Slovenian National Team- 2007 version

[ploto]

I like Dragic a lot from what I have seen of him.

That is what I was afraid of- I can only ever find TVS1 with an online feed. Does that second channel have an online feed??

[Kamnik]

I like Dragic a lot from what I have seen of him.

That is what I was afraid of- I can only ever find TVS1 with an online feed. Does that second channel have an online feed??

i dont know; im watching it on TV

Dragic played some additional great defence on Parker and added a few more flashy moves (he is really fast; probably he is as fast as Parker)

[ploto]

Exciting game-- France 90 Slovenia 87

[angel_luv]

Exciting game-- France 90 Slovenia 87


Dajmo Slovenia! :cheer

[angel_luv]

Exciting game-- France 90 Slovenia 87


Wait- was that the final score? I can't get the live score link to work.
I'm so confused. :(

[T Park]

always frustrates me when he doesnt use his weight/height to get closer)

Frusterates you, frusterated Minnesota, San Antonio, and Toronto fans as well.

[ploto]

Gee- I think most people would like 6-10; 12 points and 7 rebounds.

[ploto]

Wait- was that the final score? I can't get the live score link to work.
I'm so confused. :(

That was the final.

http://sportal.siol.net/default.asp?article_id=10041010708252048470

[angel_luv]

That was the final.

http://sportal.siol.net/default.asp?article_id=10041010708252048470


Oh boo!

hvala for the link. :)

Get the next win, guys.

[Kamnik]

Frusterates you, frusterated Minnesota, San Antonio, and Toronto fans as well.
i should correct myself

it frustrates me Pipan goes to Nesterovic in the early minutes to go 1 vs 1 with his back to the basket

he simply isnt a go to guy

AND NO PLOTO i am not saying he is a bad player or doesnt contribute but he simply isnt built to be the """"Duncan"""" of the Slovene NT; beter to go to Smodis or even any of the youngsters in the low post

he is a defensive center and a good role player but thats it

i dont know how many games Pipan will need to realise that

[Kamnik]

anyways... i am really looking forward to the start of the competition

especially i want to see what Dragic, Vidmar, Klobucar and also the younger Lorbek can show.... they have the most upside in my opinion

[ploto]

Sunday's game:
http://server1.mbt.lt/sites/kzs/netcasting/

Rasho with a dunk and 8 points :)

14-11 SLO early on

[zeleni]

One ugly loss. As it happens, we played a great 1st qt, but then played the same lousy game with Rasho as one horrible offensive player for the 3rd qt. Smodiš and Lakovič played uneventful, the whole team hardly succeeded to make some decent assists.

Our player are unexperienced, and the found that soon enough to prepare for shore.

[angel_luv]

Sunday's game:
http://server1.mbt.lt/sites/kzs/netcasting/

Rasho with a dunk and 8 points :)

14-11 SLO early on


Yea! :clap




One ugly loss. As it happens, we played a great 1st qt, but then played the same lousy game with Rasho as one horrible offensive player for the 3rd qt. Smodiš and Lakovič played uneventful, the whole team hardly succeeded to make some decent assists.

Our player are unexperienced, and the found that soon enough to prepare for shore.


Boo. :(

[ploto]

Sixteen teams will compete in EuroBasket 2007. Four groups of four teams will play in Alicante, Granada, Palma de Mallorca and Seville.

Only the top three teams from each group will go on to the next round. These 12 teams that have classified will be divided into two groups of six teams (the three best from groups A and B on one side and the three best from groups C and D on the other). The second round will be held in Madrid.

Subsequently, after all the teams have faced each other, and taking into account the results obtained from the first round, the four best teams from each one of the two groups of six will move on to the quarterfinals, which will be played in a single game format (the fourth-placed team of one group will play the first-placed team of the other, the second-placed team of one group will face the third-placed team of the other, and so on).


GROUP D (Alicante, ESP)
Poland
France
Italy
Slovenia

Subtract 7 hours to USA Central Time Zone

03.09.2007
Italy
Slovenia
Alicante, ESP
21:30


04.09.2007
Slovenia
Poland
Alicante, ESP
21:30


05.09.2007
Slovenia
France
Alicante, ESP
19:00


08.09.2007
Team(D3)
Team (C1)
Madrid, ESP
16:30

Team(D2)
Team (C2)
Madrid, ESP
19:00

Team(C3)
Team (D1)
Madrid, ESP
21:30


10.09.2007
Team(C1)
Team (D2)
Madrid, ESP
16:30

Team(D3)
Team (C3)
Madrid, ESP
19:00

Team(C2)
Team (D1)
Madrid, ESP
21:30

12.09.2007
Team(D1)
Team (C1)
Madrid, ESP
16:30

Team(C2)
Team (D3)
Madrid, ESP
19:00

Team(D2)
Team (C3)
Madrid, ESP
21:30

[angel_luv]

hvala Ploto :)

[zeleni]

As we are playing, we cannot win shit. Everyone of our playmakers has to step up and improve. They really hobbled our PG spot.

I still appears we have the weakest wings ever. Domen Lorbek is worse than Bowen when we are talking creativity.

[Texas_Ranger]

This year team suck. I think that only Rasho, Lakovič and Smodiš are good players on the team.

