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How the USA team end up in the turnament?
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How the USA team end up in the turnament?
I wish they had shown this game on ESPN- sounds like it was a good one.
I'm always for America, but it was damn nice to see my boys in Brazil kick ass. I'm telling you guys, they are a force to be reckoned with.
Alex Garcia is a buddy of mine and I've seen him play up close for a few years now. He was tearin up along with Leandro.
Bro, they are like Italy in last year's World Cup. They are ranked so low because most of their marquee players only play for the national team literally right before the World Championships. If they had a commited team like Argentina, they'd be top five, possibly, top three.
THIS team that just faced USA is top five, easily.
U.S. edges Brazil late; Anthony injures knee
GUANGZHOU, China -- Carmelo Anthony scored 16 first-half points before being forced out with a knee injury, and the United States hung on for a 90-86 victory over Brazil on Tuesday.
Anthony set the early pace for the U.S., but slipped while chasing a ball to the sideline with 2:21 left in the second quarter. He crashed into coach Mike Krzyzewski and left the game with a hyperextended right knee, an injury team officials said didn't appear serious.
Kirk Hinrich added 14 points for the Americans, who led 52-38 at halftime. Brazil staged a big comeback while Anthony sat out the rest of the warmup game before the world basketball championship.
Brazil went on a 16-0 run right after the break to grab a 54-52 advantage. The teams then traded the lead throughout the third quarter.
Taking advantage of Anthony's absence, Brazil went on the attack. Welington Dos Santos rattled the U.S. defense with his speed and passing, while Leandro Barbosa of the Phoenix Suns, and Alex Garcia repeatedly drove to the basket. Both finished with 14 points.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao dictated play under the basket, racking up six defensive rebounds and three offensive boards in the third quarter. He fouled out in the final frame with Brazil trailing 85-82.
LeBron James made a late layup, and Joe Johnson -- who finished with 12 points -- added one from the free-throw line to seal it for the Americans.
Hinrich was 8-for-8 from the foul line, and hit two of four 3-point attempts.
The hard-fought win followed two easy U.S. victories and offered a preview of the tougher compe ion the Americans will likely face at the world championship, which begins in Japan on Aug. 19.
http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/wbc200...ory?id=2543157
I hope Carmelo is going to be okay. It is such a shame to be injured- especially when you have put in so much work for an important tournament.
Not that it matters, but I don't recall ever seeing Dirk flop before. He would have to be trying to play defense to do that and that just doesn't happen very oftenIn fact, the only guy on the Mavs that even tries to take a charge on defense is Devin Harris.
Not that it matters, but I don't recall ever seeing Dirk flop before. He would have to be trying to play defense to do that and that just doesn't happen very often
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Not that it matters, but I don't recall ever seeing Dirk flop before. He would have to be trying to play defense to do that and that just doesn't happen very often
Same problem as before-- can't score against a team that plays a good zone defense. This team still doesn't have pure jump shooters that are needed for international play.
PS-- Can't people keep their BS out of this thread and discuss the game between the US and Brazil??
I'll be curious to see how badly hurt Mello is. This may be Jamison's opportunity to make the final roster.
In fact, the only time Dirk ever hits the floor is on offense. All he ever does on defense is swat at the ball from the side. Trying to take charge and/or flopping on defense is not something he remotely knows how or tries to do.
Anyone that thinks differently is CLUELESS, but that doesn't surprise me with some of you.
When is the final roster going to be announced?
When we play with USA, we just need put Rasho , Breza and Slokar under the basket and USA is going down
Fear the Sho!When we play with USA, we just need put Rasho , Breza and Slokar under the basket and USA is going down
Two more weeks.
If Slovenia win the game against USA, that would be something ....... Can you imagine Slovenia with 2 milions of people bet USA lol
I cant wait for this game....
I just hope that Rasho stops with his outside shots , becouse i become nervous when he starts to shoot from outside
Completely agree. He has no clue how to body up and play defense, therefore all he does is get beat and come in late to swat at the ball. Hard to take a flop when you are always behind the guy you defend.
But he is the new 3-point threat.I just hope that Rasho stops with his outside shots , becouse i become nervous when he starts to shoot from outside
Seriously, though, I think it will be interesting for NBA fans to see Rasho in a different light- under FIBA rules and as the leader of his team.
If Slovenia win the game against USA, that would be something ....... Can you imagine Slovenia with 2 milions of people bet USA lol
I cant wait for this game....
I just hope that Rasho stops with his outside shots , becouse i become nervous when he starts to shoot from outside
Believe.
It is going to be fantastic! I am so excited!!!!!But he is the new 3-point threat.
Seriously, though, I think it will be interesting for NBA fans to see Rasho in a different light- under FIBA rules and as the leader of his team.
Dirk never flops
How did Wade do in Melo's absence?
Pistons<Spurs,
Care to elaborate on how this is an All Star game, where defense isn't needed and where the mentality is to score 100+. I'm curious about your opinion.
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