. ;)
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Nice job, IQ
Nice for the US that Argentina knocked off Brazil. Can’t see Scola dropping 37 against the US (like he did against Brazil). Hadda be his ‘career game.’
keep on truckin...
Where's Badly Browned?
He asked in the last thread whether the camera angle has changed. The answer is no, because we have been in the exact same venue since Game 1.
Trivia
I found a youtube video of the final minutes of that controversial 1972 ending vs Russia. The trivia is that Doug Collins was on that Team USA.
Russia seems to play more perimeter
at least to start this game
Russia has some good ball movement
Team USA defense better, causing 24 sec violation
Long range durant
still a little wary of the one pass and shoot, though
Russia offense reminds me of Brazil
they run plays starting around the perimeter, lots of players moving without the ball
Russia hitting a 3, back up by 1
USA 8 Russia 9
Russia, like Brazil
knows how to “kick out” after driving into the paint
USA gambling on defense at the perimeter
Russia has a large guy in the paint rebounding.
Durant to the rescue!
Team USA not playing well. The Russians playing great for instances and after that showing fear…
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
German commentator shows some love for Curry
jfyi…
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Curry not moving the ball
he walked into the offense and then just shot. What?
Vintage Baron
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
After all that, end of 1st qtr
tied 25. This is a nailbiter already
Individual strenght should prevail
So don’t fear. ;)
The score is too high for the Russians. I doubt that they can score at that pace for the whole game.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
I hope you're right
they are executing like crazy. They are capable of driving and kicking and finding someone else open.
that's possible
game pace is so far, it’s hard to pay attention to how much time left in the qtr
hahahaha
that’s been the theme this entire tournament
Russia guards penetrate pretty easily that time
even with the shotclock running out
USA still not a very dynamic offense
nothing has changed
Too nice
They cannot keep up for the whole game I am tellin’ you
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
I sincerely hope you are right
because i’m even more nervous now watching Russia continued execution of their offense
I meant the Russians obviously
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Russians bricking lay-ups
Fear, fear, fear
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
USA looks shaky
but it’s still too early to panic. I sense a 3rd Quarter beat down coming.
A Sonics fan without a team... but after 7 seasons now of GS Warriors season tickets have convinced me to adopt the boys from Oakland.
Gordon with a 3 from the inbounds!
tied at 35
Noooooo
we had a fast break! don’t whistle!
Announcers made a good point
that many of these FIBA refs come from countries where they don’t get to see this high of a quality athletes playing basketball in there league. Perhaps some of the speed of the game hurts their calls as well.
A Sonics fan without a team... but after 7 seasons now of GS Warriors season tickets have convinced me to adopt the boys from Oakland.
yeah
it’s not like our refs who play through 82 games with these players
another nice thing about this venue
no cameramen on the baseline
Team USA defense just stopping Russia's penetration
Russia has no problem penetrating into the paint
Team USA plays ugly
and I still don’t like Coach K. Is he doing anything useful?
They don’t pressure the ball and they have a half-court game.
The Russians are going to loose due to their fear and lack of individual quality, though.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
The Russians doubt themselves
…and they tried to play small. God only knows why.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Recipes to win
USA: Hassle the ball handler, maybe some fullcourt. Make the game fast, the Russians cannot go deep.
Russia: P&R, P&P with Mozgov each and every possession. Team USA didn’t show that they can defend this. Start believing.
Prediction: USA by 17.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Hmm
one thing missing from the box score, minutes played
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"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Wow, Kevin Durant has not sat
Rose – 16 min of the 20 minutes
Odom – 14 min
Billups – 12 min
Iggy and Chauncey in foul trouble with 2 fouls in that 1st half
FIBA.com
Need to register.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Thanks
I’ll just suffer with ESPN’s box score
The stats are awesome.
You can just provide some garbage info.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Sorry
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Ah, now I understand this. Here Team USA:
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Register
You can just provide some garbage info.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Sorry
dunno where this came from. lol
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Russians ice cold
and now the fouls keep piling up.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Important block!
by Durant
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
NIce USA defense
i thought Russia had a wide open drive
Billups backing up the fast break with a 3!
TheGerman, you’re right so far
Why bench Bykov?
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Awfull call!
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Rose got a gift
there was no foul by Russia on that block
And now 4 fouls for Mozgov
this game is over
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Refs now very pro USA
Don’t like that. Team USA don’t need this kind of treatment.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Bykov benching + 4th foul on Mozgov
Killed the game for Russia. Now it could become ugly for them.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
I said USA by 17
Make it 27
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Perhaps the USA clamped down in the interior defense to stop Russia?
How are they stopping Russia?
Granger in the doghouse?
0 minutes so far. Love only 3.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
I don't like Coach K's 3 Guard play
But as long as they keep winning.
On a related note: Who am I to doubt Coach K?
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
I like these short quarters
NBA should switch tot his.
