Slovenian National Team- 2007 version

[Slo spurs fan]

OK back to basketball!

[Slo spurs fan]

We started well. 2 TO´s already. :)

[angel_luv]

We started well. 2 TO´s already. :)


Better be the last two TO's as well.

[Slo spurs fan]

Nope we did it again!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[angel_luv]

Nope we did it again!!!!!!!!!!! :)


I think I need to go straighten those guys out.

:)

[angel_luv]

Score?

[Slo spurs fan]

Go Rašooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! +12

[Slomo]

Wow, just switched the TV on and first thing I see is Rasho's baby hook shot. It's been a while.... :tu

[angel_luv]

Go Rašooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! +12

Whoosh!
I cannot wait to see this game on VOD later. :)

The team had better win this game for him!

[sendman]

Rasho 10 pts, 10 rbs

[Slo spurs fan]

BUT !!! We suck. Still. :(

[angel_luv]

Gotta run guys! Supervisior needs computer. I'll be praying and believing. :) Laters :)

[sendman]

Lakovič 1 from 11 FG! He can't hit an ocean.

[Slo spurs fan]

46-34 end of 3rd Qtr.
Boy does we suck. We are lucky that Poland suck even better. Well this is funny sentence, isn´t it?

[Slo spurs fan]

:)

[Slo spurs fan]

+20 :)

[Slo spurs fan]

Rašo and Erazem saved our asses tonight.

[Slo spurs fan]

Yessssssssss! Čebular time!!!!!!!!!

[Slo spurs fan]

Human victory cigar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Slo spurs fan]

70-52

[Slo spurs fan]

What a shitty game on O. But very good D with good hustle.

[Slomo]

Damn we look good against bad teams!

It's like a friend of mine always said: When going to a naturist beach always pick a spot next to the guy with the smallest dick. :lol

Seriously though.
A win is a win - good job guys :tu
Despite not playing great I see a lot of motivation in the younger guys and some decent prospects and that puts me in a good mood.

[Kamnik]

Damn we look good against bad teams!

It's like a friend of mine always said: When going to a naturist beach always pick a spot next to the guy with the smallest dick. :lol

Seriously though.
A win is a win - good job guys :tu
Despite not playing great I see a lot of motivation in the younger guys and some decent prospects and that puts me in a good mood.

LOL at the natursit thing. :lol :lol :lol

And i am with you on the prospects. Dragic has a huge upside.

Vidmar and Klobucar could also develop into great players.

Lorbek brothers will be solid but nothing spectacular.

[ata]

Good one, Slomo

Exactly, win in a win, impression doesn't count it is not figure skating

[ploto]

Well, Rasho carried quite the burden tonight. It led to a few missed shots and a couple of turnovers, but he did have 12 rebounds, 11 points and a couple of blocked shots. I am so happy for him.

Slovenia needs to sick Dragic on Parker as he is the key to France.

[SlovenianGuy]

I liked the way Pipan led our team today. All substitutions seemed logical and he even played Jaka at the 2 spot and let Dragic be our PG.

Good job!

[angel_luv]

Damn we look good against bad teams!

It's like a friend of mine always said: When going to a naturist beach always pick a spot next to the guy with the smallest dick. :lol

Seriously though.
A win is a win - good job guys :tu
Despite not playing great I see a lot of motivation in the younger guys and some decent prospects and that puts me in a good mood.


We won?????

Phew. Do you have any idea how awful it was handing over the computer mid game?
My supervisor has no concept. :lol

[angel_luv]

Yea- we won! :clap

[Kobayagi]

Rasho with a sweet double-double. Played like a true captain today. Defense-wise as well.

[angel_luv]

Rasho with a sweet double-double. Played like a true captain today. Defense-wise as well.


:)

[angel_luv]

Okay so now what? I went from all nervous/ excited to all relieved and calm.
:lol

[Kobayagi]

Now pray that tomorrow Tony goes easy on us. :)

[angel_luv]

Now pray that tomorrow Tony goes easy on us. :)


:lol

I will do that. :)

[ploto]

http://www.eurobasket2007.org/en/files/{CB15C6E5-03AE-4841-BB18-4E4B507E0806}large_h.jpg

[angel_luv]

Great find Ploto. :)

For tomorrow: Fear the Sho, Tony. Fear our whole team, while you're at it. :)

[ploto]

Funny-- Rasho is averaging 9 rebounds per game- which ties him at third for the tournament- and he is only playing about 24 MPG. :)

[sendman]

Rasho is like a rabbit in this tournament. he he

[Slo spurs fan]

It is all about positioning. (Is this correct spelling?)
He don´t even need to jump, most of the time.
I feel much better today after the recap of this tough (mentaly) game.

[JPB]

Now pray that tomorrow Tony goes easy on us. :)


:nope
:hungry:

[Kamnik]

Slovenia needs to sick Dragic on Parker as he is the key to France.

If it doesnt happen from minute 1 (meaning Dragic replaces someone in the starting lineup) im mad.

Lakovic cant cover Parker in his dreams.

[JPB]

This game wil be important since both teams will be in the second round and so the points of the victory will be kept.

The key is beyond the arc IMO. IF Slovenia wants to have a chance, they'll have to make their 3's.

[Pero]

Finally a game I'll be able to watch. Hopefully we don't get crushed. :lol
BTW, anyone know why they changed the system for second round?

