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milkyway21
09-01-2006, 02:39 AM
31/08/2006
What’s coming up? Greece vs United States, Semi-Final
SAITAMA (FIBA World Championship) – Team USA boss Mike Krzyzewski built his reputation as one of the best coaches in basketball at Duke University where he emphasized defense and turned the Blue Devils into one of the top college teams in the land.
Now he will have to overcome Greece, one of the top defensive teams in international basketball, if the United States are to reach the gold medal game at the FIBA World Championship.
Led by Panagiotis Yannakis, a legendary player and now the national team coach, Greece have relied on their tough-as-nails defense to march through the field here in Japan without losing a game.
"The semi-finals will be a heck of a game," Krzyzewski said.
"The Greek team plays defense about as well as anybody in the world.
"Their coach (Yannakis) is a very good friend of mine. We knew each other as young men and now we're a little bit older.
"He's someone I admire. They are a championship team. They play with that type of solidarity, and we're going to have to play older, because they are a strong and mature basketball team."
Greece, with Yannakis as their point guard, won the European Championship in 1987 by upsetting the old Soviet Union.
He was at the helm of the Greek team when they reached the semi-finals of the FIBA World Championship in Athens eight years ago and he also led the side to the quarter-finals at the Greek Olympics in 2005 before steering them to the gold medal at EuroBasket 2005 in Belgrade.
"The Greece team is a very good one," said LeBron James, one of the USA captains.
"They’ve played together for a long time now. We have to have the same mindset we had in the second half against Germany but play that way for 40 minutes."
Team USA only led Germany 40-39 at half-time in their quarter-final before forcing six steals at the start of the second half to build a lead and storm to victory.
"It will be a win or die game, and we'll have to take care of business and win that game," James said
Greece could suffer against the US without Nikos Zisis, who has not played since suffering three broken bones in his face after a nasty collision with Anderson Varejao of Brazil in Group C competition.
What the Greeks do have is man mountain Sofoklis Schortsianitis, the 2.06m, 125-kilogram Olympiacos center who was not in last year’s EuroBasket team.
He played well against Yao Ming of China and the French youngster Ronny Turiaf.
Now Sofo is gearing up for a battle against Team USA.
"They are a fantastic team and they have great players," he said.
"We will have to wait and see until game day. I hope we can go all the way. Against USA, we know we will have to give 100% on defense and hope our offense works."
By Jeff Taylor
FIBA
game is on now...
Greece 7-0
USA 7-0
2-2 tie 8:08 min 1stQ
milkyway21
09-01-2006, 02:44 AM
4:51 min 1stQ
6-9 USA
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 02:45 AM
whoa I almost missed it .
This is the best defensive effort for teamUSA in the tournament, 15-12 for the Americans.
Streakyshooter08
09-01-2006, 03:01 AM
This is the best defensive effort for teamUSA in the tournament, 15-12 for the Americans.
I agree. They defend pretty well. Greece really has problems to secure the defensive rebound... if they can improve that, it will be a close game.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:11 AM
Hinrich fucking up
9-0 run for Greece, 33-30 for TeamUSA.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:14 AM
Holy cow... Greece is a scary team.
jmard5
09-01-2006, 03:15 AM
USA up by only 3 pts. 30-33.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:17 AM
Focus is going be a huge factor in this game.
jmard5
09-01-2006, 03:17 AM
See stats live at http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/06_wcm/index.asp
Click on Live Statistics.
Greece 35 : 36 USA
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:17 AM
HAha Little Shaq destroy USA haha
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:17 AM
Bruce would be nice to have on D right about now.
Greece up by 5, 38-43. Yes baby!!!!
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:18 AM
HAha Little Shaq destroy USA haha
Dobro Jutro! :)
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:19 AM
wow
Streakyshooter08
09-01-2006, 03:19 AM
WHAT A GAME... until now. :) Great effort by Greece. If they can maintain that it is gonna be a HELL of a second half... IF
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:19 AM
U.S. will regather themselves.
jmard5
09-01-2006, 03:19 AM
Greece 43 : 38 USA
01:05 No.10 Paul, Chris (USA) Turnover, bad pass
01:05 No.15 Kakiouzis, Michail (GRE) stole the ball
01:16 41 : 38 No.5 Schortsianitis, Sofoklis (GRE) made two points inside the paint (Ass No. 13)
01:31 No.10 Paul, Chris (USA) missed the shot inside the paint
01:31 No.13 Diamantidis, Dimitrios (GRE) got the defensive rebound
01:47 39 : 38 No.5 Schortsianitis, Sofoklis (GRE) made two points inside the paint (Ass No. 4)
01:57 Substitution for USA - James, Lebron (out); Hinrich, Kirk (in)
01:57 No.6 James, Lebron (USA) Turnover, bad pass
01:57 No.13 Diamantidis, Dimitrios (GRE) stole the ball
02:05 37 : 38 No.5 Schortsianitis, Sofoklis (GRE) made two points inside the paint (Ass No. 7)
02:23 35 : 38 No.11 Bosh, Chris (USA) made two points inside the paint (Ass No. 4)
02:34 No.15 Anthony, Carmelo (USA) received a foul
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:19 AM
Greece leads 43 -38
USA got spanked in 2nd Q.
