Slovenian National Team (part V.) [Archive] - Page 4

velik_m

09-07-2009, 01:20 PM

Great Britain 59-72 Slovenia

EUROBASKET 2009, Poland, 7-20 September GB matches: 8 September v Spain (2000 BST); 9 September v Serbia (2015 BST) Coverage:

By Rob Dugdale
BBC Sport at EuroBasket in Poland

Great Britain's opening EuroBasket game ended in a 72-59 loss to Slovenia in Group C in Warsaw.

Pops Mensah-Bonsu hit 18 points in his first game for the team this summer and Robert Archibald added 12.

After losing the first quarter 27-15, GB came roaring back to lead 35-33 just before half-time and were just four points adrift after three quarters.

But Slovenia hit some big shots to open the fourth period with a 14-5 run and GB were unable to close the gap.

Coach Chris Finch had Slovenia in his sights as the likeliest to give up a win which could allow GB a place in the second phase of a tournament which a united Great Britain team has never played at before.

The top three teams from the four-team group in Warsaw will travel to Lodz for the second phase of the tournament, but at least one win is needed to make that stage.

Slovenia had lost to GB at a tournament in Seville three weeks ago, but came out shooting the ball much better than they had in that game and had Britain 23-11 down in the first quarter.

Bostjan Nachbar and Goran Jagodnik hit shots from distance when their team needed them in the third quarter and Jaka Lakovic and Domen Lorbek hit threes to start the fourth-quarter run that edged GB out of contention.

GB's recently-simplified offensive sets are designed to maximise their power under the opposing basket, and it was Archibald and Mensah-Bonsu that started the second-quarter comeback that brought GB level and six points from the underused Joel Freeland that brought the lead.

"Great Britain certainly punished us under the basket in the first half," admitted Slovenia coach Jurij Zdovc. "Also we helped them because we weren't doing our job properly."

Although the addition of Mensah-Bonsu to the team certainly helped, the poor shooting that has plagued GB all summer was again a factor in their defeat.

They hit only four three-pointers in the game and of the back court players, only Nate Reinking and Flinder Boyd scored field goals.

"No we didn't move the ball well enough at times to get the open looks that we wanted," admitted Finch. "Our game plan was to pound the ball inside and I think we tended to take our eye off the basket. I told the guys at half-time that we needed to be ready to drop a few more shots out there but we never really did that.

"Pops gave us a nice game and a ton of energy. The fourth quarter you could see he got out of rhythm with the team a little but he helped us get back in the game.

"We're satisfied although we're not happy. We played hard, we gave it a good shot, we just ran out of gas," said Finch. "We needed to get a few plays at the right time - they made them, we didn't. It wasn't a 15-point game - we just fell short by about five minutes."

"We were targeting the first game simply because it would be great to get a win on the board early.

Great Britain's next game could not be more daunting. Spain are reigning world champions and the favourites to win the title in Poland. In addition to that, they are trying to shake off their reputation as perennial silver medallists (three in the last five EuroBaskets) and finally win a gold.

"This is what you play basketball for - so you can play against the best," said Nate Reinking. "It's going to be easy for us to get up for tomorrow. Even so, we're disappointed with tonight - we had a chance until the fourth quarter.

GB must now look to Plan B and get a win against either Spain on Tuesday or Serbia in the final group game on Wednesday.

Serbia's unexpected 66-57 win over Spain in Monday's second game merely confirmed how high the level of competition is in Group C.
Story from BBC SPORT:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/basketball/8242928.stm

velik_m

09-07-2009, 01:22 PM

Eurobasket - Great Britain lose opener

Eurosport - Mon, 07 Sep 19:12:00 2009
Buzz Up!

Chris Finch's side fell to an early deficit but fought back during the second quarter of the game and headed in to the half-time break just two points down at 35-37.

Pops Mensah-Bonsu was the focus of most of Team GB's attacking play and the Houston Rockets forward ended the game with an impressive 18 points.

He was ably assisted by Robert Archibald, who drained 12, but Britain's offensive game deteriorated during the third quarter before slowing to a near halt in the final period.

Slovenia put away some big shots at the start of the fourth quarter, pulling away to stretch their lead to 15 with just under six minutes remaining.

Erazem Lorbek had 19 points to lead all scorers while Jaka Lakovic added 11 for the Slovenians.

Britain failed to find a reply and now face an uphill struggle to qualify from Group C with games against favourites Spain and powerhouse Serbia to come over the next two days.

But despite the defeat, Britain's head coach Chris Finch was encouraged by the display.

"Slovenia played outstandingly well tonight, particularly when they had to," said Finch.

"The game went pretty much as we expected it to go. We thought they would come in with a big first quarter and they did that.

"But I was pleased with the guys. All in all I was very proud of the way we played and we took a big step forward with where we had been before we came into this tournament.

"Pops got a nice game for us. He gave us energy but you could see in the second half, particularly in the fourth quarter, where he was a little out of rhythm from the rest of the team. He did a great job to help get us back in the game.

"We just kind of ran out of gas. They had up to a 15-point lead but it wasn't a 15-point game.

"If we can put 40 minutes together we can beat anyone."

He added: "It doesn't get any easier but we knew the schedule and it hasn't changed. We have to stay committed to what we try to do and we did it for about 35 minutes and tomorrow we will have to do it for 40 to have a chance of winning.

"You can see that our team can compete in every level and at every moment."
Mike Hytner / Eurosport

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/07092009/58/eurobasket-great-britain-lose-opener.html

angel_luv

09-07-2009, 01:25 PM

but their offensive game deteriorated thereafter and the final margin of defeat was a fair reflection of the evening's play.

So basically Great Britain was not so great? :lol

velik_m

09-07-2009, 01:30 PM

Slovenia Pull Away Late, Top Great Britain
07 September 2009
By Simon Wilkinson

Slovenia pulled away in the fourth quarter to register a 72-59 win over Great Britain in the Group C's opening game at EuroBasket.

Erazem Lorbek had 19 points to lead all scorers and Jaka Lakovic added 11.

Turning point: Slovenia used a 10-0 run in the middle of the fourth quarter to extend their lead from 57-52 to 67-52 and seemingly put the game out of Great Britain's reach for good.

Hero: Samo Udrih and Domen Lorbek. The lesser known of two pairs of brothers on the Slovenian national team, they hit the basket at the right time during that fourth quarter spurt.

Stats: 100 per cent. That was Erazem Lorbek's shooting percentage for the game. He hit all eight of his field goal attempts (including one three-pointer) and made good on both of his free-throws.

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Slovenia used a near-perfect fourth quarter shooting display to shake off stubborn Great Britain and secure a 72-59 win in EuroBasket Group C in Warsaw.

Jure Zdovc's men heated up in the final frame, hitting nine of 13 field goal attempts (including three of four from three-point territory) as they outscored their opponents 21-12, at one stage reeling off 10 unanswered points to turn their 57-52 edge into a 67-52 cushion.

Erazem Lorbek had a game-high 19 points despite playing only 20 minutes due to foul trouble. He was perfect from the field, hitting all eight of his shots and both his free-throws.

"This was a difficult game. We really had to work hard in the final quarter to hold them off," he said afterwards.

"They [Great Britain] are a very good team and I think we saw that especially in the middle quarters. We played well in stretches but we need to do a better job especially defensively in the next game."

Pops Mensah-Bonsu led the way for the Brits with 18 points and saw both the positive and negative from the game.

"The way we played in the second quarter was very encouraging to see but we need to duplicate that and not have big gaps when we struggle as we did," said the forward.

"In the final quarter it was just a case of Slovenia hitting the shots at the right time. They got a hot hand and they capitalised on it."

Great Britain started slow but were within three, 10-7, on Andy Betts' three-point play with 6:36 left in the first quarter.

Slovenia then outscored them 17-8 the rest of the period courtesy of some accurate three-point shooting by Samo Udrih and Bostjan Nachbar for a 27-15 advantage heading into the second quarter.

Newcomers Great Britain looked to be in real trouble but Robert Archibald and Mensah-Bonsu provided a timely offensive boost as Great Britain went on a 14-2 run to tie the game at 29 when Joel Freeman, fresh off the bench, converted a three-point play with just over six minutes left in the half.

