Game Blog :: Argentina vs. Greece

[spurschick]

Anyone have a link other than the one at nbcolympics.com?

[Brutalis]

This shit is only online? I made a thread in the Basketball Forum.

[Sp Ginobili 20]

I think it's on USA too.

[spurschick]

This shit is only online? I made a thread in the Basketball Forum.


Oops... sorry, I didn't look there. I found a link that someone provided before:
http://www.stoogetv.com/player.html

[urunobili]

This shit is only online? I made a thread in the Basketball Forum.

it belongs here.... Manu and Fabricio are Spurs and we have the rights to V-Span + all the morbid stuff of seeing former never signed Spur Scola

[Kamnik]

2 teams i like... Hard to cheer for someone. :/

[ace3g]

4 minutes till tip off oh and I love the "NBA on NBC" music, I hated when ESPN/ABC took over the rights

[Jobbs]

I hope this game is a blow out for Argentina. They need the rest for the zzzzzzzzzzz Team

[angel_luv]

I am getting to see fifteen minutes of this game before I have to go to work.

It is so great to see MG. Finally this Olympics! :elephant :elephant


Go Argentina!
:cheer :) :cheer

[angel_luv]

Whoo- Scola!

[angel_luv]

TMTTRIO are u recording this?

[Jobbs]

ugh

men's 200m is on now too

Oberto finally stopped V Span

[angel_luv]

Nice block Obi!

[carina_gino20]

my connection sucks...can anyone update the score, from time to time?

[T_MONEY_TX]

is the game still on?

[angel_luv]

:lol I have really missed watching baskeball and yelling at my t.v.

No commercials. I have to go soon.

[angel_luv]

Manu hit a three and they didn't show it. :lol

And I missed that last one typing about the first. hehe

Go MG! :)

[ace3g]

3 straight 3's

[angel_luv]

Manu for three and for me- since I really wanted to see him make a three. :)

:clap

[T_MONEY_TX]

im getting a page saying access code?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Go Greece.

[ace3g]

they just showed the doctors working on Nocioni's leg/knee that is not a good sign, if they want any chance against Greece and USA he needs to be healthy

[angel_luv]

All right- have to go to work.

Will come back to the game blog once I get there. :)

[ace3g]

Delfino just hit a "deron williams" 3 to end the 1st quarter, Argentina needed that and I hope Nocioni's knee injury isn't serious

[Jobbs]

Had to stop watching to see the 200m(you will say wow when you see that)

Anyway Manu is in foul troubl, but Greece is only up 1 at the end of 1

[thispego]

Oops... sorry, I didn't look there. I found a link that someone provided before:
http://www.stoogetv.com/player.html

do you need to download both the Sopcast 3.0.3 plugin & TVU player plugin ?

[spurschick]

do you need to download both the Sopcast 3.0.3 plugin & TVU player plugin ?

I didn't have to download anything - it came right up.

[thispego]

dammit

[roycrikside]

What's with these fucking commercials? The game is on and they're on commercial? They just had one during the quarter break.

[thispego]

its it's chnnel WMOE 9 right?

[awktalk]

Code is stoogetv.com

[spurschick]

This game is too close for me. I don't see how Argentina can keep this up without a strong bench.

[romad_20]

They must be saving Manu for the second half. Hasn't played much.

Also you can watch online without commercials.

[carina_gino20]

score?

[thispego]

Code is stoogetv.com

i get this:
http://i37.tinypic.com/rgyzk0.jpg

[thispego]

Also you can watch online without commercials.

link?

[Jobbs]

7 3s

keep it up!

[Jobbs]

the commentary from bottom up

# Time out for ARG as the game remains back and forth and back and forth
# now Gutierrez hits a 3 giving them 7 threes (21 of their 39 points are from 3!)
# Ginobili hasn't been quiet, with 4 three pointers so far.
# Bourosis is at the line for 2FTA. Diamantidis is having a quiet game for GRE. The "greek scottie pippen" is a big reason for GRE success
# looks like a double tech has been called. Prigioni and Spanoulis have been jawing with each other.
# Nocioni out and looks like he is going into the locker room early. He came back strong but obviously is bothered by something.
# Scola scores. Scola has been very consistent throughout this tournament.
# Tsartsaris has now scored 11 in one half! That is a bonus for GRE
# great feed after a shot fake for an easy bucket for ARG
# Timeout again as this remains a back and forth game. 31-30 right now for ARG.
# Oh great ball movement by ARG to get some great looks against this "zoned up" defense by GRE
# Spanoulis comes back and draws the foul. Spanoulis will get you buckets or FTA whenever you really need one.
# Nocioni hits another one ( a 3 this time) after a great extra pass for ARG
# Nocioni back in the game and hits a tough turnaround...good sign for ARG
# a couple sloppy possessions in a row for both teams...GRE scores as Fotsis finishes after a turnover.
# Papalouksas hits a tough floater in traffic.
# Delfino hits a tough shot for ARG as they go up 26-23
# Prigioni handles the whole possession and scores. He is the one real unknown for ARG, replacing Pepe Sanchez who starred for ARG so long including the Gold Medal team from Athens.
# ARG is without Nocioni who is checking out a "tweaked knee"...ARG can't have Nocioni out nor Ginobili in foul trouble

[romad_20]

http://www.nbcolympics.com/basketball/index.html

they've had every game on that I know of. Just download silverlight and watch a good quality feed.