[velik_m]

Finally a game I'll be able to watch. Hopefully we don't get crushed. :lol
BTW, anyone know why they changed the system for second round?

More games=more money. It was a stupid system anyway.

But boy - our garbage players are garbage. How can you play so many games with just 8 players? :bang

[ata]

Finally a game I'll be able to watch. Hopefully we don't get crushed. :lol
BTW, anyone know why they changed the system for second round?
Because it is more fair. Old system was plain stupid.
Same system is used in hockey and handball.

[angel_luv]

I get to see almost all the first half of this game before I go to work. :)

[angel_luv]

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

[angel_luv]

I got to hear the national anthemn. :)

[angel_luv]

Bad feed again. Pauses every other possession. :(

[angel_luv]

Where is everybody? :(

[ata]

Here

[angel_luv]

Time out anyone? Geesh !

[Slo spurs fan]

Rašo outscored Tony in 1st qtr 8-6 :)

[velik_m]

not looking too good

[ata]

very physical game

[ata]

Rašo outscored Tony in 1st qtr 8-6 :)
Rašo >>>> Tony :smokin

[angel_luv]

Two dunks by Turiaf.

Sho, seriously?

[velik_m]

we're losing this game

[ata]

1st time-out of the game

[angel_luv]

Some beautiful offense by Sho. :)

[angel_luv]

Score? My feed is not displaying it.

[angel_luv]

Wait there we go.... ugh 25- 17 France

[ata]

we're losing this game
Just don't give up

Would please somebody dunk the fucking ball, Erazem, Rasho?

[angel_luv]

we're losing this game


Just currently.

[angel_luv]

10 points already for Sho! :)

[angel_luv]

And he took Turiaf down.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!

[angel_luv]

Two foul shots and the ball for that? Puhleese.

[angel_luv]

:lol at the Clean Game sign on the backboard.

[ata]

Turiaf is unstopable

[angel_luv]

Worst turn over yet. Come on guys !

[ata]

We could use some more muscles (Milič, Nachbar, even Jurak...)

[ploto]

Getting chippy...

Rasho got Turiaf on the arm coming down on the ball- BS flagrant foul. Who said Rasho can't run the floor? And who said he doesn't have passion?

:( Wish I was there...

[angel_luv]

And here comes Tony.

[Slo spurs fan]

Back in the game!!!!!!!!!! Only -2

[velik_m]

Lakovic will play 40 minutes tonight?

[angel_luv]

Come on Guys! :cheer

[ata]

Smodiš showed almost nothing yet in this game.

[ata]

Nice block by Erazem

[angel_luv]

I'm glad Sho is back in.

[ata]

Rasho has decided to brake some arms

[angel_luv]

He smacked Turiaf again.

No dunks for you!

[angel_luv]

He fouled Pietrus?

[ata]

Lakovic will play 40 minutes tonight?
Call Pipan...

[ploto]

Rasho the enforcer...

[angel_luv]

Big shot that!

[angel_luv]

Damn Tony!

[angel_luv]

Darn it!

[velik_m]

our guards suck

[Slo spurs fan]

Not a good way to finish 1st half.

[angel_luv]

Let's cut into this lead. Come on team!

[angel_luv]

ugh their ball

[Slo spurs fan]

Fuck it! 7-0 run for France.

[velik_m]

40 points in a half - where is our D?

[angel_luv]

Tony Parker.

Save your scoring for the Spurs season.

[ploto]

France players going to Slovenia bench at halftime and talking trash... Getting ugly.

[angel_luv]

All right. I have to go to work. When I get there, they are going to make me go to the bank.

Hopefully, I will be back in the thread by fourth quarter.

And hopefully, Slovenia will be in control of the game.

See you guys in a bit.

Dajmo Slovenija! :)

[Slo spurs fan]

Jaka 20 minutes, 0 points and 4 TO´s. :( Our first PG. Sad, just sad.

[ploto]

The story is the turnovers.

SLO 9 France 2

[angel_luv]

France players going to Slovenia bench at halftime and talking trash... Getting ugly.


I hope Slovenia gets mad and comes out and burns the punks- on offense and defense!

Loose Sho the Closer. :)

[angel_luv]

All right, I hate go but I really have too.

Be back in a bit. :)

[Slomo]

I missed the 1st half. How much did Dragič play? how was he?

[velik_m]

Pipan had a briliant idea of putting lakovic on Parker, so he needs to work hard on D and of course Jaka gets worked hard on O too (not by Parker). Pure briliance - make our PG who will play something like 40 minutes work hard on both ends of the floor.

[velik_m]

I missed the 1st half. How much did Dragič play? how was he?

Dragic went on strike along with the rest of our guards.

[ata]

France players going to Slovenia bench at halftime and talking trash... Getting ugly.
Well, Rasho injured Turiaf...

[Slomo]

Dragic went on strike along with the rest of our guards.:tu

That'll show them!









Wait, show them what?

and to whom?

[ata]

And another miss from Lakovič. Would please somebody tell him, that he is allowed to shot in the last 2 seconds of the game only!

[ata]

Smodiš hasn't showed a lot yet, constant double-teaming on Smodiš

[ata]

Another flagrant on Rasho :dizzy

[ata]

Rasho is excluded :madrun :madrun :dizzy :dizzy

[Slomo]

OK that's total Bull!

It was a necessary foul, that was comited without any danger for Tony!