It will be hot during halftime...
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:20 AM
HAha Little Shaq destroy USA haha
:lol EuroShaq
Streakyshooter08
09-01-2006, 03:20 AM
HAha Little Shaq destroy USA haha
They call him that way in Slovenia too? :lol Thats exactly what the german comentator said a few moments ago. :spin
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:20 AM
Dobro Jutro! :)
Hvala :spin
Great game to watch :smokin
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:21 AM
They call him that way in Slovenia too? :lol Thats exactly what the german comentator said a few moments ago. :spin
Yes baby Shaq :lol
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:22 AM
Hvala :spin
Great game to watch :smokin
It sure is-actually a contest.
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:23 AM
At halftime 45-41 for Greece
Louae
09-01-2006, 03:25 AM
I never knew that off-arm shiver was a legal offensive move.
Greece needs to keep the score in the 80s. Anthony and Howard are hurting the Greek defense.
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:26 AM
what a great sunny morning with a great game:D Tomorrow i have to go to the sea cant wait :smokin
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:26 AM
I bet this is a shock to team US system.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:27 AM
what a great sunny morning with a great game:D Tomorrow i have to go to the sea cant wait :smokin
Where are you going?
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:27 AM
what a great sunny morning with a great game:D Tomorrow i have to go to the sea cant wait :smokin
I bet you're lovin' this aren't you?
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:29 AM
I bet this is a shock to team US system.
They'll be fine. It's a good game so far though.
spurs_in_7
09-01-2006, 03:33 AM
say bye bye to the championshinp, usa :spin
Kamnik
09-01-2006, 03:34 AM
I CANT STAND all the stupid looks from James when a call goes agaisnt him
whatever it is..... he makes this "wtf" face even if it is clear situation
Carmelo plays well on the other side
go greece :spin
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:35 AM
say bye bye to the championshinp, usa :spin
That is way too early to call. This game could go either way.
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:36 AM
Where are you going?
At Croatia , i have about 2 hours of driving to there, but in Sunday i go to Portoro here in SLO to watch water F1 racing , but to SLO coast is just about 50 min driving so... :spin The summer is ending so i have to go as many time it is possible :spin
F1 - http://www.siol.net/Doc/Img/10351300608311650170-1-0-3-1.jpg
Way too early plus the game is well balanced. Greece controls games late in the period, expect an American blitzkrieg at the opening of the 3rd.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:37 AM
I CANT STAND all the stupid looks from James when a call goes agaisnt him
whatever it is..... he makes this "wtf" face even if it is clear situation
:lol
Have you ever seen a basketball player not "shocked" they were called for a foul?
jmard5
09-01-2006, 03:37 AM
say bye bye to the championshinp, usa :spin
Too early to tell. We have seen Team USA bounce back.
Let us see what adjustments both teams do in the 3rd quarter.
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:38 AM
second half will start now :smokin
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:38 AM
At Croatia , i have about 2 hours of driving to there, but in Sunday i go to Portoro here in SLO to watch water F1 racing , but to SLO coast is just about 50 min driving so... :spin The summer is ending so i have to go as many time it is possible :spin
Wow- how exciting! You're going to have a blast! :)
http://www.siol.net/Doc/Img/10351300608311650170-1-0-3-1.jpg
Those are nifty.
Kamnik
09-01-2006, 03:39 AM
:lol
Have you ever seen a basketball player not "shocked" they were called for a foul?
ok u got a point but not for EVERY SINGLE ONE :lol
or maybe the camera is just doing him unjustice by showing it each time
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:40 AM
Wow- how exciting! You're going to have a blast! :)
http://www.siol.net/Doc/Img/10351300608311650170-1-0-3-1.jpg
Those are nifty.
That is just usualy weekend here in SLO for me :spin
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:41 AM
:lol
Have you ever seen a basketball player not "shocked" they were called for a foul?
http://herbie.mlblogs.com/photos/geoffs_gooey_photos/tim_duncan_no_foul.jpg
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:42 AM
hAHA Carmelo hit in Baby shaq and carmel go down :lol :lol Comedy
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:42 AM
http://herbie.mlblogs.com/photos/geoffs_gooey_photos/tim_duncan_no_foul.jpg
hehehehe... precisely.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:43 AM
Win or lose, Greece is impressive.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:43 AM
damn, mini shaq is tearing it up.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:43 AM
Is number 5 the one you guys are calling Baby Shaq?
ponky
09-01-2006, 03:44 AM
this is a great game, finally something to challenge team usa...schortsianitis (sp?) is awesome!!!
