Basketball at the 2016 Rio Olympics

[From Downtown]

Bye bye Brazil

Anyway, what counts if two or more teams finish with the same amount of points? Points differential?

[spurs10]

It's a thank you contract, both you and I know he's not going to produce on the court at $14m... it's a well deserved retirement tour, tbh Yep!

[testies]

\COI should investigate this match

50 points in a group where all games were decided by less than 5 pts

[SAGirl]

Wow... this still finds its way to become a Tony vs Manu thread... previously Tony vs. Mills. geeezzzz

[ElNono]

All 12 players have played. Valenciunas shot 0/6 against Pau

:tu

[ElNono]

This is why ARG needed to win today... Spain was bound to wake up

[kaji157]

\COI should investigate this match

50 points in a group where all games were decided by less than 5 pts

Lithuania should be disqualified for what they did today.
They threw the game away, didn´t compete at all.

It was clearly on purpose, this way they can only finish 1st (if they win against Croatia) or 3rd (if they loose, and there is a 3 way tie, goal average will place them there) so they avoid the US until the final.

For real, they should be disqualified.

[Diego20]

China would have won against Lithuania the way they played today..


:lmao

[SAGirl]

Lithuania should be disqualified for what they did today.
They threw the game away, didn´t compete at all.

Do you think that is seeding related?
There was a bit of discussion about that kind of strategy when France lost to Brazil in a kind of surprising fashion.

[kaji157]

Do you think that is seeding related?
There was a bit of discussion about that kind of strategy when France lost to Brazil in a kind of surprising fashion.

It was clearly on purpose, this way they can only finish 1st (if they win against Croatia) or 3rd (if they loose, and there is a 3 way tie, goal average will place them there) so they avoid the US until the final.

[Diego20]

:lmao Spain
:lmao ÑBA
:lmao they "woke up"

[SAGirl]

It was clearly on purpose, this way they can only finish 1st (if they win against Croatia) or 3rd (if they loose, and there is a 3 way tie, goal average will place them there) so they avoid the US until the final.

:tu clarified thanks.

[From Downtown]

Do you think that is seeding related?
There was a bit of discussion about that kind of strategy when France lost to Brazil in a kind of surprising fashion.

Well this way they'll avoid Team USA til the final...so there you go

[DAF86]

The guy is also making 14M at age 39 this season. He might be the highest paid 39 year old in league history. With great wealth comes great responsibility. If he plays like ass, he's going to get ripped on just like Tony Parker does. There's not going to be any double standard. Btw, when people rag on Tony at age 34, keep in mind that he's played well over 10,000 more minutes than Ginobili so while he's 5 years younger, their NBA bodies are roughly the same age.

Yeah, because the minutes Manu has played in Argentina, Europe, and International ball doesn't count. :lol

Also, it doesn't matter how much money Manu makes this season 'cause it didn't make any difference to us in terms of free agency.

[From Downtown]

If Nigeria beat Croatia (they're up 8 in the 3rd), Argentin a are sure to avoid USA in the quarter finals, right?

[Hoops Czar]

Yeah, because the minutes Manu has played in Argentina, Europe, and International ball doesn't count. :lol

Also, it doesn't matter how much money Manu makes this season 'cause it didn't make any difference to us in terms of free agency.

Parker's played 10,000+ more minutes than Ginobili at the highest level of basketball on the planet. I don't know how one can even begin to compare overseas basketball where the seasons are considerably shorter and there are players in their mid 40's and others who have retired in their early 50's while putting up respectable numbers to that of the NBA. While were at it, should we include college, high school and intramurals BBall too? :lol I didn't even bring up Parker's international play because I didn't think it was necessary.

Ginobili has averaged 30+ minutes per game twice in his NBA career while tony has done it 11 times (10 times over 32 minutes). And people wonder why Tony's looked finished the last couple of years. :lol

[DAF86]

Parker's played 10,000+ more minutes than Ginobili at the highest level of basketball on the planet. I don't know how one can even begin to compare overseas basketball where the seasons are considerably shorter and there are players in their mid 40's and others who have retired in their early 50's while putting up respectable numbers to that of the NBA. While were at it, should we include college, high school and intramurals BBall too? :lol I didn't even bring up Parker's international play because I didn't think it was necessary.

Ginobili has averaged 30+ minutes per game twice in his NBA career while tony has done it 11 times (10 times over 32 minutes). And people wonder why Tony's looked finished the last couple of years. :lol

Manu is playing professional ball since he's 18, with summer ball in most of those years. The minutes argument isn't a good one son. :lol

Thing is that Manu is still useful at age 40 'cause he's mighty skilled and intelligent. He can hit the three, he can hit the two, he can play with the ball, he can play off of it, he can pass the ball, he has supreme court vision, he can rebound, he can defend, he baits people into offensive fouls, etc.

When you are such a complete player, you have more chances of staying serviceable as your physical traits decline.