I'm with Darko on the subject of the refs!

[ploto]

Another flagrant on Rasho :dizzy
BS-- he grabs Tony to stop the fast break- does not even grab him hard at all and they call a second flagrant and he's ejected. This is ridiculous. We may hear another Serbian cussing on youtube...

[ata]

Rasho paid for fuol on Turiaf

[ploto]

OK that's total Bull!

It was a necessary foul, that was comited without any danger for Tony!

I'm with Darko on the subject of the refs!
The first flagrant was not either. Rasho came down on his arm with his arm and hit the ball and the arm and they called a flagrant.

Rasho did not even hardly bump Tony. He just took the intentional foul that is always taken to stop the easy basket.

[ata]

:tu

That'll show them!









Wait, show them what?

and to whom?
Ask Sprewell, he may already found out :spin

[ata]

Jagodnik wide open. If he gets in the rhythm, he is able to put 20-25

[ata]

Dragič on Parker is working....

[ata]

BTW: Israel eliminated Serbia :elephant :elephant

[ata]

:clap Smodiš showed up :clap

[Slomo]

Dear Darko,

I take it all back!

Rgds,
Slomo

[ploto]

Props to Smodis and the youngsters. As we said- Dragic on Parker.

Can someone explain to me. I thought Turiaf could not shoot the free throws in the first half because he was hurt and someone else shot his free throws. How does he get to come back into the game later?

[Slomo]

Someone kissed it and made it all better?

[ploto]

Someone kissed it and made it all better?
:lol I meant rulewise.

[Slo spurs fan]

I understand Darko a little bit more now, for some odd reason.

[Pero]

fucking refs!

[Slomo]

:lol I meant rulewise.:lol

I know, but couldn't resist :)

[Slo spurs fan]

Yesssssssssssss!!!! Kill, kill, killlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll............... .....

[ploto]

I hate that Rasho is missing this. These games mean alot to him- they'll be his last with the national team if they don't at least make it to the Olympic qualifying tournament. I am really proud of these guys.

[Slomo]

Give Erazem an Oscar :tu

These refs can't tell their asses from their heads.

[ploto]

Where's the flagrant-- same thing Rasho did.

[ploto]

Slokar!!

[Slo spurs fan]

Fuck, even refs can´t bail out France! :)

[Pero]

man what a game...

[Slomo]

Where's the flagrant-- same thing Rasho did.Actually Rasho was making sure that Tony doesn't fall, I didn't see such a move this time.


Oh and Dragic for president!

[ploto]

I love your fans!

[ata]

WTG Dragić

[ploto]

Tony whining to the refs...

[ata]

Dragić = Parker stopper

[ploto]

Woo Hoo Dragic!

[sendman]

Dragić is Parker RAPIST!

[ploto]

too many missed FTs

[ata]

Call flagrant on Pietrus, damn fuck

[Pero]

fucking refs, where are flagrants now huh?

[Slo spurs fan]

Fuck you refs! It won´t be enough!!! Go Slovenia!!!!!!!

[ata]

Whatever the result, congs to Pipan, well coached game in 2nd half

[ata]

+2

[SlovenianGuy]

Yes, yes, yes!!!!!

[ploto]

Tony with the miss-- SLovenija wins!!!

[Slo spurs fan]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK you REFs you mother fuckers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ata]

:elephant :elephant :elephant
WE WON!!!!
:elephant :elephant :elephant

[Slomo]

Yeeeeeessss!!!!!!!!

[Pero]

toooooo!!

[velik_m]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!

[SlovenianGuy]

Thank you Parker!!!!!

THANK YOU!!!!!

[velik_m]

That wa spure grid and determination. Rasho knows even when to get kicked out of game. :lol

[ata]

Who will pick Dragič on the next draft?

[ata]

Team spirit won! Congratulations to coach Pipan also.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Great finish:D :spin :downspin:

[velik_m]

The funny thing the whole team but Rasho kind of gave up and then the refs stepped in and really pissed our players off.

This was a great second half - the stuff legends are made of.

[Slo spurs fan]

Fuck I still can´t belive we beat France + refs. :)

[SLOVENIAN 8]

http://www.siol.net/Doc/Img/10041050709050851030-2-34-3-1.jpg
:D

[10-tka]

what was the score
did france win
was parker outstanding ?

_____________________________________________
NOOOOOOOOOOOO :)

[ata]

D. Lorbek >>> Parker

[ploto]

The funny thing the whole team but Rasho kind of gave up and then the refs stepped in and really pissed our players off.


I wish every Rasho hater watched this game-- saw this man who wants to win and who fights hard for his team. People have talked like Rasho can't be a leader, but he has been a leader for these guys. Through his hard work and attitude, but also through his passion and effort and emotion today. Guess he pulled a Pop- huh? Rasho has been so optimistic about this team- despite the absences and all. Guess he knows of what he speaks. These guys played with heart today. It was a great game- even if SLO had lost, but I am glad they won! These points may help carry them into the top 8 hopefully...

[velik_m]

I wish every Rasho hater watched this game-- saw this man who wants to win and who fights hard for his team. People have talked like Rasho can't be a leader, but he has been a leader for these guys. Through his hard work and attitude, but also through his passion and effort and emotion today. Guess he pulled a Pop- huh? Rasho has been so optimistic about this team- despite the absences and all. Guess he knows of what he speaks. These guys played with heart today. It was a great game- even if SLO had lost, but I am glad they won! These points may help carry them into the top 8 hopefully...