Slovenia struggled with their low-post defense as big men Primoz Brezec and Erazem Lorbek both picked up second personal fouls and Chris Finch's side capitalised to take their first lead of the game, 35-33, when, once again, Freeman made good on the shot and the free-throw.

Domen Lorbek hit a tough runner and Jaka Lakovic made a pair of free-throws to edge Slovenia back in front, 37-35, at the break.

Slovenia pushed their advantage to 47-40 early in the third quarter as some crisp ball movement led to open three-pointers for Bostjan Nachbar and Goran Jagodnik who made good on their attempts.

Great Britain hit just one field goal in the first six minutes of the third period but got a lift when Flinder Boyd came off the bench and scored five quick points to get back within two, 47-45.

Erazem Lorbek though scored the last four points of the quarter as the Slovenians led 51-47 and they would carry that momentum into the final frame.

Lakovic and Domen Lorbek buried two quick three-pointers for a 57-50 advantage. Great Britain came back within five, 57-52, on a Betts' basket, but that is as close as they would get the rest of the way as Slovenia responded right away with a 10-0 run and never looked back.

Domen Lorbek and Samo Udrih accounted for 11 of Slovenia's 22 points in the final frame.

Despite being short of captain Matjaz Smodis and big man Uros Slokar, Slovenia did a good job on the boards, out-rebounding their opponents 28-23.

Afterwards, Finch gave due credit to Slovenia.

"They made plays when they had to, especially in the fourth quarter when the game was on the line. We wanted to keep it close to the fourth quarter and did, but they came out and hit some shots. We had some turnovers and were chasing the game."

Zdovc praised his team's defense, especially late in the game.

"I am very happy with the way we defended in the fourth quarter. We made shots but our defense is what stopped them from fighting back," he said.

http://www.eurobasket2009.org/en/coid_iNqR,XhBJDA8Mz3E,EYig1.articleMode_on.html

angel_luv

09-07-2009, 01:32 PM

Stats: 100 per cent. That was Erazem Lorbek's shooting percentage for the game. He hit all eight of his field goal attempts (including one three-pointer) and made good on both of his free-throws.

That's awesome!

Well done Erazem!

VasP

09-07-2009, 03:04 PM

A Greek on the bench of Slovenia.
'Greece will have another representative in the upcoming Eurobasket. Besides our National Team, Stefanos Dedas was announced as the assistant coach next to Juri Zdovc. The sepk.gr contacted the Greece coach to ask for his first impressions.' ....

http://www.sepk.gr/portal2/content/view/1573/1/lang,en/

"Slovenia has great offensive talent. The coaching staff is troubled about the fact that the team doesn't play good in the crucial moments. Another thing is that the star players are not so good in defense. Juri Zdovc has to work on that. He was a great defender as a players, while on the same time embraces the same philosophy as a coach. He can bring a winning attitude to the team".

ata

09-07-2009, 03:13 PM

Dedas is (was) scout for Slovenian NT, taping other teams' preparation games etc.

10-tka

09-07-2009, 03:39 PM

did we win today

:)

velik_m

09-07-2009, 03:48 PM

Serbia demolished Spain. Group of death :pctoss

velik_m

09-07-2009, 04:02 PM

Stats from today's game: http://www.eurobasket2009.org/en/cid_toT,ovGDH2EaLKL67XnPo2.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOr Uf9le2.season_2009.gameID_6365-C-1-1.html#{5E70D78D-E480-4F66-9B60-839D032EE21A}

Jaka with 6 rebounds :lol

Slo spurs fan

09-07-2009, 04:05 PM

velik_m

09-07-2009, 04:14 PM

Brave GB and Mighty Mensah fall short to the Slovenians
September 7, 2009 at 1:32 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

Thankfully, the BBC realised that the achievements of the Great Britain basketball team in reaching Eurobasket were so phenomenal that they felt they must broadcast the history being made by Gb being at Eurobasket. Albeit, it was only on the bbc website or on the red button. Nevertheless it is a chance to promote the game and Great Britain didn’t dissapoint as they played 3 and a half quarters of very entertaining basketball.

GB did get off to a very slow defensive start, as Slovenia opened up an 8-2 lead following two open threes and a very open layup. This open layup was followed by 2 more, and it seemed to be a woeful start to Eurobasket. On the offensive end, Pops Mensah-Bonsu was trying desperatly to assert himself in his first competitive game for GB over summer due to difficulties with securing his insurance. However, maybe a little to desperatly, as his first three shots were unadvisable difficult shots to make and unsurprisingly he missed all three, one missing the rim entirely.

Half way through the first quarter it was Andy Betts who showed the way for his team mates, with a delightful spin move off his defender to lay it in. for 2 points. Pops seemed to learn from his team mate and mimicked the move shortly after. GB were starting to play a hand in the game, but shocking defense and sizzling offense saw Slovenia close the quarter shooting 90% from the field and out-rebounding GB 8-3. The first quarter ended with the score 27-15 in Slovenia’s favour.

Finch sprinkled some coaching magic at the quarter interval and GB game out all guns blazing. Archibald – perhaps luckily – began procedures with an edgy 3 point shot banking in off the backboard. Pops would then show his worth, scoring a super layup followed by another, but this time converting plus the foul. Completing the three point play he flew up high to unleash a mighty block on Lorbeck. Who then vengefully hit a beautiful jumper along the baseline to lead by 4.

Mike Lenzley drove to the hoop getting the foul and converting from the foul stripe, a habit that was becoming very regular from GB, who finished 11-13 from the foul line. This also meant Jagodnik was in foul trouble with 2 fouls, whos old legs could not keep up with those of Mike Lenzley. GB took their first lead off Lenzley at 34-33. Jurij Zdovc decided a timeout needed to be called and as the Slovenian players walked sulkingly off, the cheerleaders charged on dressed in black and white to entertain the fans. The second quarter ended with Bonsu being blocked in the paint but it was a good quarter for GB and Slovenia had racked up a shocking 12 fouls in comparison to GB’s 3. On a positive side they were still shooting a massive 81% and lead the game 37-35.

Nachbar had so far been slow and so must have been looking to light up in the 2nd half, but as the half began it was Nate Reiking who did the lighting up with a deep 3 in the corner. However, Nachbar repaid the favour with a 3 of his ownto make the scoe line 40-28 to Slovenia. Bonsu showed his explosiveness with another block, this one even mightier than the last. However, Slovenia continued to shoot well despite a bad spell, and led by 7 points midway in the third. Lorbek was than forced to the bench with 3 fouls.

Boyd perhaps felt the game was starting to run away from GB, and so turned it on with a 3 ffollowed by a magical runner. Sadly, this was the end of the good for GB, and from here on out the start of the sloppy play, which had so far been good (with only 5 turnovers) began. With the shot clock turned off GB were gifted with the last shot, but they coughed this up and with 3 seconds remaining the ball was in the hands of Archibald on the 3 point line, not the man people would immediately associate with 3 point buzzer beaters. And rightly so, Arch showed us why by throwing up an airball. Nonetheless, the game was still very much in touch for GB, and the fans knew it as some Slovenians began to get a little restless.

Entering the fourth quarter Slovenia were shooting 80% from the field and Lakovic decided to contribute with a precise 3 pointer from the corner. Samo Udrih then began what would be the fall of the underdogs with a nice jumper inside the 3 point line. Slovenia went on a 10-0 run who now lead 62-53 and it took a 3 from Flinder Boyd to put an end to the rot. Robert Archibald showed the last nice play with a shot off the dribble but it seemed a little to late.with the scoreline at 69-55. Bonsu added the last of his 18 points with a swift steal and a coast to coast layup. The obvious fatigue that had begun to plague the GB roster was proven as Archibald badly mishandled a pass on the run to the basket leaving 4 seconds on the clock. The final result 69-57. However GB showed some promise and will be deeply sad to leave with a loss. Pops Mensah-Bonsu lead all scorers and showed the explosiveness and the reason he is many fans favourites.

One thing can be said for certain, we haven’t seen the last of the GB basketball team. Tune in tomorrow to watch the tough encounter with Spain.