[Kamnik]

This year team suck. I think that only Rasho, Lakovič and Smodiš are good players on the team.

quite so..... our only chance every game is if Smodis doesnt get in foul trouble and we ca go to him offensively

[velik_m]

So... can we beat Poland or are we looking at an early exit?

Poland has some injury problems and they have a crappy coach, so i think me have a shot at making in to the second round. But will the young players be able to handle the presure?

[angel_luv]

So... can we beat Poland or are we looking at an early exit?

Poland has some injury problems and they have a crappy coach, so i think me have a shot at making in to the second round. But will the young players be able to handle the presure?


No early exits alllowed. Poland is going down. :)

[10-tka]

No early exits alllowed. Poland is going down. :)Poland maybe but then it will be over for us.

[Kamnik]

Grow some balls guys!

People were shot 65 years ago for being defeatist minded.


I belive Dragic will emerge and lead us to a Bronze medal in historical victory over Croatia in a game for the 3rd place. :toast :danceclub :worthy:

GIVE ME SOME FAITH OR STFU! :ihit

[JPB]

France is gonna win his Group D.

The best Slovenia can hope is a second place.

:devil

[Texas_Ranger]

Slovenia should win Poland and perhapse Italy. Against France I think we will lose.

[velik_m]

Poland beat china by like 20 points.

[zeleni]

GIVE ME SOME FAITH OR STFU?

STFU

BTW, Vilfan nicely spoke truth about Beno. Maybe there is hope for a sober beginning Beanster deserves.

[Pero]

What did he say?

[Admidave50]

France vs Slovenia will be lot of fun!

[angel_luv]

What did he say?


I'm curious too.

[Kobayagi]

He said that the difference between Parker and Beno is that one is an accomplished player and sports personality and the other one is not and will never be. He added that Beno is not a bad person, he's just never gonna be a great athlete.

Something like that.

[angel_luv]

ah, hvala. :)

[Kamnik]

Great article by Vilfan.

I dont like him much as a comentator but things he wrote now are spot on. Good read.

Too bad we cant gather all the best players under a good coach.... We would be one of the top teams in Europe. But like this we get disapointed every year or two... again and again.


But luckily we have Dragic emerging this year! ;)

[Texas_Ranger]

I heard:
The SLO reporter told Parker that Beno is too tired for playing for Slovenia.
Parker just lauged back.

[angel_luv]

I heard:
The SLO reporter told Parker that Beno is too tired for playing for Slovenia.
Parker just lauged back.

Oh wow.
I love Beno so I won't comment.

[angel_luv]

Look!
These pics are cool!
Notice the Spurs basketball! :)

http://sportal.siol.net/default.asp?article_id=11511030709011535530

[Kobayagi]

Notice the Spurs basketball! :)

http://sportal.siol.net/default.asp?article_id=11511030709011535530


Great observing :clap

Honestly, I don't know what that is doing over there, since we don't have any spur on the team this year.

[angel_luv]

Great observing :clap

Honestly, I don't know what that is doing over there, since we don't have any spur on the team this year.


Maybe it is a present for me! :)

[10-tka]

Angel who is bothering you now:)?

[angel_luv]

Angel who is bothering you now:)?


Bothering me? No one that I know of. :lol

Who was bothering me before? :)

[angel_luv]

Will somebody check the times in bold and make sure I got it right? :)




GROUP D (Alicante, ESP)
Poland
France
Italy
Slovenia

Subtract 7 hours to USA Central Time Zone

03.09.2007
Italy
Slovenia
Alicante, ESP
21:30

So, 2:30 pm central


04.09.2007
Slovenia
Poland
Alicante, ESP
21:30

2:30 pm central

05.09.2007
Slovenia
France
Alicante, ESP
19:00

12 pm central

08.09.2007
Team(D3)
Team (C1)
Madrid, ESP
16:30

9:30 am central
Team(D2)
Team (C2)
Madrid, ESP
19:00
12 pm central
Team(C3)
Team (D1)
Madrid, ESP
21:30

2:30 pm central

10.09.2007
Team(C1)
Team (D2)
Madrid, ESP
16:30

9:30 am central

Team(D3)
Team (C3)
Madrid, ESP
19:00

12 pm central

Team(C2)
Team (D1)
Madrid, ESP
2pm central

12.09.2007
Team(D1)
Team (C1)
Madrid, ESP
9:30 am central

Team(C2)
Team (D3)
Madrid, ESP
19:00

12 pm central

Team(D2)
Team (C3)
Madrid, ESP
21:30

2:30 pm central

[angel_luv]

Whoosh! I now have full FIBA coverage!!!!!!!!!!! :clap

[velik_m]

Our team sucks, our players suck, our coach sucks, but fuck it - i still want a gold.

GO SLOVENIA!

[angel_luv]

Our team sucks, our players suck, our coach sucks, but fuck it - i still want a gold.

GO SLOVENIA!


Given that first part, good thing you are not in charge of the team billboards.

:lol

Let's just go with: Go Slovenia. :)

[angel_luv]

I just broke out my Slovenia t-shirt. Bring on the game. I'm ready! :)

[Texas_Ranger]

Go Slovenia Go!!