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:44 AM
Baby shak shoul go in NBA, that guy play great he block, dunk, hit damn
Kamnik
09-01-2006, 03:45 AM
:lol
Have you ever seen a basketball player not "shocked" they were called for a foul?
sry if im stubborn on this subject
but Anthony admitted a foul by raising his hand :drunk
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:45 AM
Wade and Lebron are off to unusually slow scoring starts.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:45 AM
sry if im stubborn on this subject
but Anthony admitted a foul by raising his hand :drunk
:)
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:46 AM
Is number 5 the one you guys are calling Baby Shaq?
X+Yes the only black guy at greece team
Kori Ellis
09-01-2006, 03:46 AM
Wade and Lebron are off to unusually slow scoring starts.
Wade sucked in the last game too. So I guess not too unusual :lol He went 1-for-12 or something in the last game.
jmard5
09-01-2006, 03:46 AM
LeBron and Camelo both missing all their freethrows.
07:21 No.6 James, Lebron (USA) missed 2nd freethrow
07:21 No.6 James, Lebron (USA) missed a freethrow
08:09 No.15 Anthony, Carmelo (USA) missed 2nd freethrow
08:09 No.15 Anthony, Carmelo (USA) missed a freethrow
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:47 AM
Wade sucked in the last game too. So I guess not too unusual :lol He went 1-for-12 or something in the last game.
I was trying to be nice... :lol
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:47 AM
Greece is leading by 12, lol :smokin
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:47 AM
damn he just got schooled
ponky
09-01-2006, 03:47 AM
haha, that was no foul on fotsis, melo just fell
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:47 AM
LeBron and Camelo both missing all their freethrows.
07:21 No.6 James, Lebron (USA) missed 2nd freethrow
07:21 No.6 James, Lebron (USA) missed a freethrow
08:09 No.15 Anthony, Carmelo (USA) missed 2nd freethrow
08:09 No.15 Anthony, Carmelo (USA) missed a freethrow
I think they're making their case to join the Spurs.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:48 AM
Wow Greece.
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:48 AM
Usa is going down, they let Greece player on 3pt and they hit all
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:49 AM
wtf? they scored it wrong.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:49 AM
I don't remember Greece being this good.
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 03:50 AM
Greece Is Hot On 3 6-12
ponky
09-01-2006, 03:50 AM
someone smack me, i can't believe this, i knew greece would play well, but daaaaaaaaaang!!!
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:50 AM
I don't remember Greece being this good.
They're kicking ass. No turnovers.
Maybe now Greece will get some respect. Yannakis outcoaching coach K. Greece mixing it up on both ends of the floor.
Spurologist
09-01-2006, 03:51 AM
Wade and LeBron try to be world beaters by taking jumpshots. Great strategy
Streakyshooter08
09-01-2006, 03:51 AM
I don't remember Greece being this good.
I do. They played well in the Euro Championship last year and crushes Germany in an exhibition by 40! They are for real.
If the US wins that game, they will win it all...
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:51 AM
We were only to beat them at EURO 2005
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:51 AM
I will get scared for us when it's the 4th quarter and 5 min to go.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:52 AM
That was a nice shot by Anthony.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 03:53 AM
Anthony can only help so much if team USA doesn't play D on the other end.
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 03:54 AM
great game melo digging team usa out
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 03:57 AM
Cant wait for Baby Shaq back in :lol
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:57 AM
These Free throw misses
are pathetic
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 03:57 AM
LoL i think bruce could do that hustle play as good as battier.. but it's better in the sense that bruce dont have to play that hustle to save up for the next season for spurs
milkyway21
09-01-2006, 03:57 AM
GRE - Papaloukas: "USA haven't played a good defensive team yet" sad :cry but he's right.
thank you Coach K for sacking Bowen. He could be the solution to your defense right now.
if you win, wait for Manu.
oh no! the defense is TERRIBLE!!! :depressed
how could they let a 50% 3-pt shooting for Greece?
I'm out!
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 03:58 AM
Cant wait for Baby Shaq back in :lol
he's gonna close the U.S. out in the 4th :lol
DannyT
09-01-2006, 03:59 AM
no heart..only shane and melo
xamila rey
09-01-2006, 04:00 AM
can someone tell me the score?
i just woke up
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:00 AM
US stepping up defense
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:00 AM
Now that was a fast break.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:00 AM
Omg
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:00 AM
Greece75-65USA
DannyT
09-01-2006, 04:01 AM
lmfao....this is hilarious
Spurologist
09-01-2006, 04:01 AM
D Wade might as well have stayed at the hotel
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:01 AM
end of third quarter Greece 77-65 USA
77-65 for Greece end of 3rd. One more quarter baby.