Sammy Nanneh

http://badaball-boards.com/gbbasketball/?p=1437

velik_m

09-07-2009, 04:14 PM

Slovenia Slay Brits In Opener

September 7, 2009 at 2:20 pm · Filed under GB Team News

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Dave Ryan for gbbasketball.net in Warsaw – A poor fourth period cost Great Britain dearly as they went down 72-59 against Slovenia in their opening Eurobasket game on Monday.
Chris Finch’s team had recovered from a poor start to put themselves in a position to win the game, but they were hit by a barrage in the final quarter to be were outscored 21-12.
Pops Mensah-Bonsu led the way for Finch’s side with 18 points, six rebounds and two blocks, while Robert Archibald finished with 12 points and five blocks. Andrew Betts added nine points, with Flinder Boyd chipping in with eight.
GB will now face Spain on Tuesday evening in their game of the tournament.
Erazem Lorbek finished as the game’s top scorer with 19 point for Slovenia, with Jaka Lakovic the only other player in double figures with 11.
Slovenia won a messy tip, and Rob Archibald was called for an early foul bef ore Primoz Brezec opened the scoring for the Slovenians.
A trey from Jana Lakovic followed before Archibald became the first GB player to score in a Eurobasket finals game with a hook.
Lakovic hit another three before Nate Reinking made it a four point game, but it took a Betts and-one to keep Britain in the game at the 6:30 mark, as they trailed 10-7.
Britain continued to struggle defensively, and with Bostjan Nachbar left open for a stuff to put Slovenia 18-7 ahead with 3:33 on the clock, coach Finch called a time-out.
Betts scored from inside the paint after the restart, and although Pops Mensah-Bonsu’s introduction to the action saw him quickly add to the GB tally, Slovenia continued to dominate from outside the arc as they reached the first break with a 27-15 lead.
Archibald drained a trey as the shot clock ran down to open the second period scoring, and Mensah-Bonsu made it a seven point game with a basket before quickly taking his tally to eight and forcing a Slovenian time-out with a score at 27-22 at 8:00 on the clock.
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The break made no difference to Britain as they extended their run to 10-0 with an Archibald and-one.
Joel Freeland made a belated entry into the game, and his and-one levelled the score at 29 with 6:02 on the clock to silence the 2,000 Slovenian fans.
Britain stayed in the game, and Freeland gave them their first lead of the night with a hook shot, forcing a timeout with 3:09 on the clock and GB 34-33 ahead, and with the bonus shot to follow.
Freeland converted the free-throw, but Britain went scoreless during the rest of the half, and Slovenia scored the final four points of the period to lead 37-35 going into the locker room.
Brezec opened the second half scoring for Slovenia with a dunk, but Nate Reinking replied with a trey to make it a one point game.
Slovenia replied with five unanswered point, but Nachbar was called for an intentional foul on Mensah-Bonsu, and the Londoner hit both free-throws only to see his three from the resulting inbound rim out.
The Slovenian lead grew to seven as Goran Jagodnik buried a trey, and Finch called a timeout with GB trailing 47-40 and 4:01 of the third remaining.
Britain chipped away at the lead, and a Betts hook shot made it a two point game with 1:23 on the clock, and that lead was doubled before Archibald’s attempt at a buzzer-beater rimmed out leaving Britain trailing 51-47 at the final break.
Janak Lakovic hit a trey to open the fourth period scoring for Slovenia, but Mensah-Bonsu took his tally to 16 with an old fashioned three-point play.
The deficit hit double figures as Lorbek did likewise, forcing Finch into a timeout with Britain trailing 65-52 and 6:39 remaining.
Flinder Boyd made it a 12 point game with a trey, but Udrich hit a long two at the other end and a long three from Lorbek effectively wrapped things up for Slovenia.

http://badaball-boards.com/gbbasketball/?p=1441

velik_m

09-07-2009, 04:15 PM

Finch Proud Of Players

September 7, 2009 at 2:27 pm · Filed under GB Team News

pops slovenia

Courtesy of gameongb – Britain pushed Slovenia all the way in their opening group game in Warsaw, but they were unable to make the most of a dominant middle period and eventually lost 72-59.

Pops Mensah-Bonsu topscored on his birthday, in his first game for the Standard Life GB men this summer, with 18 points, while Rob Archibald added 12 and Andy Betts was one-point shy of double figures. Meanwhile Slovenia were led by Erazem Lorbek with 19, Jaka Lakovic recorded 11 and Samo Udrih and Primoz Brezec both took 8.

With Slovenian fans dominating the crowd of 3,054 at the Torwar Arena, GB found themselves 27-15 down after the first quarter but they rallied back to make it a two-point game by half time. However, coach Chris Finch admitted his side ran out of gas in the latter stages of a game, a game he firmly believes was not reflected by the final score.

“Slovenia played outstandingly well tonight, particularly when they had to,” said Finch.

“The game went pretty much as we expected it to go. We thought they would come in with a big first quarter and they did that.

“But I was pleased with the guys. All in all I was very proud of the way we played and we took a big step forward with where we had been before we came into this tournament.

“Pops got a nice game for us. He gave us energy but you could see in the second half, particularly in the fourth quarter, where he was a little out of rhythm from the rest of the team. He did a great job to help get us back in the game.

“We just kind of ran out of gas. They had up to a 15-point lead but it wasn’t a 15-point game.

“If we can put 40 minutes together we can beat anyone.

“It doesn’t get any easier but we knew the schedule and it hasn’t changed. We have to stay committed to what we try to do and we did it for about 35 minutes and tomorrow we will have to do it for 40 to have a chance of winning.

“You can see that our team can compete in every level and at every moment.”

GB play world champions Spain in tomorrow night’s game and Nate Reinking insists Britain will bounce back in time.

“It was a tough game tonight and we fought to the fourth quarter. Slovenia had shots and good rallying. We turned it over and lost our rhythm and then it got away from us,” said Reinking.

“They shot extremely well and I think that was the difference down the stretch.

“This is why we play basketball, to play against the best. It will be easy for us to get up tomorrow morning and just get ready and keep improving as a team to go after the world champions.”

http://badaball-boards.com/gbbasketball/?p=1443

velik_m

09-07-2009, 11:46 PM

Today is almost a must win. We need at least one if not two wins from the next two games. Otherwise we get in the second round with 0 point and we play Turkey - a great team, Lithuania - another great team and Poland - home team, and we'll need at least two wins from them to get to quarter finals.

So game against Serbia is big. Hopefully they get a bit complacent after their big win against Spain.

ata

09-08-2009, 12:52 AM

Hey velik, would it be possible to c&p just some most interesting part(s) and link. Scroling is tedious + some short posts can be missed.
TIA

velik_m

09-08-2009, 02:27 AM

Hey velik, would it be possible to c&p just some most interesting part(s) and link. Scroling is tedious + some short posts can be missed.
TIA

No problem - there will be a lot less english material anyway for other teams/games.

ata

09-08-2009, 04:07 AM

What will be score tonight?
Slovenia got 59 pts, Serbia 57. Will teams be able to score 65?

Texas_Ranger

09-08-2009, 07:36 AM

Serbia 82 - 69 Slovenia

velik_m

09-08-2009, 09:26 AM

Serbia, Slovenia Look To Build On Strong Starts
08 September 2009
By Jeff Taylor

Serbia's aim before the EuroBasket was to claim a top-six finish in order to qualify for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.

After Monday's 66-57 upset win against Spain, the Blues might want to set the bar even higher.
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Key Match-up: Goran Dragic v Milos Teodosic. Phoenix Suns reserve Dragic struggled against Team GB but will be one of the quickest players on the floor while Teodosic is coming off a strong game against Spain in which he virtually shut down Rubio.

X-Factor: Goran Jagodnik. The Slovenia veteran has played in the Serbian league and is familiar with many of Tuesday's opponents. He had two big three-pointers in the second half to help fire his team to victory.

Key Stat: Monday's triumph over Spain was Serbia boss Ivkovic's 19th win in as many EuroBasket games as a coach. He won two titles as the coach of the former 'big' Yugoslavia, when the team still had all of the republics including Croatia. In 1995, he also led a 'small' Yugoslavia to the European title when the squad consisted of players from Serbia and Montenegro.

Sounding Off: "This tournament is long so we won't get carried away" - Ivkovic discusses the mindset of his team after the win over Spain

http://www.eurobasket2009.org/en/coid_EUkNnFSKH62u9Yj-OwgP22.articleMode_on.html

velik_m

09-08-2009, 09:33 AM

Making History (Day Three) D-Day

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The march down to the Arena was fairly uneventful although I did manage to get into a conversation with a Slovenian about football. Strangely my mention of the word Newcastle resulted in guffaws of laughter.