[angel_luv]

Go Slovenia Go!!


Hello. :)

[angel_luv]

I wish I was at this competition. It would be so fun to see it live and in person !

[angel_luv]

Is the game late tipping off?

[ploto]

Is the game late tipping off?
No-- I am soo mad. The game is already in the second quarter but this game is not working on the mediazone feed. Every other F^%$ing game works but this one.

SLO 24 Italy 16

[angel_luv]

No-- I am soo mad. The game is already in the second quarter but this game is not working on the mediazone feed. Every other F^%$ing game works but this one.

SLO 24 Italy 16



What the heck is going on? The one game I REALLY want to see.

So frustrating!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angel_luv]

At least Slovenia is winning. Good job guys.

[angel_luv]

Darn it. This is the only game I was going to get to see live until next weekend.
I am working the mid shift all week at work.


Boooooooooooo a million times. :(

[ploto]

Are all the other games working for you, too. I also can't see tomorrow's game live. :(

[angel_luv]

I had buffering... thought I was getting somewhere. But no.

[ploto]

SLO 30 Italy 20 3:52 to go in second quarter.

Smodis with 10 points and no fouls :)

Rasho with 4 points and 5 rebounds.

[angel_luv]

Are all the other games working for you, too. I also can't see tomorrow's game live. :(


Every other game is working PERFECTLY. I am watching Turkey's game right now.

I love Hedo, but I was so excited to ditch him at half time for Slovenia.

I hope at least that the Slovenia game will be archived for later viewing. I want to see Sho and Slokar!


I have my Slovenia shirt on and everything. This more upsetting than finding out my first and only love interest is engaged.

You can take the guy, but don't take my basketball away.

:lol

And I am only half kidding. :)

[angel_luv]

SLO 30 Italy 20 3:52 to go in second quarter.

Smodis with 10 points and no fouls :)

Rasho with 4 points and 5 rebounds.


Thanks for the updates.

Dajmo Slovenia! :)

[Pero]

It looks like we're doing good. Can't watch the game either, no tv here (in my student apartment) and exam in two days anyway...
Can somebody post the stats when it's half- time?

[ploto]

There are stats live on FIBA site-- and play by play

http://www.eurobasket2007.org/en/default.asp

[Pero]

WOW! Second quarter and Smodis no fouls? That's amazing. :lol

[angel_luv]

There are stats live on FIBA site-- and play by play

http://www.eurobasket2007.org/en/default.asp

hvala... better than nothing. :)

[angel_luv]

WOW! Second quarter and Smodis no fouls? That's amazing. :lol


shhh... don't jinx it! :)

[Slomo]

38 -25 Half time

[ploto]

Halftime

Slovenia 38 Italy 25

Looks like an amazing defensive first half for SLO.

[angel_luv]

I wonder if they are even trying to fix the live feed to our game?

[ploto]

I sent them a not so nice e-mail...

[velik_m]

So far so good.

[angel_luv]

I sent them a not so nice e-mail...


I'll send them a sweet e-mail if it will get my game on for me.

:lol

[angel_luv]

:lol I can see them fixing things for TURKEY'S game.

[10-tka]

here I am guys (and Angel)
this looks OK to me but we must wait for celebration until the end.
Angel I don't hear you... Shout it loud :) S-L-OV-E-N-I-J-A

[Slo spurs fan]

Kisses for you V.!!! You rulezzzzz.
Go Slovenia !!!!!!!!!!!

[Pero]

Thanks Ploto, but I don't have my PC with me either, I'm on my cell phone, so the live stats don't work for me.

[ploto]

I am connected to their live chat help but I am still # 13 in line...

[angel_luv]

here I am guys (and Angel)
this looks OK to me but we must wait for celebration until the end.
Angel I don't hear you... Shout it loud :) S-L-OV-E-N-I-J-A


S-L-OV-E-N-I-J-A!!!!!!!! :cheer

[angel_luv]

I am connected to their live chat help but I am still # 13 in line...


You are smart to call. Maybe we'll get to see the final quarter. Fingers crossed. :)

[ploto]

Smodis with 10 points and 3 rebounds- 0 fouls.
Rasho 4 and 5.
Lakovic with 7 and Slokar with 5 points. Jagodnik with 3 fouls.

Belinelli with 0 points and Bargnani with 2.

[angel_luv]

Kisses for you V.!!! You rulezzzzz.
Go Slovenia !!!!!!!!!!!


Helloooo! Too long no see. How are you? :)

[angel_luv]

Smodis with 10 points and 3 rebounds- 0 fouls.
Rasho 4 and 5.
Lakovic with 7 and Slokar with 5 points. Jagodnik with 3 fouls.

Belinelli with 0 points and Bargnani with 2.


I forget AB was playing. Add that to the list of things I am missing.

[ploto]

No sound- but a picture.

[Pero]

Belinelli 0? Cool, considering how he raped us in the world championsip.

[angel_luv]

No sound- but a picture.


Oh my gosh we have a picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap

I'll take a picture! :)

[angel_luv]

Whoosh! I saw Sho. :)

[Slo spurs fan]

F*** this shit.....

