NBA TV To Broadcast EuroBasket

[Slo spurs fan]

NBA TV To Broadcast EuroBasket

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22 September 2005
NBA TV has become FIBA Europe’s latest broadcast partner for EuroBasket 2005.

It was announced today that NBA TV will broadcast the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of the competition, all live.

The contract with NBA TV brings the total number of territories where EuroBasket will be televised to over 120 countries across the world.

For those countries where EuroBasket is not being televised, games can be followed live online at www.

Ratings for EuroBasket have been good and with the latter stages of the competition starting on Thursday, and six World Championship places up for grabs, audience figures are expected to increase from the quarter-final stage onwards.

Edit: Sorry if it is posted already

[angel_luv]

I don't have nba tv but I can watch online so yea!

[angel_luv]

I'm watching Greece vs. Russia while I wait for Tony's game. Is different with English commentators. Fun though.

[Slo spurs fan]

Score?

[angel_luv]

48-40 Greece

7:14 left

[Slo spurs fan]

:wow
And we ate Greece!

[angel_luv]

Just now- Two fouls shot- Russia's first points in the quarter

[angel_luv]

Krhyapa makes three for Russia

50-47 Greece

[angel_luv]

Russia only down 1 now

Now down 3 2:45 to play

Andre has 4 fouls

[angel_luv]

Greece wants it.

[Slo spurs fan]

and will take it!

[angel_luv]

looks that way. Greece up six with one minute.

Andre just got elbowed. He has a bloody nose commentator said but is still in.

[Slo spurs fan]

I never thought I will say this: GO GREECE!!!

[angel_luv]

Russia 3 pointer....
Greece only up three. On foul line... Now up 5

under 30 secs in game

[angel_luv]

Turnover Russia.

Greece has it.

[cheguevara]

I don't have nba tv but I can watch online so yea!

how are u watching online? is it free???

[angel_luv]

66- 61 Greece

[angel_luv]

It is 24.99 for access to all games live or after

http://www.mediazone.com/channel/basketball/jsp/schedule.jsp#

[Slo spurs fan]

Yesssssssssssss!!!

[cheguevara]

It is 24.99

:depressed

[angel_luv]

I think it is well worth the money. But you could always find a friend with NBA t.v. and watch together.

[cheguevara]

AK47 - 20pts, 16rbs he is a BEAST. Too bad they lost

[angel_luv]

I just hope Rita doesn't come between me and my man this weekend.

[batman2883]

Go Rasho!!!!!

[angel_luv]

= )

[batman2883]

Rasho for MVP of Euro Basketball!!!!

[boutons]

what US CST does the France game start?

[Slomo]

1:30 PM (in 15 min.)

[angel_luv]

I'm watching! = )

[SLOVENIAN 8]

I'm watching! = )
Me to!! :smokin

[angel_luv]

Is Tony not starting?

[angel_luv]

wait there he is

[Slomo]

He didn't start against SCG, and we all know what happened :)

[angel_luv]

I don't think he is a starter today

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Lithuania will win 100%...

[angel_luv]

If I hadn't messed up my v-Bookie bet I'd have more fun watching this.

For me to win Tony has to lose. = (

He needs win more but it was fun being rich.

[Slomo]

I don't think he is a starter today
He's not.

[angel_luv]

This is some awful ball handling.

[angel_luv]

Here comes Parker.. should be more organized now.

[angel_luv]

That last Lit play would have been cool if they had finished it.

[Slomo]

WTF is Lithuania doing?

[angel_luv]

I have no idea.. Lit is going to cost me my V-Bookie.

Just as well, unless Parker is playing Slovenia I can't root against him.

[Slomo]

In the qualifying round Lit showed the best organized game of all the participants. Must be that the Slivovica is not agreeing with them.


Slivovica=Strong Serbian plum brandy

[angel_luv]

Parker is the difference maker

[boutons]

France is hot FG% 47% vs 23%.

[angel_luv]

All right Tony! Represent!

[JUUOT]

tony entered and made 4 assists in 5mn. tony is alive

....

but not in great shape just yet. missed 2FT and a 3pointer consecutively.