[Jobbs]

They must be saving Manu for the second half. Hasn't played much.


he has 2 fouls.

[thekingrobert]

manu is a beast in the olympics too bad his team think they are also

[romad_20]

did that link work for you?

[Brutalis]

Going for Greece for the sole fact that USA vs Argentina will be really physical and Manu could get hurt.

[thispego]

did that link work for you?

it did thanks man!

[angel_luv]

What is the score, please?

[roycrikside]

40-39 Greece at half

[angel_luv]

40-39 Greece at half

Thank you.

[ace3g]

another jab at the age of the spurs, will it ever end

[angel_luv]

All right Argentina. Time to win and win big!

[ace3g]

Manu with the euro step layup

[Jobbs]

Refs don't like Argentina

this reeks of Stern

mannnnnuuuuuuuuu

[angel_luv]

You've got to be kidding me- yahoo doesn't update scores until the end of the quarter???

[Russ]

another jab at the age of the spurs, will it ever end

Doug Collins just said that Argentina reminds him of the Spurs -- they're old and don't have many young players coming off the bench.

This could be their last hurah said Mike Breen.

[Jobbs]

good guys up 4!

[angel_luv]

good guys up 4!

So Argentina is winning :)

[Jobbs]

Greece keeps trying to make 3s and fail

[angel_luv]

All right NBC- don't let me down with the score updates.

[angel_luv]

Go MG! :)

[Jobbs]

not good


exchanging 3s

tina up 3

[angel_luv]

Commercial break?

[angel_luv]

Never mind- just slow " live" update.

[Leo_ARG]

Nerve wrecking!!

Arg up by 1.End of 3rd.

[ace3g]

I hate this "come back from commercial break and 4th quarter already started"

[angel_luv]

Argentina is getting better every quarter. Were behind after the first quarter but just by one, tied Greece with 17 second quarter points, and now lead after three.

Good sign.

Go Argentina!

:cheer :) :cheer

[Jobbs]

lol

it's no commercials on my tv

commentary from the web feed
bottom up

# Baby Shaq barely gets his f.t to the basket. His conditioning is a huge issue for GRE.
# ARG continues to have a huge edge from 3 with 10 3 pointers compared to just 3 of them for GRE
# GRE misses a great look at 3 at the buzzer and the score is 56-55 after 3Q. There has been 15 lead changes so far and all signs point to this thing going down to the final moments.
# GRE scores in transition as Vasilopoulus scores. Even though the game remains close, there has been some equally sloppy turnovers for both teams.
# Gonzales is in for ARG, he is the only real "beef" answer for Baby Shaq
# Baby Shaq ran over Scola last time down setting a pick.
# ARG with another 3...GRE has to push out on them.
# Ginobili with a 3...GRe has to know that he will shoot it and they must put a hand up
# ...and he scores right away down low....he can score but his weight is such an issue he can only play in short short bursts
# Babty Shag is in for GRE
# Spanoulis has 3 turnovers in a row.
# GRE misses as the have played a little sloppy lately...they now are going to a 3 guard lineup that they have used famously in world competition the last couple of years.
# Prigioni hits a 3 as the only real unknown player/non NBA player for ARG is having a nice stretch of play right now
# ..and then turned right back over again to ARG
# another sloppy turnover but turned right back over.
# ARG converts off of a steal as ARG scores 4 in a row to go up 1.
# Ginobili with a classic Manu drive
# another foul on the floor for ARg as foul trouble could cause big problems for ARG
# lazy t.o. for GRE.
# GRE converts after a turno

[angel_luv]

Yea Delfino! :)


Come on team! :)

[sehui]

lmao that "baby shaq" on the greece team is so freaking tired, he almost missed rim with his free throw lol

[angel_luv]

Delfino!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sehui]

oh shit, nocioni's down.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Argies look great on D (Spursesque at times), and when they pass the ball, but they can't hit their shots. It'll be a tough 4th Q. Worrying sign is Manu hasn't sat much.

[ElNono]

Nocioni is done for the tournament...

[angel_luv]

Keep up the focus, Argentina.

This is your game!

[Otaku]

Delfino just took over.

[angel_luv]

Delfino just took over.

Take it baby, take it! :)

[kolko]

Nocioni out :bang

[angel_luv]

Nocioni out :bang

I am sorry to hear that.

It'll be all right though. :)

[angel_luv]

Bringing in Oberto?

All right. :fro

[Jobbs]

tied -_-

[chrismengeu]

Hello guys the stoogetv link works fine without any plug ins, glad you are enjoying it. I hope Argentina kills those annoying Greeks. Will the winner of this game play USA or what?

[Jobbs]

Delfinoooooooooooooooooooooooo

[sehui]

holy shit delfino is feeling it, but Im unsatisfied with manu's play, relying on that jumper too much

[ace3g]

Manu With A Huge Block

[Slomo]

Ginobili with the monster block!

[angel_luv]

Lord, help Manu's shot start falling. Let the games begin! Whoosh! :)

Delfino is a rock star!

[Leo_ARG]

Delfino on fire! 18 point in a row him alone

[ace3g]

maybe, Manu is saving some of his drives for USA, doesn't want to show to much and doesn't want to get injured before a huge game

[Jobbs]

ooooooooooooooo snap


MANU WITH THE BLOCK

[angel_luv]

Ginobili with the monster block!

:clap

Highlight reel!