[r0drig0lac]

\COI should investigate this match

50 points in a group where all games were decided by less than 5 pts

sad (again Brazil did not know how to close a game we should have won), but no matter, Spain did the same thing in London, the only solution would be a new raffle at the end of the qualifying

[TheGreatYacht]

Parker's played 10,000+ more minutes than Ginobili at the highest level of basketball on the planet. I don't know how one can even begin to compare overseas basketball where the seasons are considerably shorter and there are players in their mid 40's and others who have retired in their early 50's while putting up respectable numbers to that of the NBA. While were at it, should we include college, high school and intramurals BBall too? :lol I didn't even bring up Parker's international play because I didn't think it was necessary.

Ginobili has averaged 30+ minutes per game twice in his NBA career while tony has done it 11 times (10 times over 32 minutes). And people wonder why Tony's looked finished the last couple of years. :lol
Top 3 poster, for sure.

[TheGreatYacht]

France might tank against USA, tbh. No need to bring out the secret plays in a meaningless game.

[kaji157]

sad (again Brazil did not know how to close a game we should have won), but no matter, Spain did the same thing in London, the only solution would be a new raffle at the end of the qualifying

They should bring back the second group stage and then move the top 4 directly to the semifinals. In games, it would be only a 2 game increase, you can do it if you extend the tournament for 5 days.
Group Stage 1
Two Groups with 6 teams on each group. 3 best teams in each group qualify for the next stage.

Group Stage 2
One group with 6 teams on it, teams carry points and score differential only against qualified teams, the results against non qualified are discarded. In this group stage each team will face the 3 teams that has not faced yet in the torunament. Teams 1 to 4 qualify for the semifinals.

Semifinals
1-4
2-3

Final

This way you cannot tank without the risk of being eliminated.

[Canyonero]

Also Lithuania-Croatia is the last game of tomorrow, so they can fix the result according to what happens between Argentina and Spain.

[r0drig0lac]

They should bring back the second group stage and then move the top 4 directly to the semifinals. In games, it would be only a 2 game increase, you can do it if you extend the tournament for 5 days.
Group Stage 1
Two Groups with 6 teams on each group. 3 best teams in each group qualify for the next stage.

Group Stage 2
One group with 6 teams on it, teams carry points and score differential only against qualified teams, the results against non qualified are discarded. In this group stage each team will face the 3 teams that has not faced yet in the torunament. Teams 1 to 4 qualify for the semifinals.

Semifinals
1-4
2-3

Final

This way you cannot tank without the risk of being eliminated.

fair, but probably the second phase would have the top five in each group (as in fiba americas)

[kaji157]

fair, but probably the second phase would have the top five in each group (as in fiba americas)

You have to make it with 3 because if you make it with 5 you add too many games.

I just realise that because Lithuania gave up 50 to Spain, if Argentina looses to Spain they could finish 4th. Which is most likely as Croatia will win against Lithuania (because they have to and Lithuania doesn't).

[dabom]

Manu is playing professional ball since he's 18, with summer ball in most of those years. The minutes argument isn't a good one son. :lol

Thing is that Manu is still useful at age 40 'cause he's mighty skilled and intelligent. He can hit the three, he can hit the two, he can play with the ball, he can play off of it, he can pass the ball, he has supreme court vision, he can rebound, he can defend, he baits people into offensive fouls, etc.

When you are such a complete player, you have more chances of staying serviceable as your physical traits decline.

The guy you are responding to took a hiatus because he was a shitty poster. I'm not sure he takes himself serious anyways. :lol

[LakerHater]

Parker benched

[Darius Bieber]

The French coach has the balls to do the right thing and bench Parker. Why doesn't Pop?

[dabom]

Parker benched

:lmao

[dabom]

Patty starting and Porker benched.

:lmao

We getting ready guys.. :lol

[cutewizard]

Here is the live link:

http://sports.tv5.com.ph/live/2016-rio-olympics-livestream-tv5

[jyra]

Looks like TP might not play at all, still hasn't checked in after 8 minutes of play.

[cutewizard]

Team USA NOT looking that impressive in the early goings of the game......

[beirmeistr]

huertel is looking good

[TheGreatYacht]

USA needed nearly 50 free throws to beat Serbia. On pace for 100 free throws against France tbh.

:lol U$A

[TheGreatYacht]

France might tank against USA, tbh. No need to bring out the secret plays in a meaningless game.
Called it. Meaningless game, tbh.

[dabom]

Enrique injured already? Bench him Pop. This shit happens every fucking season.

[Snaq O'Meal]

Another live link that actually works:

http://www.olympicstreams.me/basketball/401441/1/men-group-phase:-usa-vs-france-live-stream-online.html

[TheGreatYacht]

Imagine maxing Batum out :lmao

[dabom]

Nah they're resting him.

[TheGreatYacht]

DeRozan has one of the most unwatchable games in the league. Hate that flopping lizard

[TheGreatYacht]

France going in a zone against a unit of Irving-Thompson-Durant-Melo.....