At the Arena itself half of Slovenia was queueing to get in. We dutifully joined the back of one of the queues before laying eyes upon Worthing`s finest (if that’s true then god help the rest of Worthing) who as ever were in raucous good humour and being looked at by the Slovenians in the way a circus audience assesses the performing elephants.

The queue banter was excellent. I`m quite proud of my we are the dyslexic beegees chant but sadly it was repeatedly drowned out as it became clear that Slovenia was the airhorn capital of Europe.
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http://badaball-boards.com/gbbasketball/?p=1458

velik_m

09-08-2009, 09:35 AM

I won't see the game tonight, i hope for a win, though it will be hard against Serbia.

angel_luv

09-08-2009, 10:04 AM

We will prevail!

Dajmo Slovenija!

:cheer :D :cheer

Slo spurs fan

09-08-2009, 11:32 AM

Fantastic 1st qtr 22-15 SLOVENIA!!!!!!

angel_luv

09-08-2009, 11:40 AM

Yes!!!!!!!!!!! :D

Slo spurs fan

09-08-2009, 11:57 AM

Half time 39-29 SLOVENIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pero

09-08-2009, 12:07 PM

Dragic was amazing. Nachbar and Lakovic did great too. But man, can Golemac screw up sometimes hehe... I hope we can continue with this kind of play in the 2nd half.

ploto

09-08-2009, 12:32 PM

Are they looking as good as the box score indicates?

SLO 56
SER 42

Slo spurs fan

09-08-2009, 12:34 PM

End of 3rd, 60:44 SLOVENIA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Slo spurs fan

09-08-2009, 12:35 PM

Are they looking as good as the box score indicates?

SLO 56
SER 42

BETTER! Defense is rock solid!

velik_m

09-08-2009, 12:56 PM

Well this is a news i like to come home to!

Slo spurs fan

09-08-2009, 12:56 PM

Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
80:69

ploto

09-08-2009, 12:57 PM

Yeah!! Great win.

velik_m

09-08-2009, 12:58 PM

On the other hand we struggeled against Bosnia in Beograd and then the next day ripped Greece a new hole in their backside.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3672997&postcount=756

:hat

Texas_Ranger

09-08-2009, 12:59 PM

Good job, good job.

velik_m

09-08-2009, 12:59 PM

Fun fact: If GB wins against Spain today Spain is out.

Slo spurs fan

09-08-2009, 01:00 PM

Good job, good job.

Get rid of that stupid sig or GTFO. ;)

Texas_Ranger

09-08-2009, 01:01 PM

Get rid of that stupid sig or GTFO. ;)

I'll get rid of my sig when I want. We always start with wins.

angel_luv

09-08-2009, 01:04 PM

Win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
80:69

Awesome!!!!!!!!!

Hurrah for Slovenija!!!!!!!!!!!!

Slomo

09-08-2009, 01:04 PM

Good game.

Dragic is not quite there yet, but he could be good one day. I hope he keeps it up and doesn't get sidetracked.

But above all: Great defense team Slovenia! :tu

Pero

09-08-2009, 01:15 PM

Great game. It was nice seeing Smodis, but it almost cost us, it shows he hasn't been training together with the team as much.

And LOL at everyone who written out Lakovic, especially Kamnik. :lol

Bukefal

09-08-2009, 02:21 PM

Fun fact: If GB wins against Spain today Spain is out.

That would be nice, but hard though. I dont believe GB can beat em :)

velik_m

09-08-2009, 03:04 PM

Slovenia Stay On A Roll
08 September 2009
By Simon Wilkinson

Game Summary

Turning point: Erazem Lorbek hit a three-pointer from the top of the key early in the third quarter to put Slovenia up by 17, 47-30, and at the other end, Primoz Brezec swatted away Stefan Markovics lay-up attempt to let Serbia know it just wasnt going to be their day.

Hero: Bostjan Nachbar made big buckets time and time again to end Serbias several attempts to rally back. Whenever Duzan Ivkovics men came too close, you could count on the swingman to hit a clutch basket.

Stats: 33 that was Serbias shooting percentage as they scored only 29 points in the first half. They made just eight of 22 attempts from two-point range and three of 11 from beyond the arc.

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Slovenia used a three-point barrage to take a 13-3 lead and never looked back as they cruised past Serbia 80-69 in EuroBasket Group C.

Jaka Lakovic buried two three-pointers and Bostjan Nachbar knocked the other one - despite being defended closely - to set the tone as Slovenia took their first double-digit lead just three minutes into the game.

Read more (http://www.eurobasket2009.org/en/coid_5EZoZTRKIkEYlhSyg2VsR1.articleMode_on.html)

velik_m

09-08-2009, 03:44 PM

According to this thread (http://s14.zetaboards.com/WhatsBev/topic/6584388/1/) on british basketball forum Kamnik&co are making us proud up there in Poland. :tu

Bukefal

09-08-2009, 03:45 PM

That would be nice, but hard though. I dont believe GB can beat em :)

I take back what i said, GB can beat them :)

angel_luv

09-08-2009, 03:47 PM

according to this thread (http://s14.zetaboards.com/whatsbev/topic/6584388/1/) on british basketball forum kamnik&co are making us proud up there in poland. :tu

:)

velik_m

09-08-2009, 03:47 PM

Gb 73-71 3:50 to play. Come on GB you can do it...

angel_luv

09-08-2009, 03:48 PM

Gb 73-71 3:50 to play. Come on GB you can do it...

oh wow!

velik_m

09-08-2009, 03:52 PM

Spain 75-73 with 2:10 to go

velik_m

09-08-2009, 03:53 PM

Eh, they're done... 78-73 with 1:23 to go

10-tka

09-08-2009, 04:16 PM

it's just start for Slovenia

last year we had 3:3 score after the group games

so... don't be happy to early

angel_luv

09-08-2009, 04:23 PM

it's just start for Slovenia

last year we had 3:3 score after the group games

so... don't be happy to early

It is just a start true, but I am still happy for the good one. :)

Kamnik

09-08-2009, 08:44 PM

A big hello to everyone from Warsav!

I will write in broken paragrafs because my thoughts will jump around as i write them for sure...

-Atmosphere before/betwen and after the games is INSANE as far as Slovenian fans are considered. My throat (and bassicallz from everyone) is completely sore from screaming and singing... simply fanatical.

- I have to admit I was dead wrong with Lakovic. He sucked ass on all the preaparation games but here in Poland he plays as well as we can wish. I guess he was horribly tired before or something because I simply dont get it....

-Our weakest link looks to be Brezec... You guys had some praise from him but as far as fans here are considered (including me) he is our weakest link. But as Smodis and Slokar will come back our frontline will be insanely good. ERAZEM IS A BASKETBALL GOD! Everytime he gets the ball you know something good will happen.

- Spanish fans suck... there is aproximately 500-700 of them imo but today they were basically outperformed by 50 british fans who are also very nice. There is also very little Serbian fans as many of them couldnt get visas. Basically Slovenians cheered for both of them against the Spanish who seem lame, players and the fans.

-Fans start gathering 2-3 hours before the game... the atmosphere andf full scale cheering start aproximately 1,5 hours before the game. Thousands of liters of beer drank :P

-Slovenian designated pub SUCKS. The only nice thing about it is the location in the center of Warsav, which is a beautiful city btw... at least the parts we seen. I didnt expect it... Also the people are nice allthough their english skills usually suck or are non existent. Anyways... the prices in this pub are practicaly the most expensive in Warsav. Also the staff cheats you out of money on regular basis with an excuse they dont have change to return. I paid 20 euros or so yesterday for 3 jager colas and 1 beer to give you and idea. In other normal pubs beer is something like 1,5 euros.

Basically most of the fans would like to know who was the brainpower behind the choosing of this pub and smack the shit out of him. After games less than 200 out of 2500 fans actually go there because it sucks.

-Spanish seem in a bad shape... they lack defensive players to back their great offensive talent they have in Navarro, Gasol and Rubio. They probably have the best 5 offensive players on the floor but they lack hustle.

-I loved the officiating as it lets the game to be rough and the number of free throws is not too excesive. Insane loudness of the places and 2500 screaming their loungs out seems to be helping our guys to get away with some rough defence that could result in calls.