Yeah, Smoki has been leading also. They are both great leaders (much better than Sani anyway).

[sendman]

Rasho...THE LEADER!

Who is next? :hungry:

[sendman]

Yeah, Smoki has been leading also. They are both great leaders (much better than Sani anyway).

With Lakovič playing like he is, it would be great to have some Sani.
:depressed

[ata]

Yeah, Smoki has been leading also. They are both great leaders (much better than Sani anyway).
Interesting enough, Smodiš was almost invisible (double-teaming) until Rasho was ejected. Until Rasho got ejected it look like everybody else has gave up.

[Slo spurs fan]

Sani is the only one WITH reason to not play this year. Leave him alone.

[Slo spurs fan]

Hello picknroll, enjoy our win with us. :)

[ata]

With Lakovič playing like he is, it would be great to have some Sani.
:depressed
As long Lakovič plays like he is and Slovenia is winning, I am OK with it
If he has to commit 10 TOs in order to Slovenia wins, that is also OK with me

[Slo spurs fan]

As long Lakovič plays like he is and Slovenia is winning, I am OK with it
If he has to commit 10 TOs in order to Slovenia wins, that is also OK with me
Agree 100% :lol
:toast to our victory!

[angel_luv]

I just got on the comp- long story!!!!!!

Did we win?????

[angel_luv]

Wait? And Sho got ejected? :wtf


Just breezed through the thread.

[angel_luv]

Agree 100% :lol
:toast to our victory!


Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :elephant :elephant

[angel_luv]

That wa spure grid and determination. Rasho knows even when to get kicked out of game. :lol


:lol What happened?

Stupid bank run took forever and then customers non stop when I got back until now.

Communist plot I tell you!

[velik_m]

Communist plot I tell you!

Well we seem to play better, when you're not watching. :p:

[ploto]

Basically- Rasho got called for a BS second flagrant and got ejected in the third quarter. The team got behind by double digits and then they rose to the occasion. Dragic played great defense on Tony. Smodis and others started to score... Battled back- lead back and forth- a point here- a point there-- missed a few Ft's- got the stop. Made 2 FTs to be up by 2. TP fouled by Slokar with 2 seconds to go and he missed the second free throw. You have to download and watch this one.

I hope someone will youtube Rasho's ejection foul so people can see what we are talking about.

[angel_luv]

Well we seem to play better, when you're not watching. :p:


Luckily for us, I work the mid shift through out the tournament.

I can't wait to see the end of this game on VOD.


What a win! How exciting! My day is made. :)

What were Sho's stats before he got ejected?

[angel_luv]

Basically- Rasho got called for a BS second flagrant and got ejected in the third quarter. The team got behind by double digits and then they rose to the occasion. Dragic played great defense on Tony. Smodis and others started to score... Battled back- lead back and forth- a point here- a point there-- missed a few Ft's- got the stop. Made 2 FTs to be up by 2. TP fouled by Slokar with 2 seconds to go and he missed the second free throw. You have to download and watch this one.

I hope someone will youtube Rasho's ejection foul so people can see what we are talking about.


I am so down loading this game!


Tony lost the game on free throws. What a Spur thing to do. :lol :oops

[ata]

Sho pretty much carried whole team through 1st half, got one flagrant during the process, and slightly injured Turiaf (without flagrant). At the beginning of 3rd Q he fouled (not hard at all!) Tony in order to cut fast break. Stupid ref called 2nd flagrant http://www.alter.si/tabla/images/graemlins/bonk.gif, hence Sho was ejected. Our bench got tehnical and players were really pissed. Smodiš took over, coach put Dragič on Parker (Dragič played really good defense) and Slovenia slightly took over. Ref tried to cut Slovenian play hoewever without succes. At the end D. Lorbek hit 2 free throws to put Slovenia +2, Tony made 1 of 2 two seconds in the game (missed last one) and Slovenia won. :elephant :king

[velik_m]

What were Sho's stats before he got ejected?

6/9 from the field and 4 rebs.

[Slo spurs fan]

Tony Parker is a liability and should be traded!

:)

[ploto]

Rasho was 6-9 with 12 points and 4 rebounds up to that point.

[angel_luv]

I am so proud of the team.

Who has heart? We do, we do! :)

[angel_luv]

Rasho was 6-9 with 12 points and 4 rebounds up to that point.


He's playing out of his mind. I am so proud of him, though not the least bit surprised. :)

[ploto]

Where's Kamnik-- he would be so proud of Dragic!

He just caught the attention of quite a few NBA teams that second half.

[angel_luv]

Before I left for work, my room mate wanted to know what I was in my room yelling about. :lol

[velik_m]

Who has heart?

I don't think mine is beating anymore... Before this tournament Slovenia only won 1 official game with 1 point difference. We usually fuck up tight situations.

Next stop Germany, i think?

[angel_luv]

I don't think mine is beating anymore...


I have been pacing, jumping around, and not eating so much the last few days, I bet you I have dropped ten pounds. :lol

[angel_luv]

If/ When Sho gets interviewed about this game, someone please post what he says.
The same goes for the others too, of course. :)

[velik_m]

He just caught the attention of quite a few NBA teams that second half.

Dragic is no secret to Slovenian fans. Last year he had a great year and he was set for a breakout this year, but got injured. He's a great talent though, much upside.

