Splitter scores 19 in win over France

[nbaman99]

Written by Jeff Garcia
Tuesday, 24 August 2010 17:59
In Brazil's last exhibition game or "friendlies" against France before the 2010 FIBA World Championship begins later this week, Splitter led Brazil to a 79-66 victory, scoring 19 points, four rebounds, shooting 78% from the floor in 23 minutes of play.

http://projectspurs.com/2010-article...er-france.html

[will_spurs]

Unfortunately that doesn't say much since France is in the D-League of international basketball at the moment, and I'm being generous.

[Nathan89]

That is a very solid game by splitter. The only thing I would have like to see is two or three more rebounds. However 19pts. in 23 min. on 78% shooting is way above expectations.

[Nathan89]

Now that the friendly phase is over we can get to the games that count.

Brazil Schedule:

Aug 28-Iran
Aug 29-Tunisia
Aug 30-USA
Sep 01-Slovenia
Sep 02-Croatia

I can't wait to see Brazil play the USA on the 30th. I hope Splitter doesn't disappoint me against the nba players. GO Brazil!!!

[FeZZy]

[chazley]

I'm interested in his rebounding and defense. His scoring is a bonus on this team, not a necessity.

[jiggy_55]

Now that the friendly phase is over we can get to the games that count.

Brazil Schedule:

Aug 28-Iran
Aug 29-Tunisia
Aug 30-USA
Sep 01-Slovenia
Sep 02-Croatia

I can't wait to see Brazil play the USA on the 30th. I hope Splitter doesn't disappoint me against the nba players. GO Brazil!!!

Considering Team USA have 1 legit center in Chandler and have started Lamar Odom as center recently makes me feel this game is insignificant. He could explode and do really well by beating the smaller players with size, or he could be lacking in speed and athleticism in comparison to Lamar and Tyson and he would stink it up. I don't think this is a good test or indicator though, Team USA are a very very small team.

[Leonard Curse]

tiagos going to do just great here, im telling you he doesnt get rebounds because his coach for some reason isnt worried abou that at all, it looks like tiago is told not to (?is pretty strange)from all the film ive watched, however when he gets here i expect pop to be on his ass aout it in which believe me tiago can get some rebounds if he was told to. tiagos going to fit in great here, i can say that with confidence. why? think manu ginobili's drive to win, in a 7footers body who has some wide ass shoulders, not afraid to battle down low and has SEriously studied tims footwork (notice i didnt say handwork,) hey but his shots go in most of the time and i do mean ALOT and they may look funky but hes getting em over 7fters who are athletic every game. from what ive watched there are some damn good C's & PF's over there in europe this whole europe sucks is b.s esp after watching our ball hogging usa team win by one to rudy F.

[admiralsnackbar]

tiagos going to do just great here, im telling you he doesnt get rebounds because his coach for some reason isnt worried abou that at all, it looks like tiago is told not to (?is pretty strange)from all the film ive watched, however when he gets here i expect pop to be on his ass aout it in which believe me tiago can get some rebounds if he was told to. tiagos going to fit in great here, i can say that with confidence. why? think manu ginobili's drive to win, in a 7footers body who has some wide ass shoulders, not afraid to battle down low and has SEriously studied tims footwork (notice i didnt say handwork,) hey but his shots go in most of the time and i do mean ALOT and they may look funky but hes getting em over 7fters who are athletic every game. from what ive watched there are some damn good C's & PF's over there in europe this whole europe sucks is b.s esp after watching our ball hogging usa team win by one to rudy F.

Hard to rebound when you're on the perimiter most of the game. That said... Blair, anyone?

[yavozerb]

Unfortunately that doesn't say much since France is in the D-League of international basketball at the moment, and I'm being generous.

Considering Team USA have 1 legit center in Chandler and have started Lamar Odom as center recently makes me feel this game is insignificant. He could explode and do really well by beating the smaller players with size, or he could be lacking in speed and athleticism in comparison to Lamar and Tyson and he would stink it up. I don't think this is a good test or indicator though, Team USA are a very very small team.

..Man, Tiago is gonna have to win the MVP his rookie season to win some people over..haters all around here

[admiralsnackbar]

..Man, Tiago is gonna have to win the MVP his rookie season to win some people over..haters all around here

I think everybody is just acclimating to the idea that we aren't in the top three teams in the league anymore. Too bad, too, because this is as good as it's going to get for us for awhile.

[spursballer21]

i wanna see how he does against Lamar Odom since he is one of our MAIN opponents

[stéphane]

I'll be surprised if Chandler does not get quick fouls on Tiago. He's way too quick on his moves for him to handle.
I really liked his touch on his reverse lay ups.

[Galileo]

Splitter was 7-9 from floor, with 5 free throws in 23 minutes.

[phxspurfan]

5 free throws in 23 minutes.

We'll fix that.

[Old School 44]

That is a very solid game by splitter. The only thing I would have like to see is two or three more rebounds. However 19pts. in 23 min. on 78% shooting is way above expectations.

There are less rebounds available when you shoot 78%.

[JustinJDW]

I'm interested in his rebounding and defense. His scoring is a bonus on this team, not a necessity.

This x10000.

I gotta admit. Splitter's some what mediocre rebounding scares me. We all know he can run the pick-n-roll, but I want to see good defense and rebounding.



Oh wait. Tiago Splitter and Brazil go up against USA on the 30th! YEAH! MARK THAT ON MY CALENDAR! LETS SEE HOW HE DOES MAN! OH MY GOD! IF HE S ON THE USA'S WEAK ASS FRONTCOURT I AM GOING TO DIE OF JOY!

YEAAAAHHH!!!!

[boutons_deux]

"less rebounds available when you shoot 78%"

both teams shot 78% ?

[kaji157]

Don´t worry he is a good defender. Just not a good rebounder, but is average.
Rebounding wise he may be similar to Bargnani.

[lefty]

Splitter > Parker

[Fabbs]

Aug 30-USA

I can't wait to see Brazil play the USA on the 30th. I hope Splitter doesn't disappoint me against the nba players. GO Brazil!!!

Television coverage in USA?
Or do i have to go get sandwhiched between my Brazilian girlfriends at the Bra Bar?

[EduRiker]

Boy, I'd just take the second option if I were you.

[TDMVPDPOY]

splitter > team france

[Nathan89]

Television coverage in USA?
Or do i have to go get sandwhiched between my Brazilian girlfriends at the Bra Bar?

Monday, Aug 30 (2:30 p.m.): Brazil vs. U.S., ESPN

[Nathan89]

Considering Team USA have 1 legit center in Chandler and have started Lamar Odom as center recently makes me feel this game is insignificant. He could explode and do really well by beating the smaller players with size, or he could be lacking in speed and athleticism in comparison to Lamar and Tyson and he would stink it up. I don't think this is a good test or indicator though, Team USA are a very very small team.

We will get to see Splitter vs. 7'1 Chandler and that should tell us a lot about how successful he can be against strong/athletic centers in the NBA. On top of that we will get to see him match-up against Odom. If he does well at that we might have the option of playing Duncan+Splitter vs. Gasol+Odom. This game will most definitely show us a lot about the new Spur.