-Our hostel is full of Slovenian fans and a few british... Drinking starts early and ends late as you can imagine. :P Even though 2 games and 8 hours of being crazy through the day really drains the energy out of us and we cant keep up the pace late into the night....

-Some of my friends had some contact with players after todays game... Erazem Lorbek and some serbian players were great and friendly but Nachbar was cocky and not too nice.

-Police in Warsav is quite tolerant to the fans as we really break shitloads of small laws. Especially loudness/public drinking :P Also the Polish employees of the hotel are really really friendly and dont complain about anything. Not to mention it is also very clean and nicely organised. Golica is being played a lot in the hostel pub :))))

So much for now... I hope everyone is enoying the games and it is as loud and crazy at home as much as it is here.

SLO

VEEEE

NIIIII

JAAA!!!!!!

Kamnik

09-08-2009, 08:53 PM

That would be nice, but hard though. I dont believe GB can beat em :)

Most of our guys also thought this... but me and another friend stayed until the end and joined the GB fans who are extremely loud considering there is only 50 of them.

GB was actually really really close to beat them. You could see Spanyards got extremely nervous and started missing even more shots when Brits took the lead by 4 points a few minutes until the end.

Unfortunately it showed they are quite unexperienced and they had some unnecessary turnowers at the end. Basically.... Put Ben Gordon on the GB team in those last few minutes and they would surely win because Spanyards started to shit their pants when they were close to a humiliating defeat and a trip home.

This GB win would be almost as sweet as the Slovenian victory was :toast

Kamnik

09-08-2009, 08:57 PM

According to this thread (http://s14.zetaboards.com/WhatsBev/topic/6584388/1/) on british basketball forum Kamnik&co are making us proud up there in Poland. :tu

Haha nice read, I got to tell this to everyone here...

Even the security guards were scared shitless during the game at times when 2000 people start jumping with ^Kdor ne skace ni Slovenc^... I guess they are not used that indoor sport games are like this.

Football in Poland is sport number 1 by far. Most of people in Warsav are clueless that there is an european championship going on.

Oh... funniest thing ever. A guy stoped a group of our fans and told them they must be crazy because ^the game^ will be in Maribor on wednesday! :lmao:lmao:lmao

velik_m

09-08-2009, 11:18 PM

Oh... funniest thing ever. A guy stoped a group of our fans and told them they must be crazy because ^the game^ will be in Maribor on wednesday! :lmao:lmao:lmao

:rollin

Keep up the good work!

velik_m

09-08-2009, 11:32 PM

This is also a blog from british basketball fan, lots of praise of slovenian fans in here: http://markbritball.blogspot.com/

velik_m

09-08-2009, 11:35 PM

Star's Brothers Proving Their Worth
08 September 2009
By Simon Wilkinson

Erazem Lorbek and Beno Udrih have helped Slovenia make great strides in basketball over the years, but in the early stages of EuroBasket 2009 in Warsaw, it is their unheralded brothers who deserve all the praise.

Erazem may have led all players with a game-high 19 points but it was Domen Lorbek and Samo Udrih who combined for nine of Slovenia's 22 fourth-quarter points as they pulled away to beat Great Britain 72-59 on Monday and get their campaign off to a winning start.

Samo made his bow in an official senior international competition in the win and his astute play down the stretch almost made everyone forget about his older brother's absence from the tournament.

Read more (http://www.eurobasket2009.org/en/coid_7CUSDsS6IyAXO9aa6Arh20.articleMode_on.html)

ata

09-09-2009, 04:07 AM

Serbia 82 - 69 Slovenia

Very close (with wrong team names ;))

ploto

09-09-2009, 04:20 AM

Samo made his bow in an official senior international competition in the win and his astute play down the stretch almost made everyone forget about his older brother's absence from the tournament.
Samo will be pleased to hear that he is younger than Beno. :lol

ata

09-09-2009, 04:23 AM

A big hello to everyone from Warsav!

...
-Our weakest link looks to be Brezec... You guys had some praise from him but as far as fans here are considered (including me) he is our weakest link. But as Smodis and Slokar will come back our frontline will be insanely good. ERAZEM IS A BASKETBALL GOD! Everytime he gets the ball you know something good will happen.

...

WTF is wrong with you?
Basketball is not just offence - try to observe and appreciate work under the basket also. Brezec worked hir ass out for 2nd evening in the row and (with help of the team) stopped Krstić and Perović. And he is not primarly option on offence, E. Lorbek is.
I know it is blasphemy to say something like this on this forum, but E. Lorbek (in offence) reminds me on Timmy: leg-work, baskets of the board...

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 07:29 AM

I agree with ata about Brezec. But anyway keep the good work Kamnik.

Bukefal

09-09-2009, 07:37 AM

Kick spains ass please!! :)

velik_m

09-09-2009, 08:27 AM

Slovenia Aim For Perfect Preliminary Round
09 September 2009
By Simon Wilkinson

After coming very close to losing to Great Britain, in what might have been one of the biggest upset in European basketball history, a shaky-looking Spain will bid to hand Slovenia their first defeat in EuroBasket Group C on Wednesday.

Pau Gasol was the world champions' saviour on Tuesday, hitting the go-ahead three-pointer with about three minutes left in the game to give his team a 74-73 lead, one they didn't relinquish on their way to an 84-76 win.

Spain led by as many as 16 but Great Britain ran off 14 unanswered points to take their first lead at 68-66 midway through the final frame but they eventually ran out of steam.

Slovenia come into this game on the back of an impressive win over Serbia which guaranteed their place in the Qualifying Round. Jure Zdovc's men had a double-digit lead only three minutes into the game and never trailed on their way to an 80-69 win.

Head-to-head: Spain have won two of the three meetings between the two sides. The last time they met, at EuroBasket 2001 in Turkey, Slovenia were crushed 85-61 in the opening game of the tournament.

Key match-up: The battle of the big guys - Pau Gasol v Erazem Lorbek. They are the centre of their teams' offense. It will be interesting to see if Lorbek can slow down the Los Angeles Lakers All Star.

X-factor: Slovenia had their shooting touch going for them in the defeat of Serbia. They made 19 of 29 field goal attempts from two-point range and nine of 21 from beyond the arc. If they can keep up that kind of accuracy, Spain have their work cut out.

Stats: 32 - That is the number of points starter Jaka Lakovic and back-up Goran Dragic combined for against Serbia. Slovenia's guards have certainly been instrumental in their team's success so far and will be called upon again. Domen Lorbek and Samo Udrih led the fourth quarter charge to beat Great Britain on Monday and it was the turn of Lakovic and Dragic on Tuesday. The former hit two three-pointers to set the tone in the early stages and the latter scored 10 first-half points - including eight early in the second quarter - to keep Serbia at bay.

Sounding-off: "It will be a tough game. Slovenia have been the best team in the group so far. It is important for us to do a better job mentally than what we have shown in the first two games. If we do that, then I hope that the rest will take care of itself." - Spain head coach Sergio Scariolo.

velik_m

09-09-2009, 08:29 AM

Technically the Arena is in Warsaw. Once inside however you are transported to downtown Llublijana. The approximate proportion of fans is GB 1%, Serbia 2%, Spain 3%, Slovenia 94%. The place was absolutely jumping with the Slovenians obviously way up for the match against old rivals Serbia.

Read more (http://badaball-boards.com/gbbasketball/?p=1478)

ata

09-09-2009, 09:06 AM

Nice find! :tu

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 09:57 AM

hvala lepa for the great update Kamnik! I am so happy you are enjoying yourself! :)

velik_m

09-09-2009, 10:52 AM

10 minutes till game time.

We need this win, if we want to go into the second round with 4 points.

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 11:33 AM

20:18 end of 1st qtr. SLOVENIA

velik_m

09-09-2009, 11:33 AM

Slovenia leads 20-18 after 1st. Refs doing everything they can to keep Spain alive. Nachbar&Erazem in early foul trouble, but Breza with 12 points keeps our hope alive.

Pero

09-09-2009, 11:34 AM

LOL, Lakovic almost knocked out a cheerleader with that last shot. :lol

Pero

09-09-2009, 11:38 AM

[QUOTE=velik_m;3676938]Refs doing everything they can to keep Spain alive./QUOTE]

..........:bang

velik_m

09-09-2009, 11:38 AM

Slovenia has troubles organizing attack. Spain leads 23-20. Slokar with 3 fouls.