[Slo spurs fan]

Helloooo! Too long no see. How are you? :)

Not so good anymore. 8-0 Ita. run

[angel_luv]

I'm noticing that FIBA cheerleaders are fully dressed. At least the ones I've seen so far.

Rather refreshing.

[angel_luv]

Not so good anymore. 8-0 Ita. run


I am watching now. They'll shape up. :)

[angel_luv]

What did I tell you. Smodis just scored. :)

[angel_luv]

And Dragic! :)

[angel_luv]

There's Jaka.

I need to learn to recognize half of the time... more than that even.

[Slo spurs fan]

Holy shit....much better.......

[angel_luv]

I wish I was one of the Slovenia fans in the stand. I would so paint my face and wear the flag as a cape. :)

[Kobayagi]

whoosh, go Rasho!! :elephant :elephant :elephant

[angel_luv]

Whoosh! Go Sho! :)

He is captain again, right?

[angel_luv]

And can I just say- way to assemble a team of cuties! :)

[Slo spurs fan]

Whoosh! Go Sho! :)

He is captain again, right?


Yes, he is.

[angel_luv]

Okay letting Italy back in the game- not cute!

[Slo spurs fan]

So far so good........

[angel_luv]

Finish strong. Dajmo Slovenia! :)

:cheer

[Pero]

And can I just say- way to assemble a team of cuties! :)
You mean the cheerleaders? :P

[angel_luv]

Hey, is that Uros in the game? :)

[Slo spurs fan]

To many turnovers, to many TO´s...............

[angel_luv]

Angel has sound with her picture!!!!!!!!!!!! Yea!

[angel_luv]

Yea Uros! :)

[angel_luv]

All right troops- calm down and play smart.

[Slo spurs fan]

Damn, those TO´s.......

[Slomo]

To many turnovers, to many TO´s...............Way too many!

[angel_luv]

Sho's telling the team what's what. Love it. :)

[angel_luv]

This is not what we want coming out of a time out. Come on guys!!!!!!!!!!!

[angel_luv]

We are not losing this game. I refuse.

[Slo spurs fan]

Fucking shit, guys are killing me.....

[angel_luv]

All right. Now I'm mad.

[angel_luv]

And it is a one point game. Are you kidding me!

[angel_luv]

Holy cow.

[angel_luv]

So early in the tournament and already my blood pressure is way up.

[angel_luv]

Oh no.... turn over. :(

[angel_luv]

Oh. my.gosh.

[Kobayagi]

omg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angel_luv]

Whoosh!!!!!!!

[angel_luv]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Slo spurs fan]

Hell fucking YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! !!

[angel_luv]

That was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angel_luv]

Oh my gosh, Jaka!

[velik_m]

Did i mention how much i love Jaka?

[Slomo]

:wow :wow :wow :wow :wow


Lucky bastards :lol

[Pero]

what going on?

[Slo spurs fan]

19 TO´s !!!!! Nineteen fucking TO´s!!!!!

[Slomo]

Italy led by 1, with 5 secs to go, Jaka brings the ball up and score a 3 pointer at the buzzer.

[Kobayagi]

Last second 3-pointer by jaka for the win.

[Slomo]

19 TO´s !!!!! Nineteen fucking TO´s!!!!!Yep, they nearly collapsed at the end, too bad because they didn't play bad in the 1st half.

Take care of the ball!!!

[angel_luv]

We should never have been in that postition but at least it ended our way.

And what an ending! Holy cow. I just a minute ago started breathing again.

Wow!!!!!!!!!!

[angel_luv]

Did i mention how much i love Jaka?


:lol


Yes you did. At the same time I was saying how much I love Media Zone. :)

[ploto]

Italy makes a 3 with 5 seconds to go to go up by 2 and Jaka makes a 3 at the buzzer for the win.

Someone please explain to me, why when the game is slipping away and Italy is scoring at will that Rasho is on the bench the entire fourth quarter... SLO was up by 10 with less than 4 minutes to go and they lost their heads- turned the ball over like crazy- and Italy got open shot after open shot.

At least they won....

[velik_m]

Jagodnik sucked, hopefully it was just the nerves. Lorbek brothers didn't play well either.

Slokar > Bargnani

Rasho good production, should play more in the second half.

Smoki was a beast.

Capin was on speed, but ok. Dragic good game but was probably too tired at the end - he played almost the entire second half.

Jaka L. not a good game, but boy did he make up for it in the end.

Jaka K. - we hardly knew you.

[Pero]

Italy led by 1, with 5 secs to go, Jaka brings the ball up and score a 3 pointer at the buzzer.
AWESOME! I'm sorry I didn't watch the game, but on the other hand I'll probably live a couple years longer because of it. :lol

[themvp]

:spin

Yes!

[Kobayagi]

Clutch Jaka. :king




What a game!

[velik_m]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1855601&highlight=jaka#post1855601

[Slomo]

Italy makes a 3 with 5 seconds to go to go up by 2 and Jaka makes a 3 at the buzzer for the win.

Someone please explain to me, why when the game is slipping away and Italy is scoring at will that Rasho is on the bench the entire fourth quarter... SLO was up by 10 with less than 4 minutes to go and they lost their heads- turned the ball over like crazy- and Italy got open shot after open shot.