[angel_luv]

Tony saved France... they got good when he came in.

[angel_luv]

France is on the war path.

[Slomo]

France 32 : 16 Lithuania - Halftime

[JUUOT]

Tony saved France... they got good when he came in.

i think you mean Boris saved france: 100%3pt 11pt 5rbs


Javtokas attempted a buzzer 3pt...

[Slomo]

Not to take anything away from France but LIT looks like they spent too much time partying with the Serbs.

[boutons]

Javtokas 6 RB!

[angel_luv]

Tony brought order which I think opened up the others to have their great plays.

It was a team effort.


I'm not a huge Tony fan. I just think he deserves props for his play today.

[Rick Von Braun]

The difference in the game is Boris Diaw... 3/3 from downtown! France is outrebounding Lit badly. Rebounds and 3pt effectiveness are the keys to the game so far.

[JUUOT]

the french coaching staff is really good. they should receive more kudos for their job

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Javtokas 6 RB!
Nothing special from him to now....

[Slomo]

the rench coaching staff is really good. they should receive more kudos for their job
I agree.

[Ozzy]

French defense is the main reason for Lithuanian shitty play. French guards are really doing their job today on defense. They start guarding the oponents at halfcourt and that has completely destroyed organization of Lithuanian offense.

Lithuania is really missing Jasikevicius today. Gineviciuse just ain't cutting it...

Before this game Lithuania has had an average of 88 ppg.
Today France held them on only 18 points in halftime. Thats 26 less then what they normally score in this time (44) (a bit of generalization here of course)...
Pretty amazing.

Edit: Ooops, I was even off by two points. They scored only 16...

[SlovenianGuy]

Lithuania has huge problems with organizing of their offense. France is covering Lithuanian guards way behind 3pt line.

[polandprzem]

What's the score people?!

[SlovenianGuy]

Ok, Ozzy was faster than me.

[SlovenianGuy]

34:19

[boutons]

FR 34 - 19, 8:20 in the 3Q

[nkdlunch]

here is the comeback

[JUUOT]

Pietrus - Gelabale - Diaw are all defensive studs
it helps

one day i hope one of them will be a spurs

[JUUOT]

how can france dominate on offensive boards? lithuania has a problem, seems france want it more!

[boutons]

France cooling off, 39 FG% vs 34%

[waly.mg]

Ok, nice tittle for a game, but ok

Nice WNBA game

[SlovenianGuy]

how can france dominate on offensive boards? lithuania has a problem, seems france want it more!

You can get your answer here (http://www.eurobasket2005.com/en/default.asp?cid=%7B72543179-F042-4AAE-9E98-A7B81DEC2979%7D&pageID=%7BAC24C62A-CA01-483C-A27B-9CBEA95B648A%7D&compID=%7BD166E39E-2323-4863-B229-76357A926FA2%7D&season=2005&statCat=OffensiveRebound)

France is one of the best teams in offensive rebounds.

[polandprzem]

Damn I was suppose to make a bet on both slo and fra :pctoss
It was my first thought :pctoss

[waly.mg]

If you score only 16 Points in a half, the defense have a good job, but you shoot like a shit

[boutons]

http://www.eurobasket2005.com/netcasting/

[angel_luv]

It's like France hung out laying low, waiting for this part of the tournament.

[SlovenianGuy]

If you score only 16 Points in a half, the defense have a good job, but you shoot like a shit

They didn't get the shots at all. Except the desperate 3pt attempts just before the time ran out.

[JUUOT]

boris diaw alley oooooooppp

15pt 8rbds 2 ass 1 blocks

[SLOVENIAN 8]

I hate France for now on, they took my Vbookie$$$$ :pctoss :lol :lol

[JUUOT]

You can get your answer here (http://www.eurobasket2005.com/en/default.asp?cid=%7B72543179-F042-4AAE-9E98-A7B81DEC2979%7D&pageID=%7BAC24C62A-CA01-483C-A27B-9CBEA95B648A%7D&compID=%7BD166E39E-2323-4863-B229-76357A926FA2%7D&season=2005&statCat=OffensiveRebound)

France is one of the best teams in offensive rebounds.

i know. but it still amazes me when you see our interior players. it shows heart!!!
and florent pietrus (the french malik rose)

[waly.mg]

Can we trade TP for Diaw?