Bukefal

09-09-2009, 11:46 AM

Come on Slovenija, Beat them!!!

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 11:51 AM

Refs are killing us. Spain have help of those motherfuckers AGAIN! Fuck it.

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 11:58 AM

Fuck. Down by 8. Halftime.

velik_m

09-09-2009, 11:58 AM

Spain leads 43-35. We're not winning this one. FIBA already decided.

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 11:58 AM

If GB could come back after -15 we can too.

Pero

09-09-2009, 12:00 PM

Spain leads 43-35. We're not winning this one. FIBA already decided.

Probably true. But it's ok, if we don't lose by too much we'll still be first in the group right?

velik_m

09-09-2009, 12:01 PM

We need better interior defense. And better defensive rebounding.

velik_m

09-09-2009, 12:04 PM

Probably true. But it's ok, if we don't lose by too much we'll still be first in the group right?

Being first in group doesn't matter what matters is getting points for the next round.

We play Poland, Turkey and (probably) Lithuania in the next round - all though matches and there are only 4 spots up for grabs.

Pero

09-09-2009, 12:10 PM

Being first in group doesn't matter what matters is getting points for the next round.

I thought that was related?

10-tka

09-09-2009, 12:11 PM

we need 4 point in next stage

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 12:31 PM

it looks like we will fuck it up, and end on the 3rd place.

velik_m

09-09-2009, 12:33 PM

Spain up 62-49 after 3/4

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 12:34 PM

Dajmo Slovenija!!!!!!!!!!!

We MUST prevail and therefore we will!

:cheer :D :cheer

velik_m

09-09-2009, 12:35 PM

I thought that was related?

Nope. Only games played against those that make second round carry on. So we would be 1-1. Spain - depends who goes in if Serbia 1-1 else 2-0. Serbia if it goes through 1-1 and GB 0-2

Bukefal

09-09-2009, 12:45 PM

Slovenia got close, 1 point difference. kick spains ass!

velik_m

09-09-2009, 12:47 PM

As soon as we get close, the refs step up - Spain 22 free throws so far, Slovenia 9.

Pero

09-09-2009, 12:48 PM

Dragic with some great plays, where's DOK? :lol

Pero

09-09-2009, 12:48 PM

Nope. Only games played against those that make second round carry on. So we would be 1-1. Spain - depends who goes in if Serbia 1-1 else 2-0. Serbia if it goes through 1-1 and GB 0-2

Ah got it, thanks.

velik_m

09-09-2009, 12:54 PM

:pctoss

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 12:56 PM

We lost? :(

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 12:57 PM

:bang:bang:bang

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 12:57 PM

We lost? :(

Not yet.:(

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:01 PM

Not yet.:(

Then come on team!

I am in the mood for a miracle comeback win!

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:02 PM

We lost? :(

The minute we stepped on the court - we just didn't get the memo.

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 01:03 PM

we will be first in the group :D

ploto

09-09-2009, 01:06 PM

Come on!!

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:06 PM

Score?????

ploto

09-09-2009, 01:08 PM

Spain 78
Slovenia 75

1 second to go and SLO shooting FT's

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:09 PM

Eeeeeeeeeeeraaaaaaaaazeeeeeeeeeeeem!

VasP

09-09-2009, 01:09 PM

unbelievable!

ploto

09-09-2009, 01:09 PM

Woohoo!!!!

Overtime!!

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:09 PM

Wish I was seeing this!

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:10 PM

Ot.

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 01:10 PM

Yes!!

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:10 PM

Woohoo!!!!

Overtime!!

OMG! This is so fantastic!

Shastafarian

09-09-2009, 01:10 PM

Holy shit I walk away for a second and they tied it. Unreal.

ploto

09-09-2009, 01:10 PM

Dragic makes the first FT and then misses the second and SLO scores on the offensive rebound!!

78-78

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 01:10 PM

Lorbek hit it 0,1 before the end!!!!

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 01:10 PM

Just don't lose now by 10.

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:10 PM

We will prevail! WE WILL PREVAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:11 PM

dragic makes the first ft and then misses the second and slo scores on the offensive rebound!!

78-78

wow!

Bruno

09-09-2009, 01:11 PM

Amazing.
Slovenia :tu

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:13 PM

:pctoss Erazem out on phantom call.

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:14 PM

Dajmo Slovenija!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cheer :D :cheer

Bukefal

09-09-2009, 01:14 PM

Exciting game, come on, you can do it!

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:15 PM

Score?

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 01:15 PM

Fucking pussy Pau

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:20 PM

The refs putting the game away.

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 01:21 PM

:lol @ refs. Just pathetic.

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:22 PM

score...

I am in an information desert. save me!

timaios

09-09-2009, 01:23 PM

score...

I am in an information desert. save me!

http://www.eurobasket2009.org/en/default.asp

Bukefal

09-09-2009, 01:24 PM

Damn :(

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 01:24 PM

Nice win by the refs.

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:24 PM

Thank you! :)

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:25 PM

Fuck the refs. Fuck them, fuck them and once more fuck them.

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:26 PM

ah boo! But an amazing effort. This is going to be a very successful tournament for us.

Better get used to singing: "We are the Champions!" :)

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:26 PM

I especially liked the sequence in OT where the ref blew the whistle for 24 seconds, our players stopped and Spain completed the play. :pctoss

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 01:27 PM

39 free throws by Spain. Nice!

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:27 PM

They sure didn't review that one, like they did Erazem's shot. :flipoff

Pero

09-09-2009, 01:29 PM

I especially liked the sequence in OT where the ref blew the whistle for 24 seconds, our players stopped and Spain completed the play. :pctoss

Yup, fucking incredible.

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:29 PM

Oh and the make belive 5th foul against Erazem was great too - just making sure the spaniards had a save cushion at the finish second time around

10-tka

09-09-2009, 01:30 PM

we enter into extra time like we won the game .. . and then was 5-0 score for Spain in in 45 sec

zmago sagadin once said something important about entering into extra time with extra care

and free throws... fuckin refs

now me must beat 2 out of 3 teams to enter into next stage

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:30 PM

You guys taught me how to say " the refs suck " in Slovene but I forgot how. :(

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:31 PM

I'm just glad i didn't go to Poland, cause i would be spending some time in their prisons right about now. :madrun

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 01:31 PM

So will we be #1 now if Serbia wins?

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:33 PM

now me must beat 2 out of 3 teams to enter into next stage

Friend, we will win ALL 3 games! :)

Pero

09-09-2009, 01:34 PM

So will we be #1 now if Serbia wins?

Well apparently that is irrelevant, so who cares.

Pero

09-09-2009, 01:35 PM

now me must beat 2 out of 3 teams to enter into next stage

Oh how I wish that Bolgaria beats Lithuania. :lol

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:39 PM

Group F:
Turkey 2-0
Spain 1-1* (if Serbia wins, else 2-0)
Poland 1-1
Slovenia 1-1
Serbia 1-1* (If they win, else gb 0-2)
Lithuania/Bolgaria 0-2 (who ever wins)

Kobayagi

09-09-2009, 01:40 PM

My feelings at the moment:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woWqSmichOo

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:43 PM

I think it's best if Serbia wins - it gives the trio from other group another though match.

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:43 PM

So who are our next opponents?

Kobayagi

09-09-2009, 01:46 PM

Poland (hosts = tough matchup), Lithuania (they always beat us) and Turkey who has won all 3 of their games.

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:46 PM

So who are our next opponents?

Depends where we finish - Serbia & GB still need to play.

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:48 PM

And we have to win two out of the three games in order to advance to the single elimination rounds?

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:49 PM

Oh well - i guess if we can beat Poland today this day will not be a complete disaster.

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:51 PM

And we have to win two out of the three games in order to advance to the single elimination rounds?

Again it depends - but yeah, two should be enough, but Kobayagi wrote they are all though teams. And the refs clearly don't like us.

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 01:53 PM

I won´t watch soccer. I don´t have nerves for another game. I will watch GB-Serbia

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:54 PM

http://www.fibaeurope.com/files/%7BE86F2C2F-A201-497B-9685-3B9400603BBF%7Dflexible.jpg

My feelings exactly.

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 01:56 PM

OMG! Hedo is playing for Turkey?