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 04:01 AM
If usa will lost this one then they will hit 4 th place in that turnament for sure
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:01 AM
they shouldn't have gone with the iso on the last play.
DannyT
09-01-2006, 04:01 AM
dwayne who....
jmard5
09-01-2006, 04:02 AM
can someone tell me the score?
i just woke up
Greece 75 : 65 USA
00:25 No.5 Hinrich, Kirk (USA) received a foul
00:25 No.9 Fotsis, Antonios (GRE) gets a offensive foul
00:40 No.8 Battier, Shane (USA) gets a personal foul
00:40 No.11 Dikoudis, Dimos (GRE) received a foul
00:55 No.8 Battier, Shane (USA) got the defensive rebound
00:55 75 : 65 No.9 Wade, Dwyane (USA) made 2nd freethrow
00:55 No.9 Wade, Dwyane (USA) missed a freethrow
00:55 No.9 Wade, Dwyane (USA) received a foul
00:55 No.11 Dikoudis, Dimos (GRE) gets a personal foul
01:03 No.8 Battier, Shane (USA) blocked the shot
01:03 No.7 Spanoulis, Vasileios (GRE) 2 point shot has been blocked
01:23 75 : 64 No.8 Battier, Shane (USA) made 2nd freethrow
01:23 No.8 Battier, Shane (USA) missed a freethrow
01:23 Substitution for USA - Anthony, Carmelo (out); James, Lebron (in)
Spurologist
09-01-2006, 04:02 AM
Euro Ball is a jumpshooting game.
USA has only one player playing that game.
Fucking pathetic.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:02 AM
The pressures on the U.S. now in the 4th. Let's see how we get ourselves out of this embarassment. I can see the headlines now...
Kamnik
09-01-2006, 04:02 AM
USA's coach doesnt do the right things
he should let Carmelo play almost all the time and also Howard
this isnt Germany-wake up
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:03 AM
That Wade! :lol
xamila rey
09-01-2006, 04:03 AM
Greece75-65USA
thanx i cant believe it,
i am from Argentina, but i live here
i want USA TO WIN...
c'mon guys.. GO USA GO!!
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:03 AM
NBA finals phantom calls brought to FIBA
ponky
09-01-2006, 04:04 AM
D Wade just got pwned, that was so good, I can't stop laughing.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:05 AM
D Wade just got pwned, that was so good, I can't stop laughing.
Be nice! :angel
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:05 AM
The U.S. had a warning sign with Italy. I don't know why they haven't learned from their mistakes.
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:05 AM
wow it's gonna be interesting if USA races back
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:06 AM
D Wade just got pwned, that was so good, I can't stop laughing.
See! Karma!
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:06 AM
Smart move by Greece to bounce it off Wade's foot.
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 04:07 AM
Wade is going to cry :lol :lol :lol
The only guy who play is carmelo
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:08 AM
it's just a two man team. how come we don't use our centers?
xamila rey
09-01-2006, 04:09 AM
where are u ....Bruc?
his talent in defense and experience in how to play in close games
is certainly missed
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:10 AM
damn U.S. is getting desperate
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:11 AM
88-77 greece leading 5 minutes remaining
DannyT
09-01-2006, 04:11 AM
game ova....
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:11 AM
greece is a tough team to crack
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:12 AM
Greece seems to be getting a little tired.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:12 AM
sweet defensive plays
StylisticS
09-01-2006, 04:12 AM
That Wade! :lol
You see now why I say he makes me cringe.
It's amazing how Greece is beating the US by playing the basketball we use to play.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:12 AM
Greece seems to be getting a little tired.
Bring out baby huey!
dnlasers
09-01-2006, 04:12 AM
Please tell me whats going my directv just got freaking disconnected.
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 04:13 AM
Baby Shaq where is he damn :lol :lol
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:14 AM
You see now why I say he makes me cringe.
It's amazing how Greece is beating the US by playing the basketball we use to play.
We need to go back to our roots, pre-Michael Jordan Wannabe era.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:15 AM
Baby Shaq! :)
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:16 AM
wade misses a dunk. greece turns the ball over.
this is interesting. hmm
james with a basket 89-83 greece
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:16 AM
Here comes the US
spurs_in_7
09-01-2006, 04:17 AM
You see now why I say he makes me cringe.
It's amazing how Greece is beating the US by playing the basketball we use to play.
with team play and tactics????? :lol.....nah
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:17 AM
James!
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:17 AM
There goes Greece
And now the U.S. :lol
Sanders
09-01-2006, 04:17 AM
Wow, exciting game! :smokin
dnlasers
09-01-2006, 04:18 AM
whats the score????
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:18 AM
My gatorade commercial is on. :)
mgtptdmvp
09-01-2006, 04:18 AM
score and time???