[ploto]

If/ When Sho gets interviewed about this game, someone please post what he says.
The same goes for the others too, of course. :)
I second that. I can only understand bits and pieces so I want a full on translation...

[ploto]

Dragic is no secret to Slovenian fans. Last year he had a great year and he was set for a breakout this year, but got injured. He's a great talent though, much upside.
Oh, I know. I spoke about him earlier this summer, but I never hear anything about him in the US. Bet I do now.

[angel_luv]

I second that. I can only understand bits and pieces so I want a full on translation...


I wish my Slovene were good enough to understand bits and pieces. I am super rusty- not that I had a great grasp on the language to begin with. :lol

[velik_m]

I wish my Slovene were good enough to understand bits and pieces. I am super rusty- not that I had a great grasp on the language to begin with. :lol

Slovenian is not that hard.

[angel_luv]

Slovenian is not that hard.


When you guys were teaching me consistently last summer, I was able to remember quite a bit- knew what to type without looking it up.


Pronunication is a whole different story.

[Slo spurs fan]

From FIBA.com:

A defiant Slovenia side edged France 67-66 to clinch top spot of Group D.

With Slovenia leading 67-65 with 0.1 seconds left to play, France had a chance to take the game to overtime but Tony Parker only made one of two attempts from the charity stripe to give their opponents their third straight win.

With Jaka Lakovic heavily marked by Les Bleus, Slovenian guard Domen Lorbek came up strong for his team on the night.

Lorbek sank the crucial free-throws to give his team the lead for good with 12 second left on the clock.

The 22-year-old finished with 15 points and was a pefect five for five from the field and four of five from the charity stripe.

"We were lucky in the end and we won the game," said Lorbek.

Slovenia felt unjustly punished when the official threw out captain Rasho Nesterovic of the game after a foul on Parker three minutes into the third quarter but it by no means hindered his team.

"I am very proud of my team-mates for what they did tonight," said Nesterovic. "They showed a lot of character and unity to come from 15 points down and win the game."

The center’s disqualification saw France go up 48-33 but a never-say-die Slovenia hit back with a 16-3 run to take a 52-51 lead with two minutes left to play in the quarter.

"Nesterovic's departure changed the game completely," said France coach Claude Bergeaud.

"We played slow on offense and defense and in the last minutes of the game we had little energy and we lost our concentration."

Bergeaud had requested his team to have a balanced scoring and a better sharing of the ball after Parker's heroics led to a win over Italy.



FIBA Europe / Castoria / Giulio Ciamillo
Turiaf's 15 points weren't
enough as France lost their way
His wishes were immediately answered with France having four different players scoring his team's first points - Parker did finish with a game-high 25 points while Ronny Turiaf added 15.

Following a level first quarter, Les Bleus stepped up their defense and limited Slovenia to one point over the next three minutes as they went on a 7-1 run to take command.

France suffered a setback with, Turiaf - their leading top scorer (10 points) at that point in the game - left the court after sustaining a right shoulder injury following a foul from Nesterovic.

Parker hit his team's first three-pointer with less than two minutes to go in the first half.

It sparked his team on a 7-0 run, with the NBA superstar scoring five points in that surge to help France take a 39-31 half-time lead.

Bergeaud’s men committed just two turnovers in the first half while their opponents turned the ball over nine times.

France led 56-52 going into the final period but their hopes of pulling away were quashed as Slovenia kept hitting back.

With 54 seconds remaining and France leading 65-64, Parker missed a three-point attempt and his team-mate Tariq Kirksay fouled Lorbek, sending him to the line.

Lorbek made one of two to tie the contest at 65 a piece with 36 seconds on the clock.

Kirksay then missed a jumpshot and Lorbek again was sent to the foul line with 11 seconds left after being foul by Florent Pietrus. He made the pair to see Slovenia remain undefeated (3-0) in the group.

Slovenia were 18 for 24 (75%) from the free-throw line while France were 21 for 30(70%).

Slovenia out-rebounded France 32 to 27.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

http://www.siol.net/Doc/Img/10041050709052205210-22-0-3-1.jpg
http://www.siol.net/Doc/Img/10041050709052205210-11-0-3-1.jpg

[angel_luv]

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awwwwwwwwwwww- especially the first. :)

Something for the photo album. hvala

[angel_luv]

From FIBA.com:

A defiant Slovenia side edged France 67-66 to clinch top spot of Group D.


Hurrah for defiant,and a never- say -die Slovenia!


"I am very proud of my team-mates for what they did tonight," said Nesterovic. "They showed a lot of character and unity to come from 15 points down and win the game."

:D :tu

hvala for posting. :)

[angel_luv]

France led 56-52 going into the final period but their hopes of pulling away were quashed as Slovenia kept hitting back.


That's my team. :)

[ploto]

08.09.2007 Sat
Team(C3)
Team (D1)
Madrid, ESP
21:30


10.09.2007 Mon
Team(C2)
Team (D1)
Madrid, ESP
21:30


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

[Kamnik]

Where's Kamnik-- he would be so proud of Dragic!

He just caught the attention of quite a few NBA teams that second half.

Kamnik is in Graz, drunk and super pissed of!

Our god damn national televison doesnt broadcast the games over the internet (just the standard home made shit)...

Here i have SLO1 but i dont have SLO2....


This was such a high profile game (Parker-France and 2 undefeated teams) that i was sure this game will be avaliable somewhere on the internet....