[Slomo]

44:34 LIT closing the gap.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Yesssssss!!! Lithuania is coming bac, go go go... :elephant :elephant :smokin

[angel_luv]

Lit is going for it... realises they have nothing to lose

[angel_luv]

Yesssssss!!! Lithuania is coming bac, go go go... :elephant :elephant :smokin


:lol

You bet it all on Slovenia too didn't you?

[nkdlunch]

Can we trade TP for Diaw?

HELL NO!!!

DIAW FT Percentage: 16.7%

[SLOVENIAN 8]

:lol

You bet it all on Slovenia too didn't you?
Yes :lol

[SlovenianGuy]

Can we trade TP for Diaw?

To "improve" free throw shooting? Diaw is 4/24 so far.

[waly.mg]

Can we trade TP for Diaw?

Sorry no, Diaw is playing good, but have 5 TO

[JUUOT]

tony 0/4FT

[JMarkJohns]

Free throws, please!

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Can we trade TP for Diaw?

Yeah, let's trade Manu for Steve Francis too... :rolleyes

[angel_luv]

Yes :lol


;)

[boutons]

LT wins 3Q, 20 - 12

[JUUOT]

10mn to hold the victory. come on guys. you can pull it!

[waly.mg]

TP missed 2 FT and a 2FGA in the last 15 seconds

[boutons]

Looking at the shot chart, neither team is doing any inside scoring.

[Kori Ellis]

Can we trade TP for Diaw?

:lol Have you seen Diaw play in the NBA?

He has to be the most passive player at the NBA level.

[angel_luv]

Much as I wanted my V-Bookie money, France deserves this win.

Take em Tony!

[waly.mg]

Diaw: 17 Pts 46-36

TP: 2 Pointsssssssssssss and counting for 4 points

[JMarkJohns]

:lol Have you seen Diaw play in the NBA?

He has to be the most passive player at the NBA level.

SHHHHHH!!!! I don't want to hear about his past, only his present and his future :)

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Ah fuc.... France , you took my Vbookie$$$ :pctoss

[Kori Ellis]

SHHHHHH!!!! I don't want to hear about his past, only his present and his future :)

He's a good defender and has some potential. Maybe things will change for him in Phoenix.
:)

[nkdlunch]

WOW how big of an upset would this be???

[waly.mg]

:lol Have you seen Diaw play in the NBA?

He has to be the most passive player at the NBA level.

More than Rasho??????

Now is 17 Points and 10 Rebounds

[angel_luv]

Ah fuc.... France , you took my Vbookie$$$ :pctoss

Mine too, but so what! Slovenia will still take the tournament! :elephant

[Kori Ellis]

More than Rasho??????

Yes.

[JUUOT]

tony bringing it in money time 5pt 1 rbd

[waly.mg]

TO hits a 3 ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

For that reason RITA is coming, the first of the tournament

[SLOVENIAN 8]

From when TP is downtown player, he try to score from hal court :lmao

[waly.mg]

Take it easy TP

Missed a 3 Attempt

[JMarkJohns]

I'm hoping Diaw works out. I like his skills and if this Tournament means he's becoming more agressive, then perhaps, but until he gets a consistant 15-foot jumper, I don't think he'll be anything more than a nice role player for 15/20 minutes off the bench.

[waly.mg]

Come on

!st point of the Q by Lithuania, they can score 40 points ¡¡¡¡ 10 by quarter

[waly.mg]

Come on

1st point of the Q by Lithuania, they can score 40 points ¡¡¡¡ 10 by quarter

[waly.mg]

Game Over ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

France can win by 10, because LTU can score 50 points in this game

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Sems that Group C was the strongest. Greece, France are in 1/2 finals so if tomorrow Slovenia who was first and Beat both FRA and GRE win then 3 teams from group C will play in 1/2 finals...