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:18 AM
This is getting exciting.
Streakyshooter08
09-01-2006, 04:19 AM
What a stupid play by Hinrich... 2 shots and ball... this is one of the best games I have seen in a long time...
Spurologist
09-01-2006, 04:19 AM
Two foul shots and the ball for Greece will make it tough.
If big Sofo hits the Fts and Greece scores in the next sequence the game is over.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:19 AM
U.S is down 5, 86 -91
jmard5
09-01-2006, 04:19 AM
What is this???
02:17 No.5 Hinrich, Kirk (USA) made an unsportsmenlike foul
02:17 No.5 Schortsianitis, Sofoklis (GRE) received a foul
02:41 No.5 Hinrich, Kirk (USA) hit the 3 point shot (Ass No. 9)
Slomo
09-01-2006, 04:19 AM
Gre 91 - 86 USA 2:17 left
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:19 AM
What a stupid play by Hinrich... 2 shots and ball... this is one of the best games I have seen in a long time...
Hinrich proving to be retarded.
Louae
09-01-2006, 04:19 AM
I have no idea why Paul was out there for so long. He's a killer to have against a zone.
Spurologist
09-01-2006, 04:20 AM
Game Over
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:20 AM
2 mins to go greece up by 8! holy shit
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:21 AM
oh shit
wtf is happening!
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:21 AM
no one wants to shoot the fucking ball.
wade misses desperation trey.
turnover by greece wade converts.
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:21 AM
O Man Greece!
StylisticS
09-01-2006, 04:21 AM
We need to go back to our roots, pre-Michael Jordan Wannabe era.
man..as much as we all love Jordan.. You can say that era helped the rest of the world catch up.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:21 AM
that rebound was huge
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:22 AM
US needed that rebound. That was their window, I think.
xamila rey
09-01-2006, 04:22 AM
94-88
43.4 s left
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:22 AM
greece by 7.. 44 secs to go.. usa ball.. hinrich for 3 makes it!
StylisticS
09-01-2006, 04:22 AM
That's it
Greece is the best team in the world.
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:22 AM
Oh Shit Usa Ball!
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:23 AM
It's not over.
I knew the announcers called it too quick.
ponky
09-01-2006, 04:23 AM
WOOWOOHOOOWOOOOHOOOOOOO, this was worth staying up for, a foul on Wade and a win for Greece!!!!
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:23 AM
Free throws made such a difference.
StylisticS
09-01-2006, 04:23 AM
BTW, every last player on this team needs to shoot free throws from now until training camp.
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:24 AM
can USA WIN IT!?
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:24 AM
holy shit!
this is exciting
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:24 AM
Where was that D earlier?
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 04:24 AM
What a game :smokin
Spurologist
09-01-2006, 04:24 AM
wtf is Anthony doing
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:24 AM
can USA WIN IT!?
Down 4
23.9 left
Greece on line
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:24 AM
24 ticks to go. greece up by 6!!!!
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:25 AM
carmelo choke?
ponky
09-01-2006, 04:25 AM
Haha, that was not five seconds but nice try with trying to *help* Team USA and the ratings.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:25 AM
Free throws made such a difference.
In a close game. They always hurt in close games...
You can see it in their faces they're hurtin.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:25 AM
99-95 Greece on line again
dnlasers
09-01-2006, 04:25 AM
Wow I kinda had a feeling Greece would have pulled this off.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:25 AM
15.3 left
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:25 AM
16 ticks to go greece up by 4. greece is about to shoot two fts.
hmmm
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:25 AM
carmelo choke?
He makes all of his jumpshots, yet misses the one that might matter most.
Sanders
09-01-2006, 04:25 AM
Greece is the best team in the world.
They'll have to prove that in the finals.
ponky
09-01-2006, 04:26 AM
BTW, every last player on this team needs to shoot free throws from now until training camp.
yup, the free throw shooting was atrocious
Spurologist
09-01-2006, 04:27 AM
carmelo choke?
USA would have been blown out without Anthony but you get a turnover and as soon as you get the ball you throw up a contested jumper. Unreal.
ponky
09-01-2006, 04:27 AM
carmelo choke?
wtf, melo was the only one keeping them in the game and he's been the most impressive player in this tournament for the u.s.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:27 AM
He makes all of his jumpshots, yet misses the one that might matter most.
That hurts.
spyder
09-01-2006, 04:27 AM
freakin USA :pctoss
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:27 AM
Wow Greece!
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:27 AM
HOLY SHIT. its over
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:28 AM
wow it's all our fault. Didn't take our free throws seriously!
spurs_in_7
09-01-2006, 04:28 AM
we now can say offially...........
FIBA>NBA
:lmao
Kori Ellis
09-01-2006, 04:28 AM
wow it's all our fault. Didn't take our free throws seriously!