Not even Jim Boylen is that stupid. French coach is one of the worst coaches I've ever seen

[TheGreatYacht]

De Colo in FIBA = Fathead in the Summer League

Dominant and then are unplayable in the NBA

[dabom]

De Colo in FIBA = Fathead in the Summer League

Dominant and then are unplayable in the NBA

:lol

[Snaq O'Meal]

Great passing by France!

Still hanging in there.

[Kikoluna]

I have a great idea for 2020. Call Kyle 13 minute mile Anderson to play point forward. Lol:whine

[TheGreatYacht]

I have a great idea for 2020. Call Kyle 13 minute mile Anderson to play point forward. Lol:whine
:lol

[dabom]

I have a great idea for 2020. Call Kyle 13 minute mile Anderson to play point forward. Lol:whine

The moment when a PG catches up to you on a fast break and blocks you from behind. :lol

Kawhi would have murdered that fucking rim. :lmao

[thiste]

Apparently Tony hurt a toe last game, that's why he isn't playing.

[dabom]

Apparently Tony hurt a toe last game, that's why he isn't playing.

You cant be serious..

[TheGreatYacht]

French team said on Twitter it's nothing serious. Just don't want to risk him getting hurt before the semifinal

[dabom]

Games over. I'm done watching.

[thiste]

Games over. I'm done watching.

Dude, nobody was betting on France even before the game... They're not doing that bad btw

[r0drig0lac]

MVPdeColo

[dabom]

Dude, nobody was betting on France even before the game... They're not doing that bad btw

I didn't say they are bad. Just that I'm done watching.

[TheGreatYacht]

Yeah Huertel just doesn't have the ability to score. Parker was missed.

Spain and France are playing way better than when they started. Could get interesting

[jyra]

What the hell is Collet doing, Diot in late instead of Nando?

[TheGreatYacht]

What the hell is Collet doing, Diot in late instead of Nando?
What was he doing playing #8 and Pietrus in the first place. Those guys are cancers

[FkLA]

Hoertel is playing really well, and he can actually shoot and has good vision.

Pop and RC should take a look at him tbh.

[jyra]

Okay, so apparently Nando picked up a knock to the knee. Still Diot is by far the worst option in the backcourt.

[dabom]

I actually think they played better with what they had. :lol

Spurs should do the same.

[thiste]

Collet says that Tony had a purple big toe yesterday, and he was still hurting today to he decided not to play him.

[DAF86]

The US only won by 3? If only Manu was a couple years younger. :cry

[TheGreatYacht]

U$A wins by 3 against France without MVParker. Anybody can win tbh

[FkLA]

I actually think they played better with what they had. :lol

Spurs should do the same.

For sure. You can bet Porky would've immediately ruined their chances with his hero act.

[Diego20]

U$A wins by 3 against France without MVParker. Anybody can win tbh

Exactly the reason why France almost won it..

[TheGreatYacht]

Exactly the reason why France almost won it..
MVParker doesn't get carried. That would be Manure riding the coattails of Nocioni and Campazzo's 30 point games

[dabom]

MVParker doesn't get carried. That would be Manure riding the coattails of Nocioni and Campazzo's 30 point games

Porker more washed up. Can't even play games cause he fucking injured. :lol

[dabom]

Porker ain't even good while healthy. Now he injured with a blue big toe. :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

^ doesn't watch games :lol

[Clipper Nation]

France would have lost by 20+ if LVPorker played.

[TheGreatYacht]

764906468042735616

[RD2191]

764906468042735616

Terrible news.

[DAF86]

764906468042735616

I have a feeling Tony will be "resting" quite a bit the rest of the olympics.

[Play Boban]

How many points would France have lost by if Tony would have played?

[Spurtacular]

So, US barely won for the third straight game. It'll be fun watching someone knock these goons sh** their pants in the knockout round.

[Snaq O'Meal]

So, US barely won for the third straight game. It'll be fun watching someone knock these goons sh** their pants in the knockout round.

The USA is just coasting. Those guys will turn on the switch in the knockout stage.

[Play Boban]

The USA is going to be lucky to make it to a medal game. The overrated, trash team is going to get their asses kicked when it counts.

[Kawhitstorm]

P. Gasol (23 minutes vs Lithuania):
23pts, 5reb, 5ast, 2stl, 2blk, 7/9fg, 5/5 3P, +26

Can't wait till Pau sons USgAy....yet again.:toast

[Play Boban]

Can't wait till Pau sons USgAy....yet again.:toast

PauVP is going to wipe the floor with Cousins.

[Kawhitstorm]

Apparently Tony hurt a toe last game, that's why he isn't playing.

He's actually on his period & experiencing abdominal cramps.:wakeup

[Kawhitstorm]

The US only won by 3? If only Manu was a couple years younger. :cry

Spain w/ Marc/Ibaka would have murked 'em.:bang

[Kawhitstorm]

France would have lost by 20+ if LVPorker played.