I thought he took this summer off!

velik_m

09-09-2009, 01:58 PM

Goal! 1-0.

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 01:58 PM

Hm maybe I will watch. :)

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 01:59 PM

Dedič!!

velik_m

09-09-2009, 02:01 PM

OMG! Hedo is playing for Turkey?

I thought he took this summer off!

I wish he was. Turkey is super strong this summer.

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 02:02 PM

Goal! 1-0.

:)

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 02:02 PM

I wish he was. Turkey is super strong this summer.

I like Hedo a lot and would be glad to see his team come in SECOND place to us. :)

Bukefal

09-09-2009, 02:20 PM

I won´t watch soccer. I don´t have nerves for another game. I will watch GB-Serbia

lol me too, Macedonia plays soccer but i dont want to see it, i will freak out and yell haha.

I think you will do well in the next stage, those teams must not be so difficult for you. You will beat Poland, lithuania isnt doing so great so i guess you will win them too and Turkey, i dont know, they are doing well, but in the end, you have the quality, they dont.

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 02:26 PM

lol me too, Macedonia plays soccer but i dont want to see it, i will freak out and yell haha.

I think you will do well in the next stage, those teams must not be so difficult for you. You will beat Poland, lithuania isnt doing so great so i guess you will win them too and Turkey, i dont know, they are doing well, but in the end, you have the quality, they dont.

Well thanks, I guess. But I am not so optimistic. I would be very pleased with 2 wins and another win in 1/4F. :)

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 02:29 PM

2 - 0!!! Milivoje novakoviČ!!!

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 02:29 PM

2-0

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 02:30 PM

Slo- I shall be optimistic for the both of us until you see how right Bukefal is. :)

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 02:35 PM

Slo- I shall be optimistic for the both of us until you see how right Bukefal is. :)

:lol

Kill_Bill_Pana

09-09-2009, 02:35 PM

Once again the refs rigged the game for Spain. Fuck Spain they are dirty bastards.

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 02:38 PM

Once again the refs rigged the game for Spain. Fuck Spain they are dirty bastards.

This time I must agree with KBP. Those refs were really stupid.

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 02:41 PM

Once again the refs rigged the game for Spain. Fuck Spain they are dirty bastards.

:tu

Of course they are. It is THE year. First 2005, then 2007. It is logic, don´t you see it is 2009 now.

10-tka

09-09-2009, 02:44 PM

Friend, we will win ALL 3 games! :)

from your mouth to God's ears (we say in slovene)

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 02:57 PM

from your mouth to God's ears (we say in slovene)

:)

I would say it in Slovene but I don't know how--- yet.

Teach me? :)

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 02:59 PM

:)

I would say it in Slovene but I don't know how--- yet.

Teach me? :)

Iz tvojih ust v Božja ušesa. :)

Kill_Bill_Pana

09-09-2009, 03:02 PM

:tu

Of course they are. It is THE year. First 2005, then 2007. It is logic, don´t you see it is 2009 now.

Croatia

Greece

now Slovenia

Just hope it does not happen to you in elimination game like it did to Croatia and Greece. To know you were eliminated all because of the refs hurts.

angel_luv

09-09-2009, 03:06 PM

Iz tvojih ust v Božja ušesa. :)

hvala lepa. :)

Texas_Ranger

09-09-2009, 03:07 PM

3 - 0!!! Birsa!!

Slo spurs fan

09-09-2009, 03:07 PM

3-0

velik_m

09-09-2009, 03:07 PM

Birsa 3-0

velik_m

09-09-2009, 03:15 PM

Serbia leads 39-29 at half.

velik_m

09-09-2009, 03:51 PM

At least one of our teams won today :p:

velik_m

09-09-2009, 11:37 PM

Group F:

Rank Team P W L P for P ag G avg. Points
1. Turkey 2 2 0 171 145 1,179 4
2. Slovenia 2 1 1 164 159 1,031 3
3. Serbia 2 1 1 135 137 0,985 3
4. Spain 2 1 1 147 150 0,980 3
5. Poland 2 1 1 155 162 0,957 3
6. Lithuania 2 0 2 151 170 0,888 2

Our schedule:
Lithuania - Saturday 21:00 CET
Poland - Monday 18:15 CET
Turkey - Wednesday 21:00 CET

ata

09-10-2009, 03:06 AM

Just for info:
W-L-P order is wrong.
It should be P-W-L

Kamnik

09-10-2009, 07:06 PM

Hey all, I am extremely tired from the road trip home so I will read and write most things tomorow when I wake up. (probably not too early hehe)

Anyways, if anyone is interested how me/my group looked:

-I'm the guy in the middle with the flag in the air: http://www.kzs-zveza.si/kzs/index.php?x=12&kon=170&i=594&j=12&slika=IMG_6648.jpg

-On the right here: http://www.ekipa.org/index.php?p=kdd&o=262&cc=1

-We were also on the news today; easy to spot me with the beard: rtv/avdio video/dnevnik 10. september/33:29-33:40 pa še enkrat malo na 44:05

SLO - VE - NI - JA!!! :)))

Bukefal

09-10-2009, 07:19 PM

Cool that you went there! You must had a really great time, supporting your team. :toast

Kamnik

09-10-2009, 07:32 PM

Cool that you went there! You must had a really great time, supporting your team. :toast

Yeah it was beyond awsome. Crazy atmosphere, pretty girls, good friends that make you laugh untill you cry from it, affordable prices... what more can you wish :toast

Kamnik

09-10-2009, 07:33 PM

I am also very happy that the next big even will be in Turkey so financially it should be just fine just as Poland was. We bought/drank anything we wanted and still didn't spend all that much... If the competition would be in some western Europe country it would be probably crazy expensive in the end. Especially the prices of beer are important :D

p.s.

Congratulations on Macedonia's advancement! You guys showed some nice games! Welcome to top 12 :toast

Bukefal

09-10-2009, 07:35 PM

I am also very happy that the next big even will be in Turkey so financially it should be just fine just as Poland was. We bought/drank anything we wanted and still didn't spend all that much... If the competition would be in some western Europe country it would be probably crazy expensive in the end. Especially the prices of beer are important :D

Yeah that's great, cheap and pretty close. Im also excited about Turkey, I would definitely travel to there. If and again IF Macedonia manages to qualify :) But maybe that's just too much to hope for :king

Kill_Bill_Pana

09-10-2009, 07:48 PM

You guys should know that Mel_13 has said now several times in the forum that none of these games count. According to him ALL EuroBasket games are unofficial "exhibition games" and they are not even a real game. They are just an exhibition game and no one even takes them seriously and they are not even actually a real game.

He swears this is a fact. These EuroBasket games are NOT official competitions. They are just "exhibition games".

Kamnik

09-11-2009, 07:07 AM

http://www.siol.net/sportal/kosarka/ep2009/novice/2009/09/racionalni_slokar_pripravljen_za_litvo.aspx

nice Slokar interview

velik_m

09-11-2009, 08:44 AM

Good News, Bad News: Day Three
10 September 2009
By Yarone Arbel

Back-court come back

Spain held a safe 13 point lead, 64-51, with 8:21 to play only to see the two guards of Slovenia - Jaka Lakovic and Goran Dragic take over the game and manage a personal comeback. Lakovic hit a three ball, Dragic wrote back-to-back steals with lay ups before Jaka nailed another three. Dragic put on the final touch with a defensive rebound and a couple of hits from the line, to complete a 12-0 run and close the gap, before "the shot".

The shot

In case you missed Erazem Lorbek's tying buzzer-beater shot that sent the game between his Slovenia and Spain to overtime, make sure to visit the video section of Eurobasket2009.org and catch that arc which will be in any EuroBasket 2009 highlight clip.

Read more... (http://www.eurobasket2009.org/en/coid_9HcYExjaIowWuBLdYvHb73.articleMode_on.html)

The game against Spain was Slovenia's 250th game.:depressed

velik_m

09-11-2009, 08:46 AM

IMPORTANT: The schedule time of game against Lithuania has changed.