You know
that IS a very annoying chant they got over there
Chandler with a put back to close the 3rd
USA 70 Russia 56
I hate comcast
but espn3.com HD access helps a bit
back go warrior stuff
I hope coaching staff is looking at these games and going to help curry with screens
Team USA defensively cutting off Russia's extra pass
maybe that was their adjustment
Yes
But you have to be careful. Simply holding somebody not in a play earns you a flagrant foul (two shots+ball). You can only hack when someone has the ball.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Durant
should’ve been a foul.. sick athleticism though
to protect this game
to prevent a Russia comeback
Munich '72
I guess
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
That was an ugly Durant 3 miss
might be tired
Billups laughing
he knows it was a flop on the defender
Yeah, we need a timeout to remind the players NOT TO LET UP
until the game is over. This is one and done. DO NOT GIVE UP THE COMEBACK.
I like the female russian blondes, lol, in the stands
keep on truckin...
by burneyfalls1 on Sep 9, 2010 9:44 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
USA doubling the ballhandler on Russia's picknroll
led to multiple turnovers.Nice
keep on truckin...
So my guess is that Team USA adjusted to Russia's offense
and figured out when they were going to make the “extra pass” and cut those off
Uh oh, Russia executed for an easy dunk
Timeout, wake up! This game isn’t over!
Kevin Durant with 30 pts
Russia played hard on defense too
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Blatt
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Russia injury
ouch, but that doesn’t help Russia’s comeback attempt
He still has the cramp
Russian coaches cannot make it go away. The German commentator is fascinated.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
wow Durant getting the soft touch, and-1
that’s makes up for Russia’s easy basket a moment ago
Ron Ron news
“Lakers forward Ron Artest plans to auction his championship ring for the benefit of mental-health awareness.
“I’m never going to put it on,” he said."
My prediction
+17
changed to +27
Final: +10
That says a lot about my sportsbetting success. And about the poor play by Team USA imho.
"It really is a choice of whatever rotten fruit you fancy least." (Kelly Dwyer about NBA Franchise owner)
Next game, Saturday Sept 11
I’ll update the table in a moment
I think it's only on NBATV
and maybe on ESPN3.com.
by IQofaWarrior on Sep 9, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Why did Rudy Gay's shorts look dirty?
Was it stained from dirt or was it wet? Looks like he had some type of diarrhea or something.
by Precise Films Productions on Sep 9, 2010 10:08 AM PDT reply actions
Oh, what the hell
I might as well stay up and watch the Lithuania vs Argentina game and “scout” them
Let's see
when we played Lithuania in the exhibition, I remember they were a big physical team who ran plays starting from the perimeter
Sarunas Jasikevicius is Lithuanian
and he opted to sit out this tournament
At first glance
neither Argentina nor Lithuania have a match for the physical speed and athleticism of our guys
Announcer called him
“the great Sarunas Jasikevicius”. Good to see him get respect over there
I wonder if Lithuania is shading Scola and guarding him harder
I expect them to after Scola beat Spain
Hahahaha
Lots of grabbing and holding, but when a foul occurs, both sides throw their arms up with a flop
Why are the Lith fans playing their drums when their player shoots a FT?
Shouldn’t they be quiet?
Wow at the 3pt stats so far
Arg 0/9
Lith 6/6
Scola is being completely trapped by the Lith defense
reminds me of how Nellie trapped Dirk with everyone bumping into him wherever he goes
Lith with a tip in to close the half
Lith up 20, 50-30
Hmm, what would happen if Lith trapped Durant?
I think Durant has a better chance of breaking through Lith’s traps than Scola. Plus others can step up, like Rose and Billups.
Still halfime
there’s nothing to do but look at the pretty girls
Lith is Anthony Morrowing Arg
another 3, 11/14
I wouldn't mind if Arg came back to win this
it would be a huge emotional high for them, which means it would be an emotional vacuum when they see USA, making it easier for us to beat them.
Arg has played 7 players
Lith has played 9
Maybe Arg is havin the letdown this game
after beating Brazil
or its the ghost of Sarunis Marchelonis
keep on truckin...
it's partly the let down after beating Brazil
it’s partly because Lith is STUFFING Scola defensively, and partly that Lith has been ON FIRE from 3
by IQofaWarrior on Sep 9, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Sarunis Marchelonis
Šarunas Marčuļonis
Over The Line!
by Lat We N Trash on Sep 9, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
There it is again
Lith is bumping Scola around, even off the ball
So much for the comeback
This game is over, Lith pushing the lead back up
hahahahaha
did I just hear a snip of MC Hammer’s Can’t Touch This?
didn't expected thid kind of game from Lithuania
considering they are missing about 4 starting caliber players
Over The Line!
they should
but they will not
Over The Line!
by Lat We N Trash on Sep 9, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm
full court pressure messing up Lith. We have a secret weapon now.
it's just once
and they ’re up 30
Over The Line!
by Lat We N Trash on Sep 9, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually
it’s still causing them problems
by IQofaWarrior on Sep 9, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
In other news
Dorell Wright is at Alcatraz right now
Cmon Arg
make them work. Wear them out before Saturday
they lost this game
and tey know that
Over The Line!
by Lat We N Trash on Sep 9, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Arg has to play again tomorrow
In the Classification Round, aka losers bracket. They’ll be tired by then
Saturday will be another double header
USA vs Lithuania
Serbia vs Turkey
I’ll be here for both.
Update
Added broadcast times and channels for the next game
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