[Jobbs]

Delfino is on fire

[angel_luv]

Argentina! :)

[angel_luv]

Almost there- stay strong. :)

[Jobbs]

up 1 with 3 to go

manu for 3!

goooooooooood

[Slomo]

2 minutes left ARG with a 4 point lead

[Slomo]

Shit GR 3 pointer lead to 1

[angel_luv]

I like that Scola kid. :)

[angel_luv]

Mg!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ace3g]

this is where you let Manu finish the game, this is his time, good to see Nocioni back in the game

[Slomo]

Manu FTs lead to 3 1:28 left

[kolko]

Nocioni is back!

[Jobbs]

Greece can't defend Manu's drive

[angel_luv]

I never really felt how long a minute is until I started watching basketball.

[Slomo]

I never really felt how long a minute is until I started watching basketball.
:lol

[spurschick]

I feel like I'm gonna throw up.

[Otaku]

Manu is guarranteed clutch

[ace3g]

Prigioni with some nice defense, he will have to play well for ARG to beat USA

[angel_luv]

Yahoo is so slow to update me and my work computer is not helping matters.

:pctoss

[Otaku]

And there you have it!!!


MANU WITH AND 1!!!!

[kolko]

Manu! Clutch!

[Slomo]

Manu with the dagger!
ARG up 5

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Wow..... What A Shot!!

[angel_luv]

I feel like I'm gonna throw up.

I couldn't eat this morning- was too focused on game.
Definitely am not hungry now, even if it is getting close to lunch time.

[ArgSpursFan.]

manuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[angel_luv]

:lol I always lose weight during the basketball season.

[angel_luv]

Almost there, almost there, almost there!

[Jobbs]

Manu <3

[ace3g]

wow greece banked in a 3, only a 2 pt game now

[Rummpd]

Manu is back!

[Slomo]

GR 3 pointer lead down to 2. 30 secs left.

[ArgSpursFan.]

damn,that was a fucking lucky shot

damnitttt!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Jesus! I can't believe that 3 went in

[Jobbs]

oh snap

[angel_luv]

What is the score? I am confused by the " live" update.

[angel_luv]

never mind.

[Slomo]

ARG Win!

[ace3g]

Wooooo!!!!, That Was A Close One But I'll Take It

[Otaku]

game

[angel_luv]

All you prayers might want to send one up for Argentina.

I know I am. :)

[ArgSpursFan.]

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

come on now USA,bring it on!!!!

[angel_luv]

They won?

[Slomo]

They won?


ARG Win!

[Slomo]

Could please KBP come to this thread and explain how Spanoulis was the best player of the game.

[Jobbs]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[Mr. Body]

Holy crap, what an end.

They're not reshowing it. How much time was left when Manu shot that 3? Seems a bad shot.

[ArgSpursFan.]

Delfino saved the day for us today

I wonder what ManuManiac has to say about that :lol

[spurschick]

They won!
They just showed Many in the crowd.

[angel_luv]

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

come on now USA,bring it on!!!!

Whoosh! I prayed good! :)

Yea Argentina! :elephant :elephant

Congrats guys!

[angel_luv]

hvala Slomo :)

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Delfino saved the day for us today

I wanter what ManuManiac has to say about that :lol

??

[Manudona]

Argentina is getting better every quarter. Were behind after the first quarter but just by one, tied Greece with 17 second quarter points, and now lead after three.

Good sign.

Go Argentina!

:cheer :) :cheer

And finished up 2 :)

[Mr. Body]

Without Delfino Argentina is not in this game. Of course Manu was going to be good.

[angel_luv]

And finished up 2 :)

That is what I am talking about.

Yea! My day is made and it's not even eleven yet. :)

[ace3g]

now Nocioni, Manu, Delfino, Prigioni, Oberto, Scola get some rest!!!

[ArgSpursFan.]

??

you know what I'm talking about...

[kolko]

Manu missed a 3 with 10 seconds left, then Spanoulis took the rebound and ball hogged until he shot a contested 3 with 1 second left and he missed.

[ArgSpursFan.]

you always talk shit about him,and his not to strong mind

[angel_luv]

And the live update I was using still has not fully updated. :lol

[MaNuMaNiAc]

you know what I'm talking about...

no I don't, please enlighten us

[Brutalis]

I don't know what to say right now.

Unbelievable game.

These months of rooting against Argentina, and hoping they lose, well.. I was on my feet in front of the TV going nuts..

Manu Ginobili is just amazing. He is the world's best all around player. Better than LBJ, Kobe, and anyone on the USA squad considering these international rules.

How about that clutch 3 in the last few minutes?

That sensational block...

Then that crazy ass flip layup.....

I'm a changed person. All this Parker vs Manu stuff is bunk now.

I root for USA to stomp him and Argentina. But Manu simply just cannot be stopped. He is unbelievable. And I am going to grab some of his rookie cards now, because they are going to sky rocket once he retires and is inducted into the Hall.

Ginobili is the best player in the world.

[Slomo]

Manu missed a 3 with 10 seconds left, then Spanoulis took the rebound and ball hogged until he shot a contested 3 with 1 second left and he missed.


Could please KBP come to this thread and explain how Spanoulis was the best player of the game.

:D

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Man, Delfino and Manu were like Gods in that final quarter. And how about those Greeks raining 3s?! What a game!

Glad to hear you've joined us in the Church of Manu, Brutalis. :D

[carina_gino20]

Holy crap! :wow what a finish!