Or defense.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:28 AM
they must feel like shit. This team had the talent to go all the way!
101-95
Proud to be Greek .
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:29 AM
Bring on the Argentina Vs. Spain game!
dnlasers
09-01-2006, 04:29 AM
Freakin USA what a waste of talent
dnlasers
09-01-2006, 04:29 AM
Bring on the Argentina Vs. Spain game!
Hope its just as good as this one
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:30 AM
Or defense.
That too. They only played it in the first quarter. Made two stops when they needed it in the beginning of the 4th. Didn't do it ever again.
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:30 AM
once again.. defense wins championships.
would team usa be better if they didnt cut bruce?
jmard5
09-01-2006, 04:30 AM
And somewhere, someone whose last name is Bowen is shaking his head...
FreshPrince22
09-01-2006, 04:30 AM
Word to USA Basketball. Get a fucking shot blocker. The layup line is ridiculous.
Spurologist
09-01-2006, 04:30 AM
This team needed Kobe and Redd.
aaronstampler
09-01-2006, 04:31 AM
what a shock, half the US team didn't even shake hands when it was over, they just left. Classy.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:31 AM
This is sooo EMBARASSINGG!
We had the gold medal game!
MannyIsGod
09-01-2006, 04:31 AM
Props to Greece. I'm severely dissapointed in most of our team. Coach K did a horrendous job of coaching involving the pick and roll and the offense. This is really really dissapointing.
angel_luv
09-01-2006, 04:32 AM
The final score is deceiving to me. It makes the game appear closer than it was. Greece was in control almost all of the second half.
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:32 AM
yea he can be the best player but he could also choke.. ask dallas
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:32 AM
To be fair on the U.S. defense, watching those replays. They did have momentum killing threes by that one guy. We were closing in, and coulda stuck it neck and neck had it not been for those daggers.
frenchuser
09-01-2006, 04:33 AM
Hi !
Don't be so hard on USA team. They'll learn and come back stronger and more experienced to fiba's game in 2008.
It takes time to become a great fiba team.
See Spain, Argentina, Greece
fred33
09-01-2006, 04:33 AM
greece has made a fabulous game and team usa a good game that's the difference
xamila rey
09-01-2006, 04:33 AM
if i suffered on this one,
i dont wanna think how much i will in the next match
timvp
09-01-2006, 04:33 AM
Coach K subbing in crunch time and not calling meaningful timeouts didn't help. That Greek coach Pontakiatiakitinikos ran circles around him.
V-Span and Baby Shaq look pretty damn good.
Oh and Carmelo at center?
Small ball has gone global.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:33 AM
The final score is deceiving to me. It makes the game appear closer than it was. Greece was in control almost all of the second half.
Yeah. Greece controlled it the whole way by running the clock. The desperation threes by Kirk makes it looked. I think that'll save the players embarassment, from the Americans waking up with the paper in the morning.
Kamnik
09-01-2006, 04:34 AM
To be fair on the U.S. defense, watching those replays. They did have momentum killing threes by that one guy. We were closing in, and coulda stuck it neck and neck had it not been for those daggers.
:elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant
Greece is simply and amazing mix of players with balls and years of experience in tough high pressure games
i didnt think they can pull it off....
Kori Ellis
09-01-2006, 04:34 AM
Out of curiousity, how tall is Baby Shaq?
Nikos
09-01-2006, 04:34 AM
Sofoklis, Papaloukas, Spanoulis, and Diamantidis were the difference. Three ball handlers, hit big shots, made great decisions -- and Sofoklis was HUGE in the first half.
Other than Melo and Dwight in the first half -- no USA player really did much.
Props to Greece for playing excellent basketball -- especially on the offensive end were they picked USA apart with the P&R.
timvp
09-01-2006, 04:34 AM
Sofoklis, Papaloukas, Spanoulis, and Diamantidis were the difference. Three ball handlers, hit big shots, made great decisions -- and Sofoklis was HUGE in the first half.
Other than Melo and Dwight in the first half -- no USA player really did much.
Props to Greece for playing excellent basketball -- especially on the offensive end were they picked USA apart with the P&R.
Homer.
:smokin
fred33
09-01-2006, 04:35 AM
a lots of journalists in europe see a final spain greece
MannyIsGod
09-01-2006, 04:35 AM
Coach K subbing in crunch time and not calling meaningful timeouts didn't help. That Greek coach Pontakiatiakitinikos ran circles around him.
V-Span and Baby Shaq look pretty damn good.
Oh and Carmelo at center?
Small ball has gone global.Yeah, when that black guy came in I was like holy shit he's big. And it killed them inside.