The 3 links i tried didnt work so in the end i lost nerves during mid 3rd quarter and we went to do other stuff. (drink :toast )


Anyways... Can someone go in depth about Dragic etc please....

His defence on Parker was spectacular in Maribor and this is why i wanted him on him since first minute but i guessed as this is Pipan coaching there is no chance of that.

HELL YEAH WE FINALLY HAVE SOME LUCK IN THESE TOURNAMENTS! :elephant :toast

[sendman]

Kamnik is in Graz, drunk and super pissed of!

Our god damn national televison doesnt broadcast the games over the internet (just the standard home made shit)...

Here i have SLO1 but i dont have SLO2....


Anyways... Can someone go in depth about Dragic etc please....

His defence on Parker was spectacular in Maribor and this is why i wanted him on him since first minute but i guessed as this is Pipan coaching there is no chance of that.

HELL YEAH WE FINALLY HAVE SOME LUCK IN THESE TOURNAMENTS! :elephant :toast

Shame on you!
From Graz it's 30 minutes by car to Slovenia. And you couldn't make it? Shame on once more. What kind of a man are you? You must be half Austian
:p: :spin :spin

[ploto]

08.09.2007 Sat
Slovenija vs Turkey

10.09.2007 Mon
Slovenija vs Germany

12.09.2007 Wed
Slovenija vs Lithuania

[angel_luv]

08.09.2007 Sat
Slovenija vs Turkey

10.09.2007 Mon
Slovenija vs Germany

12.09.2007 Wed
Slovenija vs Lithuania


hvala :)

[ploto]

Here it is- TOUCH FOUL!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXkzUfB0w6w

[Texas_Ranger]

Bravo Slovenia. Now lets just win one game and we are in the final 8.

[ploto]

Domen Lorbek, strelec odločilnih prostih metov za zmago proti Franciji: "Doživeli smo še eno noro tekmo. Še enkrat smo zmagali za točko in si priborili pomembno prednost pred nadaljevanjem. Po izključitvi našega kapetana Raša Nesterovića smo pokazali pravi značaj. Igrali smo zanj in za vse Slovence. Naši navijači so najboljši na svetu!"

Boris Diaw, center francoske reprezentance: "Ko je Rašo Nesterović po drugi nešportni osebni napaki odšel z igrišča, je dvignil celotno ekipo, ki se je vrnila v igro in na koncu ob kančku sreče tudi zmagala. Slovenija ima dobro ekipo, v njej vlada odlično vzdušje, kar je za takšen turnir zelo pozitivno."

[angel_luv]

Here it is- TOUCH FOUL!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXkzUfB0w6w


Oh my gosh! That was baloney !

[velik_m]

Domen Lorbek, strelec odločilnih prostih metov za zmago proti Franciji: "Doživeli smo še eno noro tekmo. Še enkrat smo zmagali za točko in si priborili pomembno prednost pred nadaljevanjem. Po izključitvi našega kapetana Raša Nesterovića smo pokazali pravi značaj. Igrali smo zanj in za vse Slovence. Naši navijači so najboljši na svetu!"

Domen Lorbek, shooter of key free throws in a win over France: "We lived through another crazy game. Once again we won by a point and gained ourself an important advantage for the continuation . After the exclusion of our captain Rasho Nesterovic we showed true character. We played for him and all the Slovenians. Our fans are the best in the world!"



Boris Diaw, center francoske reprezentance: "Ko je Rašo Nesterović po drugi nešportni osebni napaki odšel z igrišča, je dvignil celotno ekipo, ki se je vrnila v igro in na koncu ob kančku sreče tudi zmagala. Slovenija ima dobro ekipo, v njej vlada odlično vzdušje, kar je za takšen turnir zelo pozitivno."

Boris Diaw, center of french national team: "When Rasho Nesterovic walked from the court after the second flagrant, he lifted entire team, which came back into game, and in the end with a bit of luck, won. Slovenia has a good team, they have great team athmosphere, which is very important for such tournaments."

[velik_m]

Anyway... enough about the French. We have bigger fish to fry. I didn't see much of Turkey - only some of their game against Germany. And they really sucked there. I don't think it was a good indication of their team. Does anybody have a scouting report on them?

[angel_luv]

Domen Lorbek, shooter of key free throws in a win over France: "We lived through another crazy game. Once again we won by a point and gained ourself an important advantage for the continuation . After the exclusion of our captain Rasho Nesterovic we showed true character. We played for him and all the Slovenians. Our fans are the best in the world!"



Boris Diaw, center of french national team: "When Rasho Nesterovic walked from the court after the second flagrant, he lifted entire team, which came back into game, and in the end with a bit of luck, won. Slovenia has a good team, they have great team athmosphere, which is very important for such tournaments."

Great quotes. hvala for translation. :)

[angel_luv]

Anyway... enough about the French. We have bigger fish to fry. I didn't see much of Turkey - only some of their game against Germany. And they really sucked there. I don't think it was a good indication of their team. Does anybody have a scouting report on them?


http://www.eurobasket2007.org/en/cid_BqypGFJPHy-Nw4lwIAq,v3.teamID_376.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9l e2.season_2007.roundID_5169.html

There are articles etc on the Turkey home page, if that helps.