It was great hearing from Manu. You could really see the relief, and his answer speaks volumes of what matters to him.

[ArgSpursFan.]

whatever,now you're gonna have to kiss his ass anyways :lol

[ace3g]

Holy crap, what an end.

They're not reshowing it. How much time was left when Manu shot that 3? Seems a bad shot.

he just said in his post game interview that "it probably wasn't the best shot but he tried to put a lot of arc on it to take some more time off the clock and he knew Oberto would be in the lane to try and get the rebound"

[Walton Buys Off Me]

Manu getting tired; 13 of 17 FGA today were threes.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

whatever,now you're gonna have to kiss his ass anyways :lol

Seriously, what the fuck are you talking about?? Either make it clear, or shut the fuck up.

P.S. By the way jackass, you owe me a change of nickname, avatar and title!

[angel_luv]

Holy crap! :wow what a finish!

It was great hearing from Manu. You could really see the relief, and his answer speaks volumes of what matters to him.

Can you summarize what he said? I couldn't get to a t.v.

[Brutalis]

Manu will take some hits for that 3 with 10 seconds to go. But you can't pass up an open shot even if it's a 3. Plus the shot clock was 2 seconds till a turnover.

V-Span showed who he was jacking a 3 going for the win. He tried to be superman and totally failed himself, his team, coaches, and entire Greece. The selfishness of that passing up an opportunity to get a 2 pointer and send it to OT was disgraceful. He could have drove and drawn the foul at least and sent it to OT with free throws.

Just pathetic.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I totally love that Argentine team... onya, Southern Brothers!

[carina_gino20]

They won!
They just showed Many in the crowd.

Was she that girl in the crowd they showed that was cheering?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I don't know what to say right now.

Unbelievable game.

These months of rooting against Argentina, and hoping they lose, well.. I was on my feet in front of the TV going nuts..

Manu Ginobili is just amazing. He is the world's best all around player. Better than LBJ, Kobe, and anyone on the USA squad considering these international rules.

How about that clutch 3 in the last few minutes?

That sensational block...

Then that crazy ass flip layup.....

I'm a changed person. All this Parker vs Manu stuff is bunk now.

I root for USA to stomp him and Argentina. But Manu simply just cannot be stopped. He is unbelievable. And I am going to grab some of his rookie cards now, because they are going to sky rocket once he retires and is inducted into the Hall.

Ginobili is the best player in the world.

:lol wow, if I didn't know any better I'd say you were an Argie. Anyway, you just pretty much described what I was doing during the game.

[urunobili]

they just showed the doctors working on Nocioni's leg/knee that is not a good sign, if they want any chance against Greece and USA he needs to be healthy


Ginobili with the monster block!


Delfino on fire! 18 point in a row him alone


Manu with the dagger!
ARG up 5


Jesus! I can't believe that 3 went in


Manu missed a 3 with 10 seconds left, then Spanoulis took the rebound and ball hogged until he shot a contested 3 with 1 second left and he missed.



They won!
They just showed Many in the crowd.


now Nocioni, Manu, Delfino, Prigioni, Oberto, Scola get some rest!!!


Ginobili is the best player in the world.

[Brutalis]

Man, Delfino and Manu were like Gods in that final quarter. And how about those Greeks raining 3s?! What a game!

Glad to hear you've joined us in the Church of Manu, Brutalis. :D

You still need to PM me for winning the Bogut card. List me 5 of your fav NBA players and you'll get a bonus card since I'm in such a good mood. PM your addy.

[ace3g]

Can you summarize what he said? I couldn't get to a t.v.

they asked him if he had anything hidden inside of his jersey and he said "passion" he also said "that it is a great feeling to play for his country, and it helped him get through this game(his legs were tired)"

[carina_gino20]

Well, Angel, a great part of my prayer in that last quarter, was that no one would get hurt. That was one close game. I don't usually like Delfino's style, but damn! he exploded just when they needed it.

[angel_luv]

V-Span showed who he was jacking a 3 going for the win. He tried to be superman and totally failed himself, his team, coaches, and entire Greece. The selfishness of that passing up an opportunity to get a 2 pointer and send it to OT was disgraceful. He could have drove and drawn the foul at least and sent it to OT with free throws.

Just pathetic.


:lol I am kind of glad my computer froze before I could realize the game had gotten THAT close.

[brettn]

Manu will take some hits for that 3 with 10 seconds to go. But you can't pass up an open shot even if it's a 3. Plus the shot clock was 2 seconds till a turnover.

V-Span showed who he was jacking a 3 going for the win. He tried to be superman and totally failed himself, his team, coaches, and entire Greece. The selfishness of that passing up an opportunity to get a 2 pointer and send it to OT was disgraceful. He could have drove and drawn the foul at least and sent it to OT with free throws.

Just pathetic.

It wasn't even a bad shot he took. With that much time left you don't know if you'll get a better look than that, regardless if he had taken a 2 point shot or not.

[AnotherArgie]

Holy shit, I'm crying.

Too bad we're facing USA, it sucks to know this team can only get bronze at best.

[angel_luv]

Well, Angel, a great part of my prayer in that last quarter, was that no one would get hurt. That was one close game. I don't usually like Delfino's style, but damn! he exploded just when they needed it.

Delfino was amazing! He did himself, the team, and his country proud.