So, the question is now would Bruce have been of any use out there today? Considering how bad the on the ball defense was, I think he would have.
aaronstampler
09-01-2006, 04:35 AM
Somewhere along the line, the country forgot how to play basketball. It's just an individual game now, in a team concept, much like baseball is. The players don't care about knowing how to play together, they just want to score. The only time they'll pass the ball is to make the "assist" pass for their stats. But nobody wants to make the pass that leads to the assist. Nobody wants to set a screen. In the NBA if they have a play that even involves 3 guys touching the ball anymore, a team is regarded as the second coming of the 70 Knicks, it's pathetic.
Thank God I'm a Spurs fan, or else the NBA would be completely unwatchable. Can you imagine if team Argentina was its own NBA team? They'd never lose. And their whole payroll would be much less than the Knicks.
Spurologist
09-01-2006, 04:35 AM
All the credit to Greece. They had at least three players who were shooting around 35% from three and they made their threes especially Spanilous. USA on the other hand had Chris Paul, LeBron, and Wade jacking up jumpshots to man up them. Not exactly an ideal situation
That was by far the best offensive game Greece has put together. I think Argentina is a better match up for the Greeks plus we have to avenge the loss at the Olympics.
Nikos
09-01-2006, 04:35 AM
Out of curiousity, how tall is Baby Shaq?
I think he is 6-9ish, maybe 6-10.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:36 AM
soo... next games in an hour? I hope they don't do a last minute schedule change
MannyIsGod
09-01-2006, 04:36 AM
He reminds me of Robert Traylor only with skills.
Texas_Ranger
09-01-2006, 04:36 AM
fuck
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:36 AM
melos face expression is priceless
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:36 AM
That was by far the best offensive game Greece has put together. I think Argentina is a better match up for the Greeks plus we have to avenge the loss at the Olympics.
Let's see how Argentina brings their game against Spain before we think about a Greek match up.
10-tka
09-01-2006, 04:37 AM
Proud to be European!
Louae
09-01-2006, 04:37 AM
I have to give it up to Team USA. They played hard and never gave up. The Greek team just played a great game of basketball today. Team USA's inability to effectively defend the pick and roll, missed free throws, and incredible 3-point shooting proved to be our downfall. In a one game tourney, anything can happen when another team is rolling. The Greek team was just rolling.
Notable points:
Chris Paul's game at the present time is not FIBA proof.
Shane Battier definately deserved to be there.
Bowen would've been useful in this game.
Hinrich is definately a keeper for FIBA competition.
If you're never going to play Miller, then why cut Bowen. I still don't understand that.
Kamnik
09-01-2006, 04:37 AM
That Greek coach Pontakiatiakitinikos ran circles around him.
agreed
since the day coack K was selected for the job i thought it was a mistake
Di Antoni for head coach along with Popovich would be the best pick imo
American college ball is much diferent from the international level,style
these Greek players are hardy veterans not some teenagers
Streakyshooter08
09-01-2006, 04:37 AM
What a game. Greece was able to match the athleticsism of the US. They played wonderfull BB. Great clock management, they played as a team and little Shaq/ Spanoulis put them over the top... Looking forward to ARG- ESP
fonzy16
09-01-2006, 04:38 AM
buuuuahaaahaaahaaaa
caŽlo
09-01-2006, 04:38 AM
team usa reminds me of the phoenix suns.
MannyIsGod
09-01-2006, 04:38 AM
Proud to be European!:lmao
So now you're going to ride Greek coatails? Thats classic.
Kori Ellis
09-01-2006, 04:38 AM
If you're never going to play Miller, then why cut Bowen. I still don't understand that.
Yeah I guess they thought they'd end of needing Miller as a backup big, but they never played him. They chose to keep him over Bruce for the last spot and he was a complete non-factor.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:39 AM
Somewhere along the line, the country forgot how to play basketball. It's just an individual game now, in a team concept, much like baseball is. The players don't care about knowing how to play together, they just want to score. The only time they'll pass the ball is to make the "assist" pass for their stats. But nobody wants to make the pass that leads to the assist. Nobody wants to set a screen. In the NBA if they have a play that even involves 3 guys touching the ball anymore, a team is regarded as the second coming of the 70 Knicks, it's pathetic.
Thank God I'm a Spurs fan, or else the NBA would be completely unwatchable. Can you imagine if team Argentina was its own NBA team? They'd never lose. And their whole payroll would be much less than the Knicks.
I hear ya. With the exception of the Spurs and a few other teams, it's amazing how the players had no clue when they had melo or wade going 1 on 5, and 1 on 3, and the players with inferior talent capitalized on easy lay ups through ball movement.
FIBA and NBA games are so different. It's like looking at retro-NBA play.
MannyIsGod
09-01-2006, 04:39 AM
I have to give it up to Team USA. They played hard and never gave up. The Greek team just played a great game of basketball today. Team USA's inability to effectively defend the pick and roll, missed free throws, and incredible 3-point shooting proved to be our downfall. In a one game tourney, anything can happen when another team is rolling. The Greek team was just rolling.