At least they won....me! me! me!

One word: Pipan

And btw, today wasn't event a badly coached game by his standards. I rarely understand what he is trying to achieve with his substitutions...

[velik_m]

Italy makes a 3 with 5 seconds to go to go up by 2 and Jaka makes a 3 at the buzzer for the win.

Someone please explain to me, why when the game is slipping away and Italy is scoring at will that Rasho is on the bench the entire fourth quarter... SLO was up by 10 with less than 4 minutes to go and they lost their heads- turned the ball over like crazy- and Italy got open shot after open shot.

At least they won....


apparently Lorbek is more "mobile".

[ploto]

AWESOME! I'm sorry I didn't watch the game, but on the other hand I'll probably live a couple years longer because of it. :lol
What made it worst was SLO was up 60-50 with less than 4 minutes to go. They blew the lead- Italy even got up by 1. Then Jaka made 2 FTS- Italy made a quick 3 and Jaka a quick 3!

Dragic impressed me.

[angel_luv]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1855601&highlight=jaka#post1855601


:)

[angel_luv]

What made it worst was SLO was up 60-50 with less than 4 minutes to go. They blew the lead- Italy even got up by 1. Then Jaka made 2 FTS- Italy made a quick 3 and Jaka a quick 3!

Dragic impressed me.


And to think we almost missed this game!

[velik_m]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1169824&postcount=84

[SlovenianGuy]

Ok, we won, so it doesn't really matter, but one question is bothering me.

Where was Rasho in the 4th quarter? Our defence collapsed 6 minutes before the end and Pipan left Lorbek in the game instead of Rasho. Why?

[Slomo]

JDragic good game but was probably too tired at the end - he played almost the entire second half.

Jaka L. not a good game, but boy did he make up for it in the end.
Agree 100%

Dragic is also lacking experience. But he showed alot of heart today and for that he deserves some major props.

Lakovic drives me crazy. I like him a lot and he has proven many times that he is fearless, but his shot selection often just kills me.

[angel_luv]

I have to go run errands- in my Slovenia shirt. :)

[ploto]

apparently Lorbek is more "mobile".

Everyone is more mobile than Rasho... :D

SLO struggles defensively without Rasho. I hated to see that fourth quarter after the wonderful defense the first half.

[SlovenianGuy]

I see that my question was already answered some minutes ago.

Pipan is the answer!

[angel_luv]

Later guys. :)

[ploto]

Later guys. :)
Hopefully it will work better tomorrow.

[Kamnik]

What did i say!

Emergence of Dragic! :ihit

I will cry from happines if he comes to Olimpija!



my obesrvations:

-we are WEAK at 2/3.... this will be our downfall :dizzy

-Dragic and Smodis (yeah i repeat myself) NBA players

-Lakovic is too weak.. not enough kilos; he has heart but he gets bullied around and makes too many turnovers

-Why didnt capin play more?

-Baragnani looked BAD... but he was covered by smodis :toast

[Kamnik]

Lakovic drives me crazy. I like him a lot and he has proven many times that he is fearless, but his shot selection often just kills me.

his turnovers bother me more than shot selection :bang

[Kamnik]

I belive Dragic will emerge and lead us to a Bronze medal in historical victory over Croatia in a game for the 3rd place. :toast :danceclub :worthy:


I know its gay to bump myself :toast :lol

[Slo spurs fan]

Boxscore (http://www.eurobasket2007.org/en/cid_BqypGFJPHy-Nw4lwIAq,v3.pageID_MIo9t,r8GfgCzft4jY3M,2.compID_q MRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2007.roundID_5170.tea mID_.gameID_5170-D-2-1.html)

[ploto]

-Why didnt capin play more?
Hurt again :depressed

[sendman]

Hurt again :depressed

Shit, Black Čapin down, i repeat Black Čapin down!
:sick

[Kamnik]

Hurt again :depressed

:rolleyes

damn.... we need him

Bečirovič would mean world to us!

[Kamnik]

Shit, Black Čapin down, i repeat Black Čapin down!
:sick
funny but sad :nutkick:

[Kobayagi]

Swoosh! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C77-CX3Mdy8) :elephant

[angel_luv]

Swoosh! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C77-CX3Mdy8) :elephant


Bravissimo! :)

[ploto]

Last 14 seconds-- 2 FT and 2 3's.

http://www.mojvideo.com/video-jaka-lakovic-proti-italiji/274cdb50d8d1fd2a020a&page=1&category=mr

[ata]

19 TO´s !!!!! Nineteen fucking TO´s!!!!!

And Beno is even not member of the team!

[ata]

me! me! me!

One word: Pipan

And btw, today wasn't event a badly coached game by his standards. I rarely understand what he is trying to achieve with his substitutions...
Exactly. Game was pretty well coached until last five minutes.
E. Lorbek was (almost) no threat in offense and no presence in defense. With Rasho, out paint wouldn't be wide open for drive-ins

[sendman]

Exactly. Game was pretty well coached until last five minutes.
E. Lorbek was (almost) no threat in offense and no presence in defense. With Rasho, out paint wouldn't be wide open for drive-ins

And with Rasho in, we would be wide open for Italians fouling him and putting him on the free throw line. And we all know how that works.
:dramaquee

[ata]

No. How?