I am so happy for Argentina. Great, great win. :)

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Manu will take some hits for that 3 with 10 seconds to go. But you can't pass up an open shot even if it's a 3. Plus the shot clock was 2 seconds till a turnover.

V-Span showed who he was jacking a 3 going for the win. He tried to be superman and totally failed himself, his team, coaches, and entire Greece. The selfishness of that passing up an opportunity to get a 2 pointer and send it to OT was disgraceful. He could have drove and drawn the foul at least and sent it to OT with free throws.

Just pathetic.

Hey whatever, V-Span is my new hero! :lol if he hadn't done that, we could very well have lost. Greece must be pissed at him right about now...

[angel_luv]

they asked him if he had anything hidden inside of his jersey and he said "passion" he also said "that it is a great feeling to play for his country, and it helped him get through this game(his legs were tired)"

Thanks! :)

[ploto]

What a great game to watch! Very happy for Manu and Carlos.

[MI21]

Delfino = Jordan

Spanoulis = Steve Francis

[ArgSpursFan.]

Seriously, what the fuck are you talking about?? Either make it clear, or shut the fuck up.

!

so you never talked shit about Delfino,and his weak mind in this Forum??

or you're gonna make me work to find those posts??

[T Park]

sorry for the upoming beatdown Argentina :)

[amy020]

Argentina Win !!!
Vamos Manu!!!
Vamos Argentina!!!

[urunobili]

Holy shit, I'm crying.

Too bad we're facing USA, it sucks to know this team can only get bronze at best.

i would NEVER bet against this team... i know it may look bad... but i just can't stop believing... :toast

[carina_gino20]

Manu also mentioned that Chapu was suffering during halftime, but Manu wasn't sure what happened to him. He says that the US team is playing with a lot of courage, and are playing unbelievably well, so it's gonna be a very tough one. Hopefully, Chapu will be well enough for the semis. Manus said that on the court, it's still five-on-five. They've done it before and they'll try to do it again. Manu also said he tried to put a good arc on his last three, but he didn't have any legs left for that.

[Cherry]

Hell yes! :toast

Prigioni and Delfino were the best today.

[ploto]

I don't usually like Delfino's style, but damn! he exploded just when they needed it.

I spent a whole season watching him for the Raptors and he can be so frustrating. Some games he looks amazing, like today, and when he played well, Toronto usually won. Then other games, he is just a chucker shooting up bricks! He picked a good day for a great game.

[Brutalis]

:lol I am kind of glad my computer froze before I could realize the game had gotten THAT close.

Your computer would have just froze again at the climax in the end!


It wasn't even a bad shot he took. With that much time left you don't know if you'll get a better look than that, regardless if he had taken a 2 point shot or not.

You're just making my point.


Holy shit, I'm crying.

Too bad we're facing USA, it sucks to know this team can only get bronze at best.

Well, don't underestimate the heart of a champion. USA fans are nervous, we wanted Greece. I know, I am one of them. It won't be a blowout. I will not be shocked if Argentina wins to be honest, and it would not be an upset either.

[Deimosfobos]

What a game...

I'm so happy for this team, top4 in the last 4 mayor tournaments is HUGE for a country like Argentina.
USA team will destroy us, no dout about it, Nocioni is injured, our bench sans Delfino sucks and our PG is iregular at best... but that won't change how proud they make me feal.

Grats Manu & company, well deserved. :toast


Manu getting tired; 13 of 17 FGA today were threes.

As long as he keeps making half of them, he can shoot all the threes he likes. :p:

[MaNuMaNiAc]

so you never talked shit about Delfino,and his weak mind in this Forum??

or you're gonna make me work to find those posts??

I will, since I'm certain they don't exist. I'm picky that way

[ArgSpursFan.]

Great game by Prigioni too!!
Now we have a PG again!!
Bring it team USA,we're not scared,I've been waiting for this game since the vegas Tournament....................

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

USA is gonna beat them. No doubt.

[ArgSpursFan.]

I will, since I'm certain they don't exist. I'm picky that way

..and you're full of shit too........and know that already

[Deimosfobos]

sorry for the upoming beatdown Argentina :)

We can handle it, like any real man :ihit

"Some defeats are as good as victories"

[Brutalis]

:lol wow, if I didn't know any better I'd say you were an Argie. Anyway, you just pretty much described what I was doing during the game.

Scary huh? Never would have expected a post to come from me like that eh?


Hey whatever, V-Span is my new hero! :lol if he hadn't done that, we could very well have lost. Greece must be pissed at him right about now...

Lmao I bet. I see now why everyone knocks V-Span.


Delfino = Jordan

Spanoulis = Steve Francis

Manu* = Jordan

Spanoulis = yeah I agree with you. :lol


sorry for the upoming beatdown Argentina :)

This is exactly what got the USA smoked in 2004. We can blame it on shit like, 'we didn't get practice together to mold into a team', but did any USA squad before it? No.

I'm not saying it won't happen, it very well could. But the way USA came into the Australia game, if they do that against Argentina they will find themselves down after the first quarter instead of up by a few.

[carina_gino20]

I spent a whole season watching him for the Raptors and he can be so frustrating. Some games he looks amazing, like today, and when he played well, Toronto usually won. Then other games, he is just a chucker shooting up bricks! He picked a good day for a great game.

That's the thing. I admit I haven't seen that many games from him. From the few times though, he seemed like a feast or famine kind of guy. I'm glad he had a feast today. I just hope he and the rest of that bench have a lot more stored.