[boutons]

this game is over, amazing! France in demi-Finals vs Greeks

[Slomo]

Game Over ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

France can win by 10, because LTU can score 50 points in this game You beat me to it! I was just typing the same when I saw your post.

France took my v$ away - but it's well deserved.

[waly.mg]

The strongest or the less easy

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Game is over, now let's all cheer for Croatia tomorrow!

Spain :flipoff

[waly.mg]

TP take an OR, come on, he´s 7´ now

[waly.mg]

Tony TO

[waly.mg]

41 for LTH, yes, they did it

[angel_luv]

You beat me to it! I was just typing the same when I saw your post.

France took my v$ away - but it's well deserved.

You too!

I am sending Lithuania a bill for the money they owe me. :lol

[waly.mg]

Only fot the FT France score more than 60 and LTU more than 40, what a horrible game

[angel_luv]

Well done Tony!

[waly.mg]

End
63-47
TP with 4 FT in the last seconds

[Kori Ellis]

You too!

I am sending Lithuania a bill for the money they owe me. :lol

Umm.. Seems like you guys are counting your chickens before they are hatched. Slovenia hasn't won yet, so y'all might not have won anyway.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Ah those Franchies have to much luck...

[angel_luv]

I bet they had any easy time picking out the great plays for Lithuania's part of the final highlight reel.

[Slomo]

Umm.. Seems like you guys are counting your chickens before they are hatched. Slovenia hasn't won yet, so y'all might not have won anyway. Doesn't matter, because of LIT we cannot win. So I for one am blaming them :flipoff :lol

[picnroll]

Does this mean France qualifies for the Olympics? If no, what qualifies them?

[angel_luv]

Umm.. Seems like you guys are counting your chickens before they are hatched. Slovenia hasn't won yet, so y'all might not have won anyway.

I never doubt Slovenia.

[Slomo]

Does this mean France qualifies for the Olympics? If no, what qualifies them?
Top six teams qualify. France is now one of the top 4 - so yes they qualify.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

ah we are still amazing 2million population and owned Greek, France, and others :lol :lol

[JMarkJohns]

Great win. Hoping that with Parker playing good, Greeec is in for a scare come Friday.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Top six teams qualify. France is now one of the top 4 - so yes they qualify.

For Olympics?? I thought that only for world champion in 2006 Japan is that...

[Slomo]

ah we are still amazing 2million population and owned Greek, France, and others :lol :lol
Don't jinx us, Kori's mojo is working pretty well.

[Slomo]

For Olympics?? I thought that only for world champion in 2006 Japan is that...
You are correct I was thinking of the WC - not the olympics.

[Ozzy]

Stat of the day: 2/20 - 3pt shooting of team Lithuania :spin

[Admidave50]

Now that France defeated Serbia and Lithuania, France is the clear favorite for the Euro Tournament!

Watch out Slovenia and let's meet in the Finals!

[angel_luv]

Better bring your A ++++++ game.

Slovenia is :king

[antonis50]

Greece all the way baby.

[Slo spurs fan]

Hello greek man!!!

[Slomo]

Now that France defeated Serbia and Lithuania, France is the clear favorite for the Euro Tournament!

Watch out Slovenia and let's meet in the Finals!
Where do I sign?

[ploto]

It's like France hung out laying low, waiting for this part of the tournament.

Don't forget to give credit to Greece and Slovenia. They are the two best defensive teams in the tournament and did a great job on France.

[angel_luv]

Don't forget to give credit to Greece and Slovenia. They are the two best defensive teams in the tournament and did a great job on France.


Very true.

[Solid D]

I only got to see the last 5-6 minutes of the game. TP looked smoth and confident on his FTs at the end and Javtokas had a couple of rebounds and took them up strong for dunks during that time. Lithuania, per usual, looked like they only used Robertas for screens and rebounding on offense (bothered by knee). Rigaudeau was ever the savvy vet - good floor leader and a good FT shooter.