Speaking for last 4 minutes!
E. Lorbek did nothing in offence, nothing. Rasho could've easily done the same.
E. Lorbek did nothing in defence, nothing. Rasho would've done more with his legs and arms tied.

EDIT: Remember, we blew 10 points lead in last 4 minutes!

[Slo spurs fan]

I just can´t stop watching that video! :)

[sendman]

No. How?

Speaking for last 4 minutes!
E. Lorbek did nothing in offence, nothing. Rasho could've easily done the same.
E. Lorbek did nothing in defence, nothing. Rasho would've done more with his legs and arms tied.

EDIT: Remember, we blew 10 points lead in last 4 minutes!
Don't get me wrong. It's not like I'm trying to defend E. Lorbek. His game, and game from Laković made me puke.
Coach Pipan had to make some decisions for last 5 minutes and he made them.
Fact is that in the end of the games Rasho is a liability because of his ridiculous free throw percentage.
But,I do wonder why Rasho didn't get any minutes at the begining of the last QT, because his game was ROCK SOLID.
Italians would foul him with or without a ball in his hands. On the other hand Lorbek is known for his offensive abilities. Slovenian team has problems scoring under pressure (we got a lot of evidence in previous years), so Pipan tried to do something different. It didn't work, but he tried and that counts in my book.
On the other hand Lakovič is repeating same mistakes over and over again. His lack of vision is getting beyond stupid. His desission making isn't questionable any more, it just BAD.
His mistakes are rookie mistakes. And I have a high school rookie in mind.
If he missed that last shot, his teammates would have killed him in the tunnel. Lucky bastard.

[SlovenianGuy]

Fact is that in the end of the games Rasho is a liability because of his ridiculous free throw percentage.


I agree with everything you wrote excpet this sentence.

You probalbly haven't watched the Latvia/Croatia game, where Biedrins was in the game late in the fourth quarter and he is known for his bad free throw shooting. Kasun was trying to commit a foul. He was hugging, pushing and holding Biedrins, but all 3 referees just ignored him.

I'm not saying that this would certainly happen in our game as well, but Pipan could at least try to play with Rasho for a minute or two.

[Kobayagi]

Capin is out. Knee injury. :(

[Dario]

All in all its the same story with our NT. Good start against a worthy team with a total breakdown in last couple of minutes, where noone knows what to do or where to go. So its down to last couple of plays to get a lucky win or "unlucky" lost game. No character.
So i predict a hard fought win against poland and loses to all next opponents and away we go.
Been there done that

[angel_luv]

Nice to see you Dario! It's been awhile!


All in all its the same story with our NT. Good start against a worthy team with a total breakdown in last couple of minutes, where noone knows what to do or where to go. So its down to last couple of plays to get a lucky win or "unlucky" lost game. No character.
So i predict a hard fought win against poland and loses to all next opponents and away we go.
Been there done that

Dobro jutro. Cup of optimism, anyone? :lol

[velik_m]

All in all its the same story with our NT. Good start against a worthy team with a total breakdown in last couple of minutes, where noone knows what to do or where to go. So its down to last couple of plays to get a lucky win or "unlucky" lost game. No character.
So i predict a hard fought win against poland and loses to all next opponents and away we go.
Been there done that

I have to agree, maybe one more surprising win after Poland, but this team just lacks enough quality to be consistent throughout the tournament.

The loss of Capin really hurts. Now everytime any of Dragic/Lakovic is in foul trouble Klobucar (or god forbid Cebular) will get extended time. Plus it all but eliminates the posibility of Dragic and Lakovic on the court at the same time.

:pctoss

[Texas_Ranger]

Yesterday was a great day for Slo fans. Lakovič really made a great shot. I'm just mad on Pipan and his tactics. Why the fuck didn't he play Rasho?! Erazem Lorbek was not playing good and Pipan still kept him in the game. That was stupid.

Now lets just win Poland and go in the next round.

GO SLOVENIA GO!!

[velik_m]

Thankfully the polish have an even crappier coach.

[Texas_Ranger]

:lol

[angel_luv]

Thankfully the polish have an even crappier coach.


Point for Team Optimism. :lol

[ata]

Just in case if you don't know: Urlep (coach of polish team) is also Slovenian. With him Slovenia achieved worst place in Euro-championships ever (14th).

[Slomo]

Don't get me wrong. It's not like I'm trying to defend E. Lorbek. His game, and game from Laković made me puke.
Coach Pipan had to make some decisions for last 5 minutes and he made them.
Fact is that in the end of the games Rasho is a liability because of his ridiculous free throw percentage.
But,I do wonder why Rasho didn't get any minutes at the begining of the last QT, because his game was ROCK SOLID.
Italians would foul him with or without a ball in his hands. On the other hand Lorbek is known for his offensive abilities. Slovenian team has problems scoring under pressure (we got a lot of evidence in previous years), so Pipan tried to do something different. It didn't work, but he tried and that counts in my book.
On the other hand Lakovič is repeating same mistakes over and over again. His lack of vision is getting beyond stupid. His desission making isn't questionable any more, it just BAD.
His mistakes are rookie mistakes. And I have a high school rookie in mind.
If he missed that last shot, his teammates would have killed him in the tunnel. Lucky bastard.I agree with most of that, I just feel Pipan should have reacted more to what was going on in the last 4 minutes.