[angel_luv]

TEAM COMPARISON- The feature is on the bottom right of the page, under the schedule. :)

[angel_luv]

Turkey Slovenia

PPG 66.0 68.7
RPG 36.3 36.7
APG 7.3 13.0
FG2P% 38.5 52.6
FG3P% 30.9 30.9
FT% 58.0 80.3


We're better in every category- except 3 point percentage where it is a tie.

[Dario]

Well I got to say that this team has proved me wrong when I said they had no character after Italy game. The way they came back after -15 and bad refereeing is refreshing to see in our NT, but most of all I just love how domen and dragič are improving, if Pipan would just put Vidmar for a couple of minutes on the court it would be perfect.

[ploto]

All I have heard is that Okur has stunk! Hopefully he will keep it up for one more game.

Rasho vs Hedo
I miss them both :(- but one more than the other. ;)

[angel_luv]

Rasho vs Hedo
I miss them both. :(


Me too.

But Hedo is so going down this game. :)


Haha- Ploto. We posted a similar thought at the same time. hehehe

[SlovenianGuy]

Turkey Slovenia

PPG 66.0 68.7
RPG 36.3 36.7
APG 7.3 13.0
FG2P% 38.5 52.6
FG3P% 30.9 30.9
FT% 58.0 80.3


We're better in every category- except 3 point percentage where it is a tie.

7.3 APG indicates that Turkey is just like Serbia. Great players, bad team.

[Texas_Ranger]

Turkey's shooting just 58% from the free throw line. :lol, thats bad.

[velik_m]

Turkey is a mine waiting to be stepped on.

[ata]

Do not, please, do not underestimate Turkey.
If they go ballistic with their threes, we are in trouble. Rebember last few minutes of Slovenia-Turkey on WC. Everybody triggerd 3P shot, and all went in.

[ata]

Which player do we miss in our team?

Čapin - went down with injury
Bečirovič - have to cure his knees
Nachbar and/or Milič - we could really use another 3 (preferably Boki)

Does anybody miss Udrih, Brezec, Vujačič, Joksimovič?

[SlovenianGuy]

Which player do we miss in our team?

Čapin - went down with injury
Bečirovič - have to cure his knees
Nachbar and/or Milič - we could really use another 3 (preferably Boki)

Does anybody miss Udrih, Brezec, Vujačič, Joksimovič?

Becirovic or Ozbolt.

[ata]

I hate to say it, but forget Ožbolt. His basketball career was over before it begun.

[SlovenianGuy]

I hate to say it, but forget Ožbolt. His basketball career was over before it begun.


Probably true although the same was said for Sani. I'm waiting for another miracle..

[Kamnik]

Čapin
Bečirovič
Nachbar
Milič

we would be much better with them...


And dont you ever mention Vujačič punk again. He is erased from my memory. I wish he does bad from now in the NBA and is sent in Europe to play in 3rd macedonian league. :ihit

[velik_m]

Milič would be overplayed by Pipan, i'm glad he's not here. We could use Sani&Boki (and of course 3rd pg), that's about it.

[Slo spurs fan]

From FIBAEUROPE.com:



Slovenia Show Some Heart
By Jeff Taylor
07 September 2007

Before the start of the EuroBasket, Slovenia had two chances of winning Group D in Alicante – slim and none.

And slim just left town.

If that’s how most of us were thinking, Slovenia coach Ales Pipan and his players believed something else entirely.
Slovenia’s first three days of the EuroBasket have created a major stir back in Ljubljana.

Jaka Lakovic made a three-pointer at the buzzer – just five seconds after Matteo Soragna’s three-ball had put Italy into a two-point advantage – as Slovenia beat the Azzurri on opening night.

Slovenia then hammered Poland, and capped a magnificent group campaign with a victory over Tony Parker and France.

So despite the absences of veterans Bostjan Nachbar, Sani Becirovic, Beno Udrih, Marko Milic and Primoz Brezec, Slovenia were able to hit the ground running here in Spain.

“I felt we had the team (to do well), a good combination of experienced players and young players,” said coach Ales Pipan.

“Good chemistry. Our goal was to get to at least seventh place to reach the pre-Olympic qualifying tournament.”

Slovenia have been a strange team over the years, when they have tended to raise more questions than provide answers.

How, for example, does such a small country produce so many players at top clubs in Europe, and the NBA?

All of the aforementioned who are no-shows this summer have ties to the NBA, whether they have been drafted, played in the past, or play now.

Captain Rasho Nesterovic is a Toronto Raptor.

Matjaz Smodis, a lot of people would say, is the best power forward in Europe at CSKA Moscow.

But, frustratingly for many of their fans at least, this team hasn’t been a force in an international tournament yet.

Why?

Some people have questioned their heart.

Two years ago, they stormed into the quarter-finals and got steamrolled by Dirk Nowitzki and Germany.

Last year in Sapporo, at the FIBA World Championship, Slovenia bowed out of the competition in Group D when China hit a last-second three-pointer.

This team is tough, though.

Maybe that is the Smodis effect.

“Smodis is a really good player and important for our team,” Pipan said.

“Rasho, Jaka Lakovic and Smodis are the keys to our team and have been playing well.”

Most important, however, at least this was evident in the first three games, there has been a quality in the side that was not so apparent in years past.

“We are a real team thanks to the players,” Pipan said.

“We’ve played well, especially on the defense. We leave our best on the court. Our players have been putting their hearts on the court, so I’m really satisfied so far.”