Kyrie would have dropped 55 on him.:lol

[BillMc]

Would some Manu fan tell me if Argentina loses to Spain tomorrow are they likely out? Thanks

[ElNono]

Would some Manu fan tell me if Argentina loses to Spain tomorrow are they likely out? Thanks

Argentina is qualified to the 2nd round, AFAIK, regardless of the result of tomorrow's game

[SpurPadre]

764906468042735616

He was lost in translation. He actually said, "He's fine. He's fucking De Colo's wife up her De Culo."

[BillMc]

Argentina is qualified to the 2nd round, AFAIK, regardless of the result of tomorrow's gameThanks. I saw someone mention a permutation that if they lost they could still fall to 4th based on tie-breakers if Croatia won against Lithuania.

[Spurtacular]

The USA is just coasting. Those guys will turn on the switch in the knockout stage.

They are very beatable.

[Play Boban]

He was lost in translation. He actually said, "He's fine. He's fucking De Colo's wife up her De Culo."

How long until he bones PauVP's wife/gf?

[SpurPadre]

How long until he bones PauVP's wife/gf?

By first pre-season game, tbh. I wonder if he fucked Boban's wife before he left, though.

[SpurPadre]

Why is Mahinmi not playing for France, by the way? Could it really be because of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QavHBcRtTtE

[spurs10]

Why is Mahinmi not playing for France, by the way? Could it really be because of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QavHBcRtTtE What game was this? I thought Boris was the captain. Doesn't the coach decide who plays?

[Play Boban]

By first pre-season game, tbh. I wonder if he fucked Boban's wife before he left, though.

Probably. I wonder how many times he's hammered Pop's wife?

[SpurPadre]

What game was this? I thought Boris was the captain. Doesn't the coach decide who plays?

It was a few years ago but TP clearly didn't think much of Ian in that moment.

[From Downtown]

Thanks. I saw someone mention a permutation that if they lost they could still fall to 4th based on tie-breakers if Croatia won against Lithuania.

Indeed
If Croatia win and Arg lose they fall to 4th, but they're still qualified for the next round

[testies]

Why is Mahinmi not playing for France, by the way? Could it really be because of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QavHBcRtTtE

can anyone translate that?

[r0drig0lac]

Why is Mahinmi not playing for France, by the way? Could it really be because of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QavHBcRtTtE

alpha af

[RD2191]

can anyone translate that?

"I'm a huge choking faggot. I'm tired of having Manu and no name PGs bailing me out in crucial playoff games."

[dabom]

"I'm a huge choking faggot. I'm tired of having Manu and no name PGs bailing me out in crucial playoff games."

:lmao Dead

[spurs10]

It was a few years ago but TP clearly didn't think much of Ian in that moment. I'd say so!

[cutewizard]

So, US barely won for the third straight game. It'll be fun watching someone knock these goons sh** their pants in the knockout round.


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:bobo

[cutewizard]

USAIN BOLT ===== world's fastest man again!

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/15/sports/olympics/usain-bolt-100-meters-justin-gatlin-results.html?_r=0

[Hoops Czar]

USAIN BOLT ===== world's fastest man again!

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/15/sports/olympics/usain-bolt-100-meters-justin-gatlin-results.html?_r=0

Yeah, but can he shoot 5-10 from the free throw line?

[Dex]

Yeah, but can he shoot 5-10 from the free throw line?

Probably not:
KJuNnYkRtRI

But he can throw it down at least:
irJvmYhaHRg

[cutewizard]

lol

[Brazil]

can anyone translate that?

Basically he is mad at Ian because he did not respect the game plan defined by the coach... France was winning easy but Parker wanted to make sure team was staying focused not playing "easy" and not respecting opponents.

[Kawhitstorm]

Basically he is mad at Ian because he did not respect the game plan defined by the coach... France was winning easy but Parker wanted to make sure team was staying focused not playing "easy" and not respecting opponents.

You mean like this:

2Ns7zPBqx3w

[baseline bum]

Argentina pulling a Pop by resting Nocioni :lol

[baseline bum]

Gasol still being a pussy. Nice start from Manu.

[baseline bum]

Delfino sucks :lol

[baseline bum]

Holy shit Manu

[Spur-Addict]

Rudy balling right now

[baseline bum]

Rudy with the heat check

[baseline bum]

Damn Spain on a 20-3 run

[Spur-Addict]

Scola looks like he should be some douche bag guitar player

[Spur-Addict]

Rudy is roasting

[Snaq O'Meal]

FIBA refereeing is a little hard to figure out. Even the Aussie commentators are a little befuddled by their decisions. No wonder Tim thinks FIBA refs are retarded.

[Kawhitstorm]

FIBA refereeing is a little hard to figure out. Even the Aussie commentators are a little befuddled by their decisions. No wonder Tim thinks FIBA refs are retarded.

Pau being called "too physical" in FIBA:lmao

[Kawhitstorm]

Gasol still being a pussy. Nice start from Manu.

Argentina can't get anything in the paint in LARGE part b/c of Pau.:rolleyes

[From Downtown]

So Manu's the only one who showed up today and you give the ball to Laprovittola in the last possession of the quarter...

