HotelVitale wrote:Man, lotta you guys seem really smug. This is basketball played amongst experienced grown men, German team is playing it well and they're earning everything they're getting. The defense isn't being lazy or stupid, they're getting beaten by good moves and good shots. They're obviously more physically talented but the German team players each know what they're good at and are just working their way into those spots and executing well once they get there. No one's entitled to win, games like this go to the team that makes the most tough shots and avoids the most little errors.
Yep, the world has catched up since '92. Skill difference is still there and US is the premier basketball nation, but in one game scenario they still have weaknesses that can be exploited by good opponent (like Germany/LTU/). The skill difference is not that big anymore, coaching and prep-work can go miles. Take a look at Latvians who since Banchi took over have only had 3 losses in 20 official games, i think.
What I am surprised is that there is really no on-ball pressure from guards, that has always been US strength. Let's see how this ends though.
