Argentina v Spain starting now

[TE]

Spain is probably the top on the 2nd tier, but this Team USA is staaaaaaaacked, IMO. Lebron is playing out of his mind, and Durant is also something else. They are carrying some old baggage like Kobe, but I don't think he'll be enough to kill their chances completely(*)...


(*) Provided he doesn't take 30+ shots in a game...

nono directin' dem jabs at anytin Laker related


I agree with your categorizing of the teams in terms of tier. Had Rubio been playing, I'd probably move Spain up a bit...but that ain't the case

[urunobili]

When does Argentina play the US?

[TE]

When does Argentina play the US?

tomorrow

[TE]

2:30 pm CT, will be shown on ESPN 2.

[ElNono]

2:30 pm CT, will be shown on ESPN 2.

Actually the game will be shown live on NBA TV.... ESPN 2 will re-broadcast at 11 pm CST...

[Brazil]

I think teams in these games rank as follow:

1st tier: Team USA
2nd tier: Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil, a dark horse team (ie: Russia)
3rd tier: everyone else

Given there's only 3 medals, and games are played every other day, it should be fun to watch.

Spain is certainly not on the same tier than France, Argentina and Brazil tbh

it is

1. USA









2. Spain





3. the rest

[ElNono]

Don't know about that... I think they have the potential to be on a tier of their own, but their last Worlds wasn't anything to write home about... tbh, I don't recall if Pau played that one...

[TE]

Don't know about that... I think they have the potential to be on a tier of their own, but their last Worlds wasn't anything to write home about... tbh, I don't recall if Pau played that one...

pau didn't play back in the 2010 WC, if that's what you're wondering.

[TE]

Spain is certainly not on the same tier than France, Argentina and Brazil tbh

it is

1. USA









2. Spain





3. the rest

Respectfully disagree with you there...


We'll just have to see how the games play out

[ElNono]

pau didn't play back in the 2010 WC, if that's what you're wondering.

thanks!

[Josepatches_]

I think teams in these games rank as follow:

1st tier: Team USA
2nd tier: Spain, France, Argentina, Brazil, a dark horse team (ie: Russia)
3rd tier: everyone else

Given there's only 3 medals, and games are played every other day, it should be fun to watch.

Lol


1st USA
2nd Spain
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Rest

[dunkman]

Lol


1st USA
2nd Spain
.......
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Rest

Spain is much better than any other team, not named USA.
And could win the gold, maybe.
Tbh, Spain has become a sports superpower.

[racm]

Top of the world in football, a far but catching up second in basketball...

Now only if they dominated in athletics

[Brazil]

I saw the game France Brazil, these two teams are close. Maybe Argentina is a step ahead but globally Spain is his own tier.

[PingPong]

Spain is much better than any other team, not named USA.
And could win the gold, maybe.
Tbh, Spain has become a sports superpower.

Spain is a more sports talented Greece.

[DAF86]

Spain has some serious advantage downlow against the US (specially if coach-K keeps playing that re ed Paul, Kobe, Durant, Melo, Lebron line-up).

If them shots don't go in, watchout.

[TE]

Spain has some serious advantage downlow against the US (specially if coach-K keeps playing that re ed Paul, Kobe, Durant, Melo, Lebron line-up).

If them shots don't go in, watchout.

If coach K doesn't react accordingly matchup wise, it could very well be the United States' first loss since losing back in 2006.

[Stabula]

Spain is definitely in position to upset USA. They're not as athletic, sure, but their presence in the low post is an undeniable advantage.

[TE]

Spain is definitely in position to upset USA. They're not as athletic, sure, but their presence in the low post is an undeniable advantage.

They have to duplicate their 2008 Gold medal game performance from the perimeter to have a chance, which they surely can.

Spain is one of the few teams in contention that can control the tempo of the game. Brazil is the other team that was able to do that vs the United States. Argentina surprisingly was able to do that with Prigioni's composure and ability to setup the Argentinian offensive sets.

[TE]

I have to add: if teams are able to control the tempo of the game and make timely shots... they have a chance at the end. It really depends on how long teams can control the tempo, we all know too well to expect a Team USA surge in a number of stretches, it's all about controlling the game and doing the most possible offensively outside of those US runs.

[Stabula]

I'm sure Spain is crossing their fingers that USA gives Westbrick big minutes.

[TE]

I'm sure Spain is crossing their fingers that USA gives Westbrick big minutes.

Him and Melo.


Melo is gonna get destroyed trying to guard either one of the Gasols.