[Kawhitstorm]

So Manu's the only one who showed up today and you give the ball to Laprovittola in the last possession of the quarter...

Better than Manu's trademark end of quarter fadeaway bricks.:lol

[From Downtown]

Better than Manu's trademark end of quarter fadeaway bricks.:lol
He traveled ffs :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Better than Manu's trademark end of quarter fadeaway bricks.:lol
:lol One of the most inefficient shots I've ever seen tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

Argentina pulling a Pop by resting Nocioni :lol
France and Argentina resting their best players, tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

Gasol shooting over 50% from three.... Holy shit.

Shot 5/5 last game

[From Downtown]

A couple of fun facts: This is the first game in the history of the Olympics where there's more than one player who has scored 500+ in the competition (Manu,Luis,Pau)
Also those 3 put together have scored more than 28 of the other 57 players in the Olympics together

[From Downtown]

Spain vs Ginobili

[Snaq O'Meal]

Commentators really ripping into the refs now.

[From Downtown]

Commentators really ripping into the refs now.
It's a tech-fest

[TheGreatYacht]

Any chance Argentina and France match up?

[Kawhitstorm]

Any chance Argentina and France match up?

They could possibly meet in the semis:
Group A

USA: 5-0
Australia: 4-1
France: 3-2
Serbia: 2-3
Venezuela: 1-4
China: 0-5

Group B

Lithuania: 3-1
Argentina: 3-1
Croatia: 2-2
Spain: 2-2
Brazil: 1-3
Nigeria: 1-3


Monday, August 15 Nigeria vs. Brazil, 1:15 p.m.
Spain vs. Argentina, 6 p.m.
Lithuania vs. Croatia, 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 17 Quarterfinals A1 vs. B4, TBD
A2 vs. B3, TBD
B1 vs. A4, TBD
B2 vs. A3, TBD

Friday, August 19 Semifinals Winner A1 - B4 vs. Winner A3 - B2, TBD
Winner B1 - A4 vs. Winner A2 - B3, TBD

[ElNono]

hate this shit was early, missed it... oh well, guess I didn't miss much...

IIRC, for Argentina now it's either Australia or Team 'Murica, depending on how Lithuania does

[Mikeanaro]

Crappy game, the only thing I wanna know is what team is next in ARG schedule.

[From Downtown]

hate this shit was early, missed it... oh well, guess I didn't miss much...

IIRC, for Argentina now it's either Australia or Team 'Murica, depending on how Lithuania does
You're gonna do it again Nono

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV3xGflsz2o

[Canyonero]

Time to bet on Croatia. Easiest money ever.

[spurs10]

Any know what happens in a 4 way tie in Group B?

[From Downtown]

Any know what happens in a 4 way tie in Group B?

If Croatia win it's

Croatia
Spain
Lithuania
Argentina

If Lithuania win it's

Lithuania
Spain
Argentina
Croatia

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Aussies are looking really strong, so impressed by them. If they had a better bench they might challenge for gold. Look out in 2020 when Simmons, Maker and Exum are all entering their primes! ;)

US looks vulnerable - poor squad selection. However, they will probably win the gold unconvincingly (ie by less than 12pts).

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

If Croatia win it's

Croatia
Spain
Lithuania
Argentina

If Lithuania win it's

Lithuania
Spain
Argentina
Croatia

Go Lithuania! I'd love the Aussies to play the Argies in the quarters.

[bigfan]

Maybe a Javtokas sighting tonight (should have been a Spur many moons ago)

[Clipper Nation]

"I'm a huge choking faggot. I'm tired of having Manu and no name PGs bailing me out in crucial playoff games."
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzxiyu8Btb1qj3i85.gif

[Diego20]

:lmao Lithuania trying to lose twice in a row, it's too obvious..

[ElNono]

welp, looks like it's going to be Team USA vs Argentina Wednesday... should be an easy W for 'Murica...

Hopefully Manu doesn't get hurt and he can get some rest until training camp...

[Diego20]

:lmao Lolthuania

:lmao Croflatia

[Hoops Czar]

Chokers for $1000 Alex


"I'm a huge choking faggot. I'm tired of having Manu and no name PGs bailing me out in crucial playoff games."

Who is Kawhi Leonard?

[daslicer]

Chokers for $1000 Alex



Who is Kawhi Leonard?

:lmao

[kaji157]

Too bad the COI won´t do shit about Lithuania loosing on purpose twice. We are off so play USA.

Well, if they we are not going to get a medal, the best way to go is to loose against the champion.

[gilmor]

Arg wont even podium in Manu last olympics

[YGWHI]

Arg wont even podium in Manu last olympics

Sadly, Argentina against Spain looked like our bench in OKC series, undersized, old, and slow...

[Diego20]

:lmao 2012 Spain losing on purpose against Brazil to avoid USA.

:lmao 2016 Lithuania losing on purpose twice in a row to avoid Serbia and USA.