[Hemotivo]

argie dudes!

it was manumagicallefthand the hater

[Bruno]

It was a great game . :)

[MaNuMaNiAc]

..and you're full of shit too........and know that already

I'm not the one throwing around unfounded accusations.

Look at it this way, since you're so sure I posted shit about Delfino, you now have a prime opportunity to make me look stupid. Find the posts... otherwise, learn when to shut the fuck up.

[hater]

WHAT A MOTHERFUCKIN GAME!!!!

BEST GAME of the year by far!

GINOBILI!!!!!!

[brettn]

You're just making my point.

Whatever you say. It wasn't nearly as bad of a shot as you're making it out to be. With that much time on the clock you go with the first decent look you get and it happened to be a semi-contested 3 from the top of the key. A drive to the hole doesn't guarantee 2 points or even a better look than the one he got.

[smeagol]

Where's ducks? No props for Manu . . . ?

[Hemotivo]

I'm not the one throwing around unfounded accusations.

Look at it this way, since you're so sure I posted shit about Delfino, you now have a prime opportunity to make me look stupid. Find the posts... otherwise, learn when to shut the fuck up.
hey!

it was manumagicallefthand the hater, not you

[Deimosfobos]

Well, don't underestimate the heart of a champion. USA fans are nervous, we wanted Greece. I know, I am one of them. It won't be a blowout. I will not be shocked if Argentina wins to be honest, and it would not be an upset either.

It's nice to know Argentina gained that kind of respect... but lets be logical for a sec... is almost imposible for THIS argentina team to beat THIS USA team.

Manu is tired (6 games in 12 days), Nocioni is hurted, Prigioni is irregular and will probably get sloppy with the defencive intencity Team USA is showing, Delfino can save you as ez as he can kill you with his shooting, our bench is TERRIBLE, USA team is playing like a real team and is on a mission to show the world they are still the best... I'm missing anything?

I think the odds are easily 100 to 1 agaist Argentina. I really hope I'm wrong tho.
I'll be happy if we lose on a good game and we win the bronze medal vs Spain/Lituania.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Scary huh? Never would have expected a post to come from me like that eh?


Pretty unexpected I must say :lol Still, new church members are always welcome. :tu

Bullshit aside, what a great game, whether you're an Argie fan, Manu fan or just plain basketball fan. Props to Greece, they put up one hell of a fight!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

hey!

it was manumagicallefthand the hater, not you

tell that to Einstein up there

[brettn]

Oh and very good game too. I was only able to stream the 4th quarter from work but it was by far the most entertaining game I've seen these olympics. The U.S.-Argentina game should be fun :)

[MI21]

What's the deal with this Papaloukas guy? MVP of this MVP of that.

I watch him out there and he looks like shit. Supposed to be great defensively as well? Manu made him his bitch on that 2nd last isolation, should of got the call for push in the back as well, but didn't.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Oh and very good game too. I was only able to stream the 4th quarter from work but it was by far the most entertaining game I've seen these olympics. The U.S.-Argentina game should be fun :)

I'm a big argie homer, and even I think we're going to get bent... hopefully, I'm wrong. I'm really hoping I'm wrong.

[hater]

like I said before only chance argentina has is if Scola, Manu, Delfino have 20pts + each. pretty much impossible

[Cherry]

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/5120/876531nv1.jpg don't forget Nocioni :devil

[Darthkiller]

like I said before only chance argentina has is if Scola, Manu, Delfino have 20pts + each. pretty much impossible

It almost happened.

[Leo_ARG]

Nocioni played on one freaking leg!
He is UNREAL.

Delfino is the guy you are always expecting to have a "breakout year"...
but I've always liked him and I'm still waiting for that.
Go Carlitos :toast

[urunobili]

..and you're full of shit too........and know that already

:ban:

[brettn]

I'm a big argie homer, and even I think we're going to get bent... hopefully, I'm wrong. I'm really hoping I'm wrong.

We'll see, I expect it to be close for at least a half. If there's one thing Argentina has going for them, it's that they won't be intimidated by guys most of them have been playing against in the NBA for years. It all depends how they start the game. If they get some confidence early on and get at least 2 of their stars going, anything could happen I think.

Realistically though... you're probably right, lol. US by 15+.

[urunobili]

We'll see, I expect it to be close for at least a half. If there's one thing Argentina has going for them, it's that they won't be intimidated by guys most of them have been playing against in the NBA for years. It all depends how they start the game. If they get some confidence early on and get at least 2 of their stars going, anything could happen I think.

Realistically though... you're probably right, lol. US by 15+.
we also depend on Nocioni's status :light candle

[manubili]

Great heartbreaking game!!! If Argentina can win the bronze medal against Lituania or Spain, I'll be happy. Now it's time for the US team to prove they're for real, and take the gold back. I will cheer my ass out for Argentina next friday, but i know we have a 10% chances against this Dream Team. I just hope it isn't a blowout.

[T Park]

While I'm rooting for team USA and think they will win easily.

Theres no doubt in my mind I won't discount a Ginobili led team one iota.

