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yeah, I think the odds for the US winning just doubled
I watched the game live yesterday and got to see Manu for the first time.
Short summary of the game:
Argentina started out well but got into a long slump late in the 1st quarter. They looked hesitant. by the end of the 1st, the score was just 11-12, Serbia up.
Then Hernandez took Manu out for the whole 2nd quarter and SM took advantage of it. Argentina was very stagnant. I didn't understand why he did it. One whole quarter with, I think, three of their starters not playing, is a bit long. Only Delfino's play kept them close at 29-35 by halftime.
SM really built up the lead by the 3rd Q, mostly with a lot of threes. Argentina couldn't come up with anything. Their shots weren't falling down. Manu was having a difficult time. Scola was very active inside though.
There were some points in the 4th where I thought they were really going to rally behind the 9pt deficit after the 3rd but SM's attack just kept on building up. Darko was very prolific last night, tipping in shots, converting threes. By the 2-min mark, Hernandez took out his starters because SM was leading by 16 then.
I hope this is just a 'fluke' game by Argentina. Sometimes they looked lost on offense. Too much hesitance, perhaps. Then they allowed a couple of backdoor plays and failed to box out on defence. The WC is a week away and I do hope they get their act together starting today.
The best player out there for Argentina yesterday was Delfino. Farabello also provided solid minutes. I liked his hustle plays.
I'll be watching Argentina vs. Slovenia today.
yeah, I think the odds for the US winning just doubled
they really played like crap yesterday, except for Delfino and at times, Manu and Luis...
I wouldn't put on anything on these games. Argentina has a quality team and they have experience -- I really don't see why they aren't one of the top 3-4 teams by default. I could see Spain and USA being better -- but after that? Are France, Greece, S&M, and Brazil really objectively better? Sure they could upset Argentina but why get so worked about these games? Argentina is the most experienced and probably the most talented team outside of the USA. I wouldn't worry until the tournement actually starts.
as i said, maybe it's just a 'fluke' game. after all, it has no bearing. but they could really use these games to tune up their system and they didn't do it yesterday.
GG Argentina and the y Argentinians here.
se te cayo el saco.
Darko with 17 points!
yeah, now argentina is on the other end of the spectrum
que te pasa??
I think Manu still has the blues from his stupid foul. I want US to win but it's sad to see ARG lose to some like Darko.
argentina played like before the olympics too... and we know what happened then
http://www.todayonline.com/articles/135933.asp
i would be there too! season ticket holder? i still can't believe tt he's just right in front of me.. the argentines showed flashes of brilliance but not enough to beat the serbia.. serbia had superior interior defense and nocioni was a no show.. i doubt ginobili is still living in the dirk foul shadow..
o yea.. i heard rasho scolding ..
U know what "Se te cayo el Saco" means right?
no, I don't, explain it to me please
and
I can't watch those games
It's a nice confidence boost for a young S&M team, good to see Darko show his stuff, but wait until the Tournament, then we will see the real Argentina
Yes you can! Search throu Slovenian national team thread!
I can't watch those games
You talking bout steamers?
I can't
But maybe in one month time I will be able to watch
too frickin late
WTF???see my videos.
Last edited by Cherry; 08-12-2006 at 12:39 PM.
Gracia por el video Cereza!WTF???
Damn, that sucks. Hopefully Argentina is just taking these games as what they are...practice, and not really putting forth their full efforts. I really, really want either Argentina or France to win it all! Booo USA!
Yeah, Manu doesn't look like he has the bluesWTF???
It's nice to see those guys having fun. Sometimes you forget it's just a game.
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