Don't remember 2008 tho

:lol

[szkorhetz]

How does Pau look?

[From Downtown]

Sadly, Argentina against Spain looked like our bench in OKC series, undersized, old, and slow...

That's what they are
They're also quite talented tho, and have a big big heart, sadly it won't be enough probably

[kaji157]

At least the USA are going to play the only team that is not scared of them.
Here we go for the biggest upset.

[kaji157]

Can someone let me know why Lithuania ends up in front of Argentina in the qualification having worse goal average and being a 3 way tie?

[From Downtown]

Can someone let me know why Lithuania ends up in front of Argentina in the qualification having worse goal average and being a 3 way tie?

Cause what counts is the points you've gained against the teams you're tied with
Lithuania beat both Arg and Spain and lost against Croatia, it's the other way round for Arg

[kaji157]

Cause what counts is the points you've gained against the teams you're tied with
Lithuania beat both Arg and Spain and lost against Croatia, it's the other way round for Arg

What, the teams tied are Croatia, Spain, Argentina and Lithuania.

Croatia is 2-1 (won against Spain and Lithania, lost to Arg) Goal average is +3
Spain is 2-1 (won against Lithuania and Argentina,lost to Cro) Goal average is +67
Argentina is 1-2 (woo against croatia, lost to Spain and Lithuania) goal average in these games is -19
Lithuania is 1-2 (won against Arg, lost to Spain and Croatia) goal average in these games -51


I don´t get "what rule" puts Lithuania over Argentina.

[From Downtown]

What, the teams tied are Croatia, Spain, Argentina and Lithuania.

Croatia is 2-1 (won against Spain and Lithania, lost to Arg) Goal average is +3
Spain is 2-1 (won against Lithuania and Argentina,lost to Cro) Goal average is +67
Argentina is 1-2 (woo against croatia, lost to Spain and Lithuania) goal average in these games is -19
Lithuania is 1-2 (won against Arg, lost to Spain and Croatia) goal average in these games -51


I don´t get "what rule" puts Lithuania over Argentina.

They beat Arg

[kaji157]

They beat Arg

But that is the tiebreaker for "single tie" not for 4 way tie. Do you have the "tiebreakers"?

I thought it was "results against tied teams" and then "score average".

[Canyonero]

I'm rooting for all the group A teams tbh.

[From Downtown]

But that is the tiebreaker for "single tie" not for 4 way tie. Do you have the "tiebreakers"?

I thought it was "results against tied teams" and then "score average".
No I think it's results against tied teams and then if you're still tied with a team what counts is what you did against said team

[kaji157]

Can someone from please clarify with the rules? I thought it was that way but i cannot find the rules.

[Canyonero]

Can someone from please clarify with the rules? I thought it was that way but i cannot find the rules.

All 4 teams ended 3W-2L. First tie breaker is h2h between all of them, Spain and Croatia were 2-1 whereas Argentina and Lithuania 1-2. Then Croatia is above Spain because they won the match between each other and the same happens between Lithuania and Argentina.

[From Downtown]

At least the USA are going to play the only team that is not scared of them.
Here we go for the biggest upset.

Plz do it

[TMTTRIO]

Time to bring Manu back home. Unfortunately I don't see any way they win. It's a shame too with Manu retiring from Olympic basketball.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxjwL_roX4k

[TheGreatYacht]

Argentina would've lost against any other team, tbh. Their old asses blew all four tires in 3 games

[apalisoc_9]

Outside of Garino and Ginobili, the rest of the argentinian players are horrid on one on one defense...so even if the US plays a somewhat poor offensive game, it wouldnt matter.

Even ginobili is too old at this stage. Can't see them winning.

[cutewizard]

Spurs have a gem in Garino........

[DAF86]

This argie squad has no chance against the US. Stop acting like they do. :lol

[Canyonero]

DAF86 ElNono another gold :cry

[r0drig0lac]

This argie squad has no chance against the US. Stop acting like they do. :lol

I agree (but hope you're wrong)

[From Downtown]

This argie squad has no chance against the US. Stop acting like they do. :lol
Of course they don't, I'm just hoping for a miracle to happen :lol

[Pocho La Pantera]

DAF86 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=11102) ElNono (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8054) another gold :cryLange, he had cancer one year ago, 54 years:lobt2:

[beirmeistr]

Time to bring Manu back home. Unfortunately I don't see any way they win. It's a shame too with Manu retiring from Olympic basketball.

he can console himself wiyh his big, fat 2004 olympic gold medal.

[Canyonero]

Lange, he had cancer one year ago, 54 years:lobt2:

And only one lung.

[JuneJive]

Mission impossible for Argentina.

But, they half-assed that game vs Spain, so... yeah.

We were fighting for #1 spot, if we lost we would end up 4th.

Great games ahead of us. Can't wait.

[DAF86]

DAF86 ElNono another gold :cry

No se ni quién son los q ganaron. Pero no me importa na, aguante la argentinidad al palo. :cry

[spurs10]

Spurs have a gem in Garino........ Yep, thought so to! Hope he makes the team!