Notable points:
Chris Paul's game at the present time is not FIBA proof.
Shane Battier definately deserved to be there.
Bowen would've been useful in this game.
Hinrich is definately a keeper for FIBA competition.
If you're never going to play Miller, then why cut Bowen. I still don't understand that.That is true. There was no lack of heart in team USA this time around. I really think this was a big coaching blunder more than anything else.
Sanders
09-01-2006, 04:39 AM
Proud to be European!
Haha, I'm proud to be human, we did invent the basketball afterall... I love this game! :smokin
Nikos,
You finally came out of the closet. Hehe
SpursWillOwn
09-01-2006, 04:39 AM
T Park is it true that someone said "Run T Park run" and u ran?
Nikos
09-01-2006, 04:40 AM
Homer.
:smokin
:lol
I am happy for Greece, they are sort of like Argentina in that they have a lot of experience and tough minded players who seem to play well in big games. Remember Greece played Argentina tough in the Olympics (tougher than USA).
I really hope Argentina wins. It would suck to see Spain in the finals -- out of all the teams I don't like them the most.
I will be real disappointed if Spain beats Argentina.
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:40 AM
buuuuahaaahaaahaaaa
Thanks fonz.
SLOVENIAN 8
09-01-2006, 04:40 AM
European basketball is better basketball in real mean of bball. But at dunking USA is better
joeyjfive
09-01-2006, 04:41 AM
Somewhere along the line, the country forgot how to play basketball. It's just an individual game now, in a team concept, much like baseball is. The players don't care about knowing how to play together, they just want to score. The only time they'll pass the ball is to make the "assist" pass for their stats. But nobody wants to make the pass that leads to the assist. Nobody wants to set a screen. In the NBA if they have a play that even involves 3 guys touching the ball anymore, a team is regarded as the second coming of the 70 Knicks, it's pathetic.
Thank God I'm a Spurs fan, or else the NBA would be completely unwatchable. Can you imagine if team Argentina was its own NBA team? They'd never lose. And their whole payroll would be much less than the Knicks.
I couldnt agree anymore with this and couldnt say it any better myself. Its just heartbreaking to see USA basketball turn into what it is now. We have some of the best players in the world and have the best team TALENT wise and cannot get the job done against a tough zone and a pick and roll.
Kamnik
09-01-2006, 04:41 AM
melos face expression is priceless
i never liked Melo but he got my respect in the WC
he was the best USA player and didnt jack up shots
there is diference if u can hit shots like Melo and shoot or you CANT HIT and shoot like Wade or Lebron
Nikos
09-01-2006, 04:41 AM
Nikos,
You finally came out of the closet. Hehe
I thought they would lose a close game to the USA. But I am happy for them. This can only help Greek basketball. And I like all the Greek guards (Span, Pap, and Diam).
And Sofoklis agent lives near me, and my friend almost got the chance to meet and spend time with him a few years back. That would have been hilarious if he brought Sofo to play ball with us :lol
10-tka
09-01-2006, 04:41 AM
:lmao
So now you're going to ride Greek coatails? Thats classic.
What's wrong with that? I'm fan of european basket I'm from Europe and I loved to go in Greece for holiday.
ponky
09-01-2006, 04:42 AM
Thank God I'm a Spurs fan, or else the NBA would be completely unwatchable. Can you imagine if team Argentina was its own NBA team? They'd never lose. And their whole payroll would be much less than the Knicks.
That's a wonderful idea, and add Puerto Rico as well. The have Chivas Mexico in MLS so why not an Argentina team in the NBA?
timvp
09-01-2006, 04:42 AM
:lol
Greece is looked down upon and some don't even consider it to be a true European country.
Now that they beat the US the Euro posters are pretending they are all one big happy continent.
:shootme
ManuTim_best of Fwiendz
09-01-2006, 04:43 AM
melos face expression is priceless
I wonder if they posted the photos up yet? It was pretty funny. I bet 24 hours ago he was dreaming about holding that Gold Medal game MVP trophy on Sunday.
Kori Ellis
09-01-2006, 04:43 AM
i never liked Melo but he got my respect in the WC
he was the best USA player and didnt jack up shots
there is diference if u can hit shots like Melo and shoot or you CANT HIT and shoot like Wade or Lebron
Before this game, LeBron was shooting 59% from the floor -- highest on the team. And Wade was shooting 54% -- higher than Carmelo. So I don't think you can knock LeBron and Wade's shooting (except Wade should never shoot 3's :lol).
Kamnik
09-01-2006, 04:44 AM
:lol
Greece is looked down upon and some don't even consider it to be a true European country.
Now that they beat the US the Euro posters are pretending they are all one big happy continent.
:shootme
i generaly always read your comments and usually agree with you
but what u wrote here is BS-you dont know Europe as much as you think
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