[ace3g]

the thing about USA is like in 2004 they hadn't played a team with a perimeter player that knows how to handle NBA pressure like Manu who hides and covers the ball in his arms so all you can try to do is reach in and will hit his arms every time, something the refs let the lakers get away with in the WCF. Manu as the primary ball handler will limit TO that are the forefront of USA offense, they have a 3 way offense: full court pressure results in TO fastbreak for dunk layup, 3 pointers, plus and 1 layups. So if you can atleast limit one of those elements of USA offense you have a chance

[angel_luv]

Great heartbreaking game!!! If Argentina can win the bronze medal against Lituania or Spain, I'll be happy. Now it's time for the US team to prove they're for real, and take the gold back. I will cheer my ass out for Argentina next friday, but i know we have a 10% chances against this Dream Team. I just hope it isn't a blowout.

Hey, David took down Goliath.

It could happen. :)

[smeagol]

5% chance

[urunobili]

5% chance

Manu Ginobili plays for Argentina... 10% chances i would say

[AnotherArgie]

1 in 1000

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Hey, David took down Goliath.

It could happen. :)

Yeah... once

[AnotherArgie]

The only thing I'm sure about the next game is that there's going to be a huge Scola thread, whether he plays well or not.

[angel_luv]

Yeah... once

Emmanuel David Ginobili

Time for history to repeat itself. :)

[Cherry]

Hey, David took down Goliath.

yes, but once :lol

i don't know...5% chances and 50% heart. I'm very happy with that.:toast

[urunobili]

Emmanuel David Ginobili

Time for history to repeat itself. :)

i mentally think they'd get blown out like evryone else.. but my heart refuse to give up.... i'll put up a fight until we're down for good...

[angel_luv]

but my heart refuse to give up.... i'll put up a fight until we're down for good...

That's the spirit.

Believing can only help matters.
It's not worth playing if you aren't going to play to win.

[Cherry]

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/1456/e31bcf643fbb41f8ba5de16ah7.jpg

Ohhh...Sh*t
:lol

[urunobili]

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/1456/e31bcf643fbb41f8ba5de16ah7.jpg

Ohhh...Sh*t
:lol


Cherry when can i see all those photos?

[The Franchise]

Your computer would have just froze again at the climax in the end!



You're just making my point.



Well, don't underestimate the heart of a champion. USA fans are nervous, we wanted Greece. I know, I am one of them. It won't be a blowout. I will not be shocked if Argentina wins to be honest, and it would not be an upset either.

I'm sorry. I like Argentina, but they are going to get dragged by the US team.

[Brutalis]

Whatever you say. It wasn't nearly as bad of a shot as you're making it out to be. With that much time on the clock you go with the first decent look you get and it happened to be a semi-contested 3 from the top of the key. A drive to the hole doesn't guarantee 2 points or even a better look than the one he got.

Read what I said. You're making my point.

I stated it was a good shot to begin with.

[Ariel]

This is exactly what got the USA smoked in 2004. We can blame it on shit like, 'we didn't get practice together to mold into a team', but did any USA squad before it? No.

I'm not saying it won't happen, it very well could. But the way USA came into the Australia game, if they do that against Argentina they will find themselves down after the first quarter instead of up by a few.
It's going to be extremely difficult for this Argentina team to beat this USA team. Slowly but inevitably, this cycle is coming to an end. A number of key players during those glorious years are no longer with the team: first Sconochini, then Montecchia, now Pepe Sánchez, Herrmann and Wolkowyski, plus others are not at such a high level as they used to be (Oberto).

Not only that, but the professional growth of our core (though wonderful) has brought along more obligations towards their clubs, making their regular training sessions more and more difficult. Then you have the coaching aspect, where Hernandez hasn't been up to Magnano's standards be that in Xs and Os or leading the group (he's had a few incidents with more than one player). As a result, team play is not where it used to be.

These issues were partially offset by the fact that the top players are still at their prime (Manu, Nocioni, Scola), plus Prigioni has emerged as a reliable PG option and Delfino, for as much as he's made me suffer, is still an intenational level talent. As a result, the Argentina NT as presently constituted is better than just about every opponent... almost.

I think Spain has surpassed us in the last couple of years, and this USA team would have been extremely difficult for our best teams (2002-2004), and even more so for this one... particularly now that Manu should be less than 100%, and Nocioni seems injured. In summary, this time around it would appear the Argentina NT will have it tougher than ever to try and repeat the glory of yesteryear.

With that in mind, I'd have to say I'm already satisfied with what they've done, and I won't say a word if they fail to get to the final, or even worse, get a medal altogether. They've done way to much already, more than any of us would have dreamed of 10 years ago, and for that they deserve our eternal gratitude.

Still, our guys have proven plenty of times what they're made of and I will never give up on them, and anything can happen in a given game, so... go Argentina!

[Cherry]

Cherry when can i see all those photos?

here:

http://manuginobili.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23027&start=3140

[MaNuMaNiAc]

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/1456/e31bcf643fbb41f8ba5de16ah7.jpg

Ohhh...Sh*t
:lol



The dude on the left's face is priceless :lol (I'm being a dick 'cause that's probably the face our coach had when that 3 from Vasilopoulos banked in :lol)

[urunobili]

It's going to be extremely difficult for this Argentina team to beat this USA team. Slowly but inevitably, this cycle is coming to an end. A number of key players during those glorious years are no longer with the team: first Sconochini, then Montecchia, now Pepe Sánchez, Herrmann and Wolkowyski, plus others are not at such a high level as they used to be (Oberto).

Not only that, but the professional growth of our core (though wonderful) has brought along more obligations towards their clubs, making their regular training sessions more and more difficult. Then you have the coaching aspect, where Hernandez hasn't been up to Magnano's standards be that in Xs and Os or leading the group (he's had a few incidents with more than one player). As a result, team play is not where it used to be.