[Diego20]

Lithuania losing by 16 points so far

:lmao

[Ice009]

Lithuania losing by 16 points so far

:lmao

Against who?

Anyone have a schedule and times that the games are on?

[Diego20]

Against who?

Anyone have a schedule and times that the games are on?


Against Australia, they wanted to avoid Serbia and USA that's why they didn't try to win last game against Croatia. There they have, now they are losing against Australia.

[99 Problems]

Straya lead Lithuania by 18 at the half. MVPatty and the Kang Dellavedova torching them.

[Diego20]

Anyone have a schedule and times that the games are on?

http://www.fiba.com/olympics/2016

[jyra]

Hard for any team to beat Australia when Patty and Dellavedova combine for 31 points in a half (16 for Patty).

[From Downtown]

Against Australia, they wanted to avoid Serbia and USA that's why they didn't try to win last game against Croatia. There they have, now they are losing against Australia.
Greece did the same in waterpolo
They lost vs Australia to play us in the quarter finals, and we beat them 9-5

[Diego20]

Greece did the same in waterpolo
They lost vs Australia to play us in the quarter finals, and we beat them 9-5

:toast

[MI21]

Baynes had about 7 dunks against Lithuania...

[99 Problems]

Lithuania down 26, 3 to go

[dabom]

Patty better start this season.

[Diego20]

:lmao Lolthuania

Serbia is a lot easier than Australia..

:lol

[Diego20]

Patty better start this season.

This.

[Canyonero]

LOL Lithuania. Karma is a bitch.

[sasaint]

Patty better start this season.

Don't think there is any way Pop starts Patty over TP. But, hopefully, Patty gets the lion's share of their total minutes, and he plays at crunch time - when it really matters. A year removed from his shoulder surgery, Patty should have a great season.

[r0drig0lac]

LOL Lithuania. Karma is a bitch.

[BillMc]

LOL Lithuania. Karma is a bitch.This

[BillMc]

Anyone got a link for Spain-France and Argentina-USA? Many thanks.

[kobyz]

At least this time we not a title contender so Manu losing a medal won't hurt us like last time in 2012 when he came after losing a medal which devastate him and made him for his worst season in his career and to kill us in 2013 finals...

[dabom]

Don't think there is any way Pop starts Patty over TP. But, hopefully, Patty gets the lion's share of their total minutes, and he plays at crunch time - when it really matters. A year removed from his shoulder surgery, Patty should have a great season.

I agree with this. He needs to play with the bench to help them out but then we need him to close out because he IS better than Tony at this point.

[TheGreatYacht]

Diaw is such a fucking liability. Thank god we traded that coasting faggot

[TheGreatYacht]

Diaw-bitis just giving Mirotic whatever he wants :lmao

Fucking whale

[jyra]

Nando and Batum have to be a lot more aggressive than they have been so far, much better matchup going at Rudy/Llull rather than Rubio.

[TheGreatYacht]

French coach going to play Walrus Diaw all 40 minutes :lmao

[TheGreatYacht]

Why are they playing the P&R so high? :lol

[jyra]

Why are they playing the P&R so high? :lol

Too much respect for this old and broken version of Navarro.

[TheGreatYacht]

Gelabale and Pietrus. Jesus Christ

[TheGreatYacht]

Too much respect for this old and broken version of Navarro.
Their cuck of a coach doesn't know that, tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

Walrus Diaw-bitis sits = instant run for France and MVParker

[bklynspursfan]

TP :tu

[TheGreatYacht]

Are these refs Spanish?

[TheGreatYacht]

France making Huertel and De Culo the primary ball handlers :lol

[dabom]

France gonna lose.

[jyra]

Batum once again invisible, 0 shots in 14 minutes. I like him a lot as a player but he's done this far too often.

[TheGreatYacht]

Passive Diaw 2.0

[Brazil]

France gonna lose.

it sure seems but France / Spain are always crazy games... so let's hope we can pull the upset in second half

[dabom]

it sure seems but France / Spain are always crazy games... so let's hope we can pull the upset in second half

I'm going for France now. :tu

[spursistan]

Diaw is such a fucking liability. Thank god we traded that coasting faggot
tbh..

peeps thinking he's going to have a bounceback contract year at age 35 :lol...As much as i hate Pop recent coaching, i applaud him for one thing : not tolerating a player that has quit on the team..

[TheGreatYacht]

tbh..

peeps thinking he's going to have a bounceback contract year at age 35 :lol...As much as i hate Pop recent coaching, i applaud him for one thing : not tolerating a player that has quit on the team..
That makes two of us. Did it with Splitter last year as well :tu

[TheGreatYacht]

Besides Parker, this French team doesn't have a scorer.

[Brazil]

I'm going for France now. :tu

:tu

in 2013, Spain was leading after 1st half 34/20, we won in overtime 75/72 but that was Parker masterpiece with FNT, he scored 32 pts this game... won't happen this time

[jyra]

If even Rubio hits a three it's probably not your day..