The win against France on Wednesday was a classic show of grit and determination.

Nesterovic was ejected for a hard foul on Tony Parker in the third quarter, and Slovenia looked to be in danger of getting run out of the gym.

“We were in trouble,” Pipan admitted.

“Rasho went out, we were down 15 points, but we put things together and really did our best on the court, played very, very tough defense in the last quarter so we are very satisfied.”

It helped that Parker missed a free throw with two seconds remaining that would have tied the game and probably forced overtime.

In America, the month of March captivates an entire nation when the NCAA Tournament is staged. On the opening weekend, in particular, there are so many enthralling encounters between small schools and big universities and occasionally, there are upsets.

The drama in the EuroBasket, especially on the first three days, is tough to beat for entertainment, though.

Slovenia weren’t the only team playing in close games.

In Seville, Portugal upset Latvia on the last day and Croatia beat world champions Spain.

Israel, who had to win the additional qualifying tournament, beat Serbia and knocked them out of the tournament.

“This is the European Championship, there are surprises,” Pipan said.

“But we haven’t looked to much at the other groups, just at our own team.”

Pipan is keeping his feet on the ground.

He believes his team has as good a chance as any one here to do well.

“We have to play three more games (in the qualifying round),” he said.

“I hope we don’t stop here and can reach the quarter-final.”

[ploto]

I'd rather have Dragic than Beno any day. Boki is who I miss.

[ploto]

“We are a real team thanks to the players,” Pipan said.

“We’ve played well, especially on the defense. We leave our best on the court. Our players have been putting their hearts on the court, so I’m really satisfied so far.”

Rasho has had such faith in this group, and some have wondered why. So far it looks like he was right. I actually think that a few of the players NOT being there has ironically been a part of this. The roles are much more clear and there are not concerns about who gets how many minutes.

[angel_luv]

Great article, Slo. hvala. :)

I am excited about games resuming tomorrow. :)

[angel_luv]

Two years ago, they stormed into the quarter-finals and got steamrolled by Dirk Nowitzki and Germany.

Last year in Sapporo, at the FIBA World Championship, Slovenia bowed out of the competition in Group D when China hit a last-second three-pointer.


I did mix up my tournaments. :lol

I remembered both losses but messed up sequence wise.

[velik_m]

I did mix up my tournaments. :lol

I remembered both losses but messed up sequence wise.

don't believe everything you read.

[Pero]

Ummm yeah, we went out of the competition when Turkey eliminated us. The game with China was in the first round.

[Pero]

And yeah... Smodis is really important, perhaps the most important.

[angel_luv]

Ummm yeah, we went out of the competition when Turkey eliminated us. The game with China was in the first round.


So that was the game when we needed who was it Brazil(?) to win or lose.

I remember that the China game was blocked and I didn't get to see it and I think my power went out for a bit that night too.
Was most unlucky.

Everything is a blur. Between my nanny job at the time and watching the tournament, I hardly slept at all.


Good times. :)

[ploto]

Slovenia lost to China in the qualifying round and then needed a little help, but still got into the next round. It was Italy needing to beat Puerto Rico- and they did by 1.

Then it was single elimination and it was Turkey who defeated them in the eight-finals.

[angel_luv]

Slovenia lost to China in the qualifying round and then needed a little help, but still got into the next round. It was Italy needing to beat Puerto Rico- and they did by 1.

Then it was single elimination and it was Turkey who defeated them in the eight-finals.

Thanks for clarifying. All I remembered clearly was not seeing the China game. ( I was so mad it was blocked)

That and I recall sleeping through the Italy/ Puerto Rico gaming- and waking up all nervous/ excited about the results.

Wasn't Jaka the only one who actually went to the Italy/ Puerto Rico match.
Sho read, if I remember correctly. Not that I have so far. :lol

[ploto]

Wasn't Jaka the only one who actually went to the Italy/ Puerto Rico match.

Sho read, if I remember correctly. Not that I have so far. :lol
Yeah-- the game was not on on the TV in the hotel, and so the players were huddled around a lap top watching the really slow play by play and talking on their cell phones, trying to get updates. But Rasho was lying on the bed reading a book. Figured there was nothing he could do about it.

[angel_luv]

Yeah-- the game was not on on the TV in the hotel, and so the players were huddled around a lap top watching the really slow play by play and talking on their cell phones, trying to get updates. But Rasho was lying on the bed reading a book. Figured there was nothing he could do about it.


:)

[Texas_Ranger]

Which player do we miss in our team?

Čapin - went down with injury
Bečirovič - have to cure his knees
Nachbar and/or Milič - we could really use another 3 (preferably Boki)

Does anybody miss Udrih, Brezec, Vujačič, Joksimovič?

Id pick Nachbar, Sani and Beno.

[Pero]

I`d rather have Capin than Beno right now.

[Kamnik]

I`d rather have Capin than Beno right now.

Same here.

[angel_luv]

I am SO ready for our game to start. :cheer

[themvp]

I hope Slovenian players are also.

[velik_m]

Hopefully our guxs won't fuck this up.

[angel_luv]

Our guys are going to be AWESOME! :fro

[angel_luv]

I'm READY! Let's go!

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

:cheer :elephant :cheer :elephant :cheer :spin :cheer :elephant :cheer :elephant :cheer

[Slo spurs fan]

I have a LOT of butterflys in my stomach right now. Let it begin already, please!!!!!!!