Lithuania - Saturday 21:00 CET
Poland - Monday 18:15 CET
Turkey - Wednesday 21:00 CET

velik_m

09-11-2009, 09:46 AM

angel_luv

09-11-2009, 10:15 AM

angel_luv

09-11-2009, 10:17 AM

Kill_Bill_Pana

09-11-2009, 11:01 AM

Free Throws Attempted
1. Spain 3 107 35,7
2. Russia 3 92 30,7
3. Latvia 3 89 29,7
4. Greece 3 82 27,3
5. France 3 81 27,0
6. Croatia 3 80 26,7
7. Germany 3 70 23,3
8. Lithuania 3 64 21,3
9. Serbia 3 61 20,3
10. Turkey 3 60 20,0
11. Israel 3 53 17,7
12. Slovenia 3 50 16,7
13. F.Y.R. of Macedonia 3 50 16,7
14. Bulgaria 3 44 14,7
15. Great Britain 3 42 14,0
16. Poland 3 35 11,7

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao :lmao

And they don't even have any penetrators in the team really except for Llull and he plays small minutes.

Kamnik

09-11-2009, 11:26 AM

Free Throws Attempted
1. Spain 3 107 35,7
2. Russia 3 92 30,7
3. Latvia 3 89 29,7
4. Greece 3 82 27,3
5. France 3 81 27,0
6. Croatia 3 80 26,7
7. Germany 3 70 23,3
8. Lithuania 3 64 21,3
9. Serbia 3 61 20,3
10. Turkey 3 60 20,0
11. Israel 3 53 17,7
12. Slovenia 3 50 16,7
13. F.Y.R. of Macedonia 3 50 16,7
14. Bulgaria 3 44 14,7
15. Great Britain 3 42 14,0
16. Poland 3 35 11,7

Holy fucking shit!

I thought officiating was good actually... but we were hammered pretty much the whole time so I am maybe not the best judge of that :lol

35,7 is sick... especially if you look this is the same number as Slovenia and Serbia combine together! :wow And both teams played better than Spain if you ask me...

Kamnik

09-11-2009, 12:05 PM

It's in Turkey? I so want to go!

I hope I come into a lot of extra money this year! :)

Well start looking for cheapest airplane tickets :toast Prices will probably be very cheap (in comparison with Europe or USA).

I wish it works out for you!

Texas_Ranger

09-11-2009, 03:03 PM

angel_luv

09-11-2009, 03:12 PM

Well start looking for cheapest airplane tickets :toast Prices will probably be very cheap (in comparison with Europe or USA).

I wish it works out for you!

hvala lepa!

Kobayagi

09-11-2009, 05:19 PM

Half of those FTs were probably awarded to Navarro. He's been doing this for the last 5 or 6 championships, as long as I can remember. Nothing new, really.

velik_m

09-12-2009, 12:20 AM

Some highlights from the first three games:

vs. GB (http://www.fibatv.com/page/fibaeuropeVideoDetail/0,,12805~1395572,00.html)

vs. Serbia (http://www.fibatv.com/page/fibaeuropeVideoDetail/0,,12805~1395796,00.html)

vs. Spain (http://www.fibatv.com/page/fibaeuropeVideoDetail/0,,12805~1396517,00.html)

Too bad they are only on the offensive side. There were some nice defensive plays too (blocks & steals).

10-tka

09-12-2009, 07:21 AM

WIN OR LOSE?

if we win we are half way to the medal if we lost we could be in problems

i have to attend a weeding of a friend so I will have to use my mobile to get some info

Texas_Ranger

09-12-2009, 07:23 AM

I got a feeling that we'll win this one. I just hope Lithuania will not get help from the refs.

velik_m

09-12-2009, 07:29 AM

I'm trying to remember - did we ever win against Lithuania?

velik_m

09-12-2009, 08:51 AM

Go Turkey! :devil

Pero

09-12-2009, 09:33 AM

I'm trying to remember - did we ever win against Lithuania?

Apparently yes, 14 years ago. :lol

velik_m

09-12-2009, 10:47 AM

Turkey beat Spain 63-60.

The Turks look scary good this summer. They have a lot of big mobile bodies. Hedo & Ilyasova are a matchup nightmare.

velik_m

09-12-2009, 11:06 AM

Lithuania Search For Form Continues Against Slovenia
11 September 2009
By Simon Wilkinson

Lithuania have their work cut out as they look to overcome an 0-2 hole in Group F of the Qualifying Round.

On Saturday, Ramunas Butautas' side go up against in-form Slovenia, who came very close to finishing with a perfect 3-0 mark in Group C, also known as the ‘Group of Death'.

An overtime defeat against world champions Spain put an end to the winning streak, but Jure Zdvoc's side still took top honours in Warsaw.

Read more... (http://www.eurobasket2009.org/en/coid_tdlCXO7NI9w8VB7bVXWLO2.articleMode_on.html)

velik_m

09-12-2009, 11:56 AM

Serbia leads against Poland 43-36 at half.

If Poland doesn't win against Serbia tonight, they will have to beat Slovenia if they want to get into quarter finals. :depressed

Kamnik

09-12-2009, 12:55 PM

Turkey beating Spain was great for us... Turks will probably be much less motivated to win the last game against us than we will be. Especially if they also win the next one...

Not to mention Spain loosing is great news for us.

velik_m

09-12-2009, 01:00 PM

Serbia wins 77-72. We don't seem to catch a break. Oh well, we need to beat Lithuania first anyhow.

velik_m

09-12-2009, 01:01 PM

Not to mention Spain losing is great news for us.

Yes, the problem is that, judging by the refereing, Spain is a "lock" for quarter finals.

ata

09-12-2009, 02:14 PM

We have to aim 1st or 2nd place. 3rd or 4th place means traveling to Katowice and playing q-finals in less than 24 hours.

Lithuanian offensive rebounds are killing us.

velik_m

09-12-2009, 02:21 PM

28-18 after 1st.

ata

09-12-2009, 02:25 PM

Jaka-explosion

velik_m

09-12-2009, 02:42 PM

43-26 at half.

velik_m

09-12-2009, 02:43 PM

We must stay calm when the inevitable lithuanian baragge of threes comes.

velik_m

09-12-2009, 03:15 PM

62-39 after 3/4. Lithuania with some zone at the end of the third.

Slo spurs fan

09-12-2009, 03:15 PM

Unbeliveble good game by Slovenia. +23 after 3/4.

velik_m

09-12-2009, 03:15 PM

Who knows if the score stays this way we might have a Klobucar sighting..

Slo spurs fan

09-12-2009, 03:30 PM

We will see a human victory cigar!!! Klobučar all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!

Slo spurs fan

09-12-2009, 03:30 PM

What a great win. Unbeliveble.

velik_m

09-12-2009, 03:34 PM

Slovenia wins 81-58

Kamnik

09-12-2009, 03:38 PM

Lakovič se ti iskreno opravičujem, da sem te pljuval pred prvenstvom! Dobiš pisno... :))))

Kamnik

09-12-2009, 03:40 PM

Yes, the problem is that, judging by the refereing, Spain is a "lock" for quarter finals.

Sadly yes... Referees are not bad overall but Spain obviously has some advantage... :nope

Texas_Ranger

09-12-2009, 03:51 PM

We just destroyed them. Now lets win against Poland and lets hope we'll be at least 2nd in the group.

ploto

09-12-2009, 04:16 PM

Great game by Slovenia!!

velik_m

09-12-2009, 04:18 PM

Slovenia Make It Look Easy
12 September 2009
By Simon Wilkinson

Slovenia cruised to an 81-58 win over Lithuania in Group F of the EuroBasket 2009 Qualifying Round in Lodz.

Jaka Lakovic knocked down six three-pointers as part of a 24-point outburst and Erazem Lorkbek chipped in with 17 to go along with eight rebounds.

The result saw Jure Zdvoc's side improve to 2-1 while the Lithuanians dropped to 0-3 and a place in the last eight looks to be a near-impossible task for them as they have to beat both Spain and Serbia in their remaining games.

Turning point: Jaka Lakovic hit his fifth and sixth three-pointers early in the third quarter to make it 51-28 and put the game well and truly beyond Lithuania's reach.

Hero: Who else but Lakovic. He connected on his first four attempts from beyond the arc and had his game-high 24 points through three quarters of play.

Stats: While Slovenia had the hot hand, Lithuania struggled mightily, hitting just 38 percent of their shots (21 of 58 including six of 22 from three-point range).

Link (http://www.eurobasket2009.org/en/coid_6Pj4rPG2JbARXVMl3lJpk2.articleMode_on.html)