[TheGreatYacht]

Now they ain't missing. That's game.

Faggots better make those same shots against the US

[Brazil]

Batum is a clown tbh... opened his mouth during interview before the game and now playing like a tool

[TheGreatYacht]

Diaw not able to secure rebounds like it's Game 6 of the NBA Finals & 2016 against the Thunder

[ElNono]

Batum been done for a while now, I've said it before the tourney started... amazing too, he's not that old.

[dabom]

If this was 2013, I could see Tony going ham at the end. I don't think he has that gear anymore.

[Brazil]

Batum been done for a while now, I've said it before the tourney started... amazing too, he's not that old.

yup

dude is a pos

[TheGreatYacht]

If this was 2013, I could see Tony going ham at the end. I don't think he has that gear anymore.
They have him playing off the ball for some reason. The coach is a dumbass

[Brazil]

If this was 2013, I could see Tony going ham at the end. I don't think he has that gear anymore.

yup

he won't carry this time... oh well better for the Spurs, he had a great career with les bleus... end of an era

[apalisoc_9]

They need to run more high pick and rolls with Parker and Gobert....Get Gasol out of the lane.

[TheGreatYacht]

Hopefully Argentina upsets the heroballers

[ElNono]

Hopefully Argentina upsets the heroballers

Negatory, tbh

[spursistan]

France need to fire their coach and move on from the Diaw-Parker regime after this OG.. they've got enough talent to be top 4 world team..

[TheGreatYacht]

France need to fire their coach and move on from the Diaw-Parker regime after this OG.. they've got enough talent to be top 4 world team..
They honestly have no talent aside from Fournier and Parker, IMO. International Gobert is a poor mans Javale McGee

[apalisoc_9]

Hopefully Argentina upsets the heroballers

Unlikely. Their Best player is 5'9.

If Manu can have a vintage performance and Noccioni turns back time...maybe.

I think the wibgs are they key to ther argentina game.

Sombody in the NBA needs to give Campazo a shot.

[dabom]

Tbh, not hating on Tony, but he is non existent on the perimeter. Any 1/5 picnroll and the center is at a disadvantage. Just saying man. No hating.

[Brazil]

Disappointing... I'm cool with the loss, Spain is the better team but I wished you could see a tight and exciting game

[Arcadian]

:lol france...faggots

[TheGreatYacht]

De Culo :lol

[Brazil]

:lol france...faggots

:depressed

[TheGreatYacht]

Unlikely. Their Best player is 5'9.

If Manu can have a vintage performance and Noccioni turns back time...maybe.

I think the wibgs are they key to ther argentina game.

Sombody in the NBA needs to give Campazo a shot.
The sixers IMO. Definitely an upgrade over white American players, McConnell & Stauskas

[TheGreatYacht]

Parker's 3 shot looked good in the qualifiers and Olympics. Needs to take more next season

[DAF86]

Parker's 3 shot looked good in the qualifiers and Olympics. Needs to take more next season

If only Tony could become a decent volume 3 pt shooter (none of this 40% on 1 shot per game crap). That's all I need to stop considering him a fucking liability out there.

[apalisoc_9]

What time is the Argentina vs USA game? My phone says 14:00...sp it should be starting now on CT, but nothing yet.

I dont care for argentina, but I hate all the American Players save for lowry and butler so Im cheering gard for argentina.

[DAF86]

What time is the Argentina vs USA game? My phone says 14:00...sp it should be starting now on CT, but nothing yet.

I dont care for argentina, but I hate all the American Players save for lowry and butler so Im cheering gard for argentina.

In about 2 hours.

But don't even bother son. There's no chance in hell. :lol

If this was 4 years ago, the matchup would have been almost 50/50. Now there's literally no chance.

[Brazil]

B:loltum 0 point

[cariocaz]

We were at the game this morning and watched as Mills scored 24 and Baynes added 16 for Australia.

How do I upload photos from my computer? All I find is an option to include a url link.

Thanks!

[Brazil]

In about 2 hours.

But don't even bother son. There's no chance in hell. :lol

I still root for your boys tbh...

[apalisoc_9]

In about 2 hours.

But don't even bother son. There's no chance in hell. :lol

I dont know. The US have struggled against everyone save for china and Venz...

I give argentina a 5% chance...

[dabom]

We were at the game this morning and watched as Mills scored 24 and Baynes added 16 for Australia.

How do I upload photos from my computer? All I find is an option to include a url link.

Thanks!

Photo bucket or some other web hosting site..

[apalisoc_9]

I think Batun is being a Diva...hes angry about his lack of touches and How decolo and Parker hog the ball most of the time.

[Seventyniner]

If only Tony could become a decent volume 3 pt shooter (none of this 40% on 1 shot per game crap). That's all I need to stop considering him a fucking liability out there.

Agreed. Kawhi and Danny are already elite 3-point shooters, if Parker becomes a real threat from deep the Aldridge/Pau high-low game becomes absolutely deadly.