USA vs Brazil

[usckk]

What's the word on the Carmelo? how long is he out?

[MarkCuban]

now im ing mad...
the refs are getting way over their heads and are ruining a perfectly great game...
first the offensive call against varejao which should have been a no call... (both he and arenas were moving)
second the play where the guy just tried to strip brand... and got called for an intentional foul..

basically on that play they gave the USA 4 free throws + possession... = 6 free throws
they made 5...

then they call the brazilian PG for a technical when it was lebron me thinks who chopped his hand off <-- not sure about this but damn that was stupid of the ref

so your saying theyre allowed to strip the ball cleanly without calling a foul??????? your also saying that if two guys fall down its possible not to call any foul???????????? what are you smoking?

[ducks]

Carmelo Anthony hyper extended his knee when diving for a loose ball and crashing into his own bench (hit Coach K). They said at halftime he will not return.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

God I hope Carmelo is okay.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

now im ing mad...
the refs are getting way over their heads and are ruining a perfectly great game...
first the offensive call against varejao which should have been a no call... (both he and arenas were moving)
second the play where the guy just tried to strip brand... and got called for an intentional foul..

basically on that play they gave the USA 4 free throws + possession... = 6 free throws
they made 5...

then they call the brazilian PG for a technical when it was lebron me thinks who chopped his hand off <-- not sure about this but damn that was stupid of the ref

That PG guy did do a double-dribble. I don't know what he was trying to pull.

[dimsah]

Did Bruce play? From the sound of it they could have used some defense.

[orhe]

well a rundown...

the USA got to a speedy start and led 14-3. after that crazy sequence it was apparent that Brazil can tough it out....

things the USA team SHOULD improve on...
offense against the zone
rebounding (i can't believe im saying... but the united states frontcourt is SMALL)
Defense <-- no1 priority
taking boneheaded jumpshots instead of trying to force it inside...

again DEFENSE jesus Alex Garcia was breaking them down EASY

[orhe]

That PG guy did do a double-dribble. I don't know what he was trying to pull.

yes he did do a double dribble but what the were the ref thinknig when he gave varejao a Technical?

[orhe]

so your saying theyre allowed to strip the ball cleanly without calling a foul??????? your also saying that if two guys fall down its possible not to call any foul???????????? what are you smoking?

dude did you ing watch the game? he tried to strip the ball and got called for an intentional foul! an intentional foul is a technical foul in international rules
and a T = 2 free throws!! when you slap on someone's hand/arm when he's going for a shot thats not an intentional foul!

i said it should have been a non-call because both were moving... and it really didn't affect the play

[hendrix]

Great win by USA.
Argentina also struggled against Brazil but eventually won by 6.
USA managed to win by 4 in a very close game.

I think that this is an improvement for you people. You are getting closer to the level of the Olympic Champion.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

yes he did do a double dribble but what the were the ref thinknig when he gave varejao a Technical?

I thought they gave it to the PG guy?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Boxscore please!

[MarkCuban]

dude did you ing watch the game? he tried to strip the ball and got called for an intentional foul! an intentional foul is a technical foul in international rules
and a T = 2 free throws!! when you slap on someone's hand/arm when he's going for a shot thats not an intentional foul!

i said it should have been a non-call because both were moving... and it really didn't affect the play

so your saying if someone falls down they might not call a foul? is that possible?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

dude did you ing watch the game? he tried to strip the ball and got called for an intentional foul! an intentional foul is a technical foul in international rules
and a T = 2 free throws!! when you slap on someone's hand/arm when he's going for a shot thats not an intentional foul!

i said it should have been a non-call because both were moving... and it really didn't affect the play

I too was wondering about the foul that Brand drew.

[orhe]

^^
im not entirely sure... doesn't matter... the game is over

im only basing this on the actions on the court and not what the ref was hearing...

[orhe]

so your saying if someone falls down they might not call a foul? is that possible?

yeah coz he could've flopped... go away

[cheguevara]

Great win by USA.
Argentina also struggled against Brazil but eventually won by 6.
USA managed to win by 4 in a very close game.

I think that this is an improvement for you people. You are getting closer to the level of the Olympic Champion.

what are u smoking? the olympic champion got smacked around by softy spain.

USA is the clear favorite but once teams start beleiving they are beatable, USA is in deep trouble.

[MarkCuban]

yeah coz he could've flopped... go away

whats a flop? if somebody falls down its a foul. sorry. theyre lucky i wasnt there because i wouldve stormed on the court until they carried me off, then i would make a rule change and hire my own refs

[orhe]

try asking dirk that! he does that all the time!

[hendrix]

what are u smoking? the olympic champion got smacked around by softy spain.

USA is the clear favorite but once teams start beleiving they are beatable, USA is in deep trouble.

I was teasing.

[MarkCuban]

dont ever insult Dirk! the man is a warrior and is simply the most dominant player in professional sorts history!! Face it. the league has it out for him. he wouldve won the MVP but the league was all over Wade, Kobe, and Nash. so Dirk had to earn it the hard way. he is a low post banger who doesnt go to the line NEARLY as many times as he needs to. the league has it out for the Mavs. we were doubted, tested all year, and we still emerged on top. WESTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPS!

[polandprzem]

The domination

[CubanMustGo]

Biggest chokers in NBA Finals history

Fixed.

[J.T.]

USA will win by 4.

Final score was 90-86, USA wins. Damn I'm like Nostradamus and

[polandprzem]

Final score was 90-86, USA wins. Damn I'm like Nostradamus and

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