Since we were not scoring we should have protected the lead better at the end - that's why I agree with Ata that Rasho should have been put in the game.

[velik_m]

Sportklub has Italy-France game on right now.

[Slomo]

I hate SportKlub!!!!

Because I don't have it :lol

[Slomo]

Sportklub is supposed to show several NBA games a week during the 2008 season.

We'll see...

[velik_m]

Or will you? ;)

Their NHL coverage is great. I always hated that there was so little hockey on our television.

[velik_m]

Tony is having a good game, but Bargnani is killing them. Italy leads at the half.

[ata]

It pemanently snowing on my Sportklub.

[ata]

Don't get me wrong. It's not like I'm trying to defend E. Lorbek. His game, and game from Laković made me puke.
Coach Pipan had to make some decisions for last 5 minutes and he made them.
Fact is that in the end of the games Rasho is a liability because of his ridiculous free throw percentage.
But,I do wonder why Rasho didn't get any minutes at the begining of the last QT, because his game was ROCK SOLID.
Italians would foul him with or without a ball in his hands. On the other hand Lorbek is known for his offensive abilities. Slovenian team has problems scoring under pressure (we got a lot of evidence in previous years), so Pipan tried to do something different. It didn't work, but he tried and that counts in my book.
On the other hand Lakovič is repeating same mistakes over and over again. His lack of vision is getting beyond stupid. His desission making isn't questionable any more, it just BAD.
His mistakes are rookie mistakes. And I have a high school rookie in mind.
If he missed that last shot, his teammates would have killed him in the tunnel. Lucky bastard.

I see your point, I just can't find any sence of playing "hack-a-Shaq" tactics on Rasho. He wouldn't be our prime offensive option, and would rare touch tha ball (OR only).

[angel_luv]

Just in case if you don't know: Urlep (coach of polish team) is also Slovenian. With him Slovenia achieved worst place in Euro-championships ever (14th).



How did a Slovenian end up coaching the Polish squad?


Tony is having a good game, but Bargnani is killing them. Italy leads at the half.


Good news.
Get that game going, AB, The Raptors will need it. :)

[ata]

It is not so uncommon to have foreigner for coach in european national teams (basketball, soccer, hockey etc.).
Our current hockey national team coach is Ted Sator from USA.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Today we will win :spin and tomorrow we will eat France :spin :king

[angel_luv]

That's the spirit! :cheer

[velik_m]

Parker was unstopable. Nice win by France, but their bigs suck.

[velik_m]

How did a Slovenian end up coaching the Polish squad?


After being banished from Slovenia, he went coaching one of the Polish clubs and he's been in Poland ever since. They like him for some reason.

[angel_luv]

He wasn't literally banished, was he?

[10-tka]

I think that Urlep is better than Pipan :)
Hello guys, Angel start shouting ;)

[angel_luv]

Hello guys, Angel start shouting ;)


S-L-O-V-E-N-I-J-A!!!!!!!! :cheer


Hi! :)

[angel_luv]

I am at work and so cannot watch the game. I'll depend on you guys for updates. :)

[angel_luv]

Hey, how long did the game last yesterday?

I am trying to figure out if I will make it home for any of it.

[Kamnik]

I urgently need some way of watching this game over the internet!

Damn RTV2 doesnt broadcast it over the net because of the author rights or whatever.

Please someone help me out. Luv how would you watch it?

[Slo spurs fan]

Nice start.......... :(

[Kamnik]

I urgently need some way of watching this game over the internet!

Damn RTV2 doesnt broadcast it over the net because of the author rights or whatever.

Please someone help me out. Luv how would you watch it?

SOS people.

Im in Graz and have no way of watching it now.

And damn rtv even shows everything (interviews etc) and just before the tipoff they have an announcment that they wont broadcast the game itself. :bang

[Slo spurs fan]

I urgently need some way of watching this game over the internet!

Damn RTV2 doesnt broadcast it over the net because of the author rights or whatever.

Please someone help me out. Luv how would you watch it?

Better don´t watch it. :pctoss

[Slo spurs fan]

Uroš you are an idiot.

[Slomo]

SOS people.

Im in Graz and have no way of watching it now.

And damn rtv even shows everything (interviews etc) and just before the tipoff they have an announcment that they wont broadcast the game itself. :bangAngel was using something called media zone - that's all I know.

[Slo spurs fan]

Oh boy, does we suck........

[Slo spurs fan]

Nice, we are in 1st Qtr still and Slokar and Smodiš both have 3 fouls. Shit.

[angel_luv]

I urgently need some way of watching this game over the internet!

Damn RTV2 doesnt broadcast it over the net because of the author rights or whatever.

Please someone help me out. Luv how would you watch it?


mediazone.com :)

Twenty bucks, all access.

Sorry it took me so long to answer.

[Slo spurs fan]

I will kill Pipan and Šešok both. Book it.