These issues were partially offset by the fact that the top players are still at their prime (Manu, Nocioni, Scola), plus Prigioni has emerged as a reliable PG option and Delfino, for as much as he's made me suffer, is still an intenational level talent. As a result, the Argentina NT as presently constituted is better than just about every opponent... almost.

I think Spain has surpassed us in the last couple of years, and this USA team would have been extremely difficult for our best teams (2002-2004), and even more so for this one... particularly now that Manu should be less than 100%, and Nocioni seems injured. In summary, this time around it would appear the Argentina NT will have it tougher than ever to try and repeat the glory of yesteryear.
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005/115/7/e/__Jump_Off_a_Cliff___Emoticon_by_neek_zique.gif

[Gino20]

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/player.html?assetid=1386431&channelcode=sportbk

I believe this link may show the whole game. If not, it will at least show highlights. Just select basketball in the channel section. Follow the instructions. It just asks for your zip code, and cable provider. Finally, select the game you would like to see. Enjoy! Go Spurs Go!!!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005/115/7/e/__Jump_Off_a_Cliff___Emoticon_by_neek_zique.gif

:lmao first time I see that smile

[Cherry]

http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005/115/7/e/__Jump_Off_a_Cliff___Emoticon_by_neek_zique.gif

Ey! wait...we didn't get to that yet :p:

[urunobili]

:lmao first time I see that smile

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103254

[urunobili]

let's go everybody together now:

"Oleeeee Oleeeee Oleeeee Oleeeeeeeeee Manuuuuuuuuu Maaaanuuuuuuu"

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/4155/30d49c8ddb43469db9c7225lg1.jpg

[brettn]

Read what I said. You're making my point.

I stated it was a good shot to begin with.


Little bit of confusion here. I think you think I'm referring to Ginobili's shot, which you did say was a decent enough shot and I agree.

I'm actually referring to Spanoulis' shot at the end of the game which you weren't very fond of to say the least. All my posts were actually referring to that shot, not Manu's lol.

[GreeceDynasty]

FUCKS!.

[greenroom]

Well this is in the wrong forum should be in the basketball forum. If your going to rip others who bring Olympic basketball into the spurs forum.

To bad for Argentina who will lose by 30 to the US.

[kuato]

Well this is in the wrong forum should be in the basketball forum. If your going to rip others who bring Olympic basketball into the spurs forum.

To bad for Argentina who will lose by 30 to the US. ----> Just 30 ?

[Argiebabe]

I really don't care if they loose by 30...15...40...
They showed they really want this with all their hearts and probably more than anyone else, and I am pretty sure they'll leave it all against the US.
I am so proud of having this guys representing Argentina, overcoming all odds, fights, money issues and being a TEAM.
VAMOS ARGENTINA CARAJO!

[smeagol]

Ariel's post says pretty much what I think.

[samikeyp]

I really don't care if they loose by 30...15...40...
They showed they really want this with all their hearts and probably more than anyone else, and I am pretty sure they'll leave it all against the US.
I am so proud of having this guys representing Argentina, overcoming all odds, fights, money issues and being a TEAM.
VAMOS ARGENTINA CARAJO!

I would agree with that about previous US teams since 92 but I really feel this US team wants it as bad as anyone. Still, it is fun to watch the Argies play. I am looking forward to a fun game, too bad its not for Gold. :toast

[washingtonwizard]

noone wants it as bad as Ginobili. (and Nocioni from what I seen)

like Ginobili said, they will play to death

[samikeyp]

noone wants it as bad as Ginobili. (and Nocioni from what I seen)

like Ginobili said, they will play to death

No doubt....Manu doesn't seem to know any other way...which will make this game even better.

[manubili]

I'm waiting for the miracle to happen, again. If there's a chance, there's hope.

But I have already set my mind for a defeat. I just want Argentina to make the Dream Team sweat. They've been winning it all too easily. I don't want to see a blowout of dunks and alley-oops like in a meaningless AS game. A US >10 point lead and some nice moves by manu would make my day.

[Spurs Brazil]

Yes Manu!!!!!!!!!!!

Fuck V-Span

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Almost there, almost there, almost there!

If I had a nickel for everytime....








nevermind, I'll behave.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Hey ArgCuntFan, I stand by my comments. This is the first game I've seen a clutch performance from Delfino since he left Italy for the NBA.

I'm happy that Delfino was clutch today and that he made me eat crow. Hopefully this is a new beginning in his career, and he stops being an underachiever. Because, so far, that's how you must describe his career. The guy has the conditions to be like Manu, but he's happy in the bench in the NBA. Hopefully the Russian experience helps him gain his confidence back.

If you are looking to start shit up and look like a tough guy on the internet, you better find someone else to play that game.

PS
Since you're bringing shit up, How was that bet relating Scola and the recent playoffs First Round? Did you man up and stick to your word, since you're so gangsta?

[amy020]

watch MANU's fantasic lay up, what a key play!!!
http://i38.tinypic.com/20kxjlz.gif

jump with the left foot and shot with the left hand! AMAZING!!!

It's on
http://manuginobili.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=23027&start=3140

[Pero]

If I had a nickel for everytime....








nevermind, I'll behave.

:lmao

[Hemotivo]

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2559/4efbfbc1b584c55cae0965bil9.jpg