[Slo spurs fan]

I can´t belive this shit. E. Lorbek you stupid MoFo.

[angel_luv]

I had no customers whatsoever UNTIL the game started. :pctoss

[Slo spurs fan]

That´s it. I am going to sleep.

[angel_luv]

I am not liking the tone of these posts. I am afraid to ask, but fill me in anyway.
How are we doing?

[angel_luv]

That´s it. I am going to sleep.


No.... don't give up.

[Slo spurs fan]

Go back to work. It´s not worth it.

[sendman]

How did a Slovenian end up coaching the Polish squad?



We Slovenians are something like ELVIS in Poland.



:p: :p: :p:

Just kidding.
Dude went to work there, had some good results, and they made him their coach. You can see a lot of that going on in Europe. In Soccer even more.

[angel_luv]

Go back to work. It´s not worth it.


Score?

[Slo spurs fan]

I can´t belive we can play so shitty. And against Poland, that is.

[Slo spurs fan]

Score?
20-19 but we play like complete ass holes.

[sendman]

Score?
20:19 SLO

[angel_luv]

20-19 but we play like complete ass holes.


Oh my gosh you guys, I thought we were down 25 points.

The foul trouble is not good but the lousy playing is something that can be addressed.

We're right in the game even with the horrible play.

The guys just need to get it together and go from here.

And you guys need to not scare me like that. :lol

[sendman]

Dragič RUUULES!

[sendman]

Rasho is agressive! I know, you won't belive that HE HE HE!

[Slo spurs fan]

Jaka is 1-9 FG. And the rest of the team are not much better. Fuck it.

[Slo spurs fan]

Rašo is the only bright star at the moment. And maybe Dragič.

[angel_luv]

Rasho is agressive! I know, you won't belive that HE HE HE!


I believe it. :)

Fear the Sho! :)

[angel_luv]

How are we doing?

[angel_luv]

It is storming here guys. Pray I don't lose power!

[sendman]

How are we doing?
Better. Up by 8.

[angel_luv]

Better. Up by 8.


Behold the power of prayer and focus. :)

[sendman]

It is storming here guys. Pray I don't lose power!
Light some candles and make it romantic
:oops

[Kobayagi]

Only 7 pts by Poland in 2nd Q. :D

[Slo spurs fan]

Half time and finally some good news. Rašo is the beast tonight. We were down 13-19 and then Rašo went in. The score is 34-26. He completley locked down Adam Wojcik.
GO fucking GO Slovenia!

[angel_luv]

Light some candles and make it romantic
:oops


There is no romance without sports coverage, come on now!
:lol

[sendman]

Halftime score 34:26 SLO.
I'm going to grab a beer.

[angel_luv]

Half time and finally some good news. Rašo is the beast tonight. We were down 13-19 and then Rašo went in. The score is 34-26. He completley locked down Adam Wojcik.



Go Sho! :D

Now, aren't you glad you stayed and watched?

[ploto]

Good first half from Rasho-- game changed when he came back in in the second quarter. Was Pol 19 Slo 13 - half time ended up Slo 34 Pol 26.

Rasho 3/6- 6 points- maybe 5 or 6 rebounds- a block and an assist. Also a really smart foul at the end of the second quarter on the pass with a foul to give. Really great defense, too.

[10-tka]

we don't play basketball... we just play something

[velik_m]

Smoki with 4 fouls :(
Slokar with 3, we might see Vidmar tonight.

[sendman]

Serbia - Greece 50:48 1:20 to go

[angel_luv]

Good first half from Rasho-- game changed when he came back in in the second quarter. Was Pol 19 Slo 13 - half time ended up Slo 34 Pol 26.

Rasho 3/6- 6 points- maybe 5 or 6 rebounds- a block and an assist. Also a really smart foul at the end of the second quarter on the pass with a foul to give. Really great defense, too.


Keep the kid in. :)

[sendman]

we don't play basketball... we just play something
Yeah, most of our guys look like children playing in sand :drunk

[Slo spurs fan]

Go Sho! :D

Now, aren't you glad you stayed and watched?
Yes but now I am 5 years older. :dramaquee

[ata]

Would somebody forbid Lakovič to shoot, with exceptions of last 3 seconds of the game? Would please somebody tell him, that he in playmaker, not shooting guard?

And, yes Mr. Pipan, E. Lorbek is useless, especialy on position 5. Play Vidmar, please.

[sendman]

Yes but now I am 5 years older. :dramaquee
So, what are you now 15?
:spin

[angel_luv]

Yes but now I am 5 years older. :dramaquee


That was me yesterday- went from 25 to 30 in a matter of minutes. :lol
But things turned out okay then and will be even better today. Believe. :)

[angel_luv]

So, what are you now 15?
:spin


Oh snap! :lol

[Slo spurs fan]

So, what are you now 15?
:spin
:sleep

[sendman]

:sleep
I'm just kidding. Your sig shows that you are 17.

[Slo spurs fan]

I just find out that I am old as shit. I am not just twice time older than 15. Add that fucking 5 years to that and that is my age.

[ata]

BTW, where is Polandprzem?

[Slo spurs fan]

BTW, where is Polandprzem?
He is biting his nails right now.