Eurobasket 2022 (daily OP updates), day 11, all quarter finals teams known, Italy shocks Europe, eliminates Serbia

[CharityStripe34]

Yeah, sorry about that, if I could go back in time, I definitely take Montenegro out and add Germany. Germany now is one of the most talented teams around, but when I was just thinking basketball nations on a spot, I didn't think of Germany, it is still not very synonymous with basketball, at least it was that way in my mind at that moment.

Watching Giannis and Domantas SAbonis play under different coaches, reminded me how much coaching is important in Euro ball. We were a bit too hastle to write those guys off as FIBA chockers and disappointments maybe, but actual tournament yet to be played...

Some recent results :

Greece 89-80 Turkey (I believe Ataman was ejected haha)
Germany 101-90 Czech Republic
Italy 86-90 Serbia
Lithuania 78-76 Spain
Turkey 86-87 Poland (hm....?)
Finland 97-94 Ukraine

All results here : https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022/news/tracker-preparation-games-for-fiba-eurobasket-2022

This **** was hilarious. First half was a fairly so-so game for both teams, but I know Ataman got a technical. I was sitting at my desk at work sneak-watching and suddenly saw Itoudis sitting next to Ataman trying to explain something to him, then Ataman was "ejected" and simply moved to the baseline and sat there chilling

Was an entertaining game. Korkmaz, Sengun, Larkin and Osman all looked good. Gianni's brother Kosta had the game of his life, which even the commentators acknowledged.

[UcanUwill]

Kostas had a very good debut season in Euroleague for ASVEL, he is not just a scrub. Well, at least first half of the season. He started it strong, was far better than Victor Wembanyama, but when season went on, I think Kostas had few injuries and kinda fell from rotation a bit, Wembanyma got better with time and took more of those minutes. But overall, Kostas looked like a real player, I think he looked far better than Thanasis ever looked.

[CharityStripe34]

I agree he was showing signs in Euroleague and it has showed in these recent exhibition games. He's acquitted himself quite well. Wish he could make a few more free-throws but he's looking solid as a versatile defensive big that's finishing well around the rim.

[UcanUwill]

Huge news for Czech republic and group D. Czech biggest star, Tomáš Satoranský can miss Eurobasket due to recent injury. Group D looks so weak, just look at it.

[lambchop]

Huge news for Czech republic and group D. Czech biggest star, Tomáš Satoranský can miss Eurobasket due to recent injury. Group D looks so weak, just look at it.

Yea even the Netherlands has a shot at advancing now.

Group B looks like it will be tough for either Germany or BIH. With Nurkic and Musa they actually have a good squad. Not sure who will advance between the two. Lithuania, France and Slovenia are locks. Groups A isn't that strong either. I could even see the group B 4th seed beating the A 1st seed. But we'll see.

[Sgt Major]

Jokic is annihilating zee Germans at the moment.

[basketballRob]

Jokic is annihilating zee Germans at the moment.

Germany was without Schroder and Moritz Wagner.

[Swuul]

Based on the practice matches, Group C looks to be by far worst. Greece will win the group with zero effort, their first proper match will be against D4.

[mpoo_sin]

Jokic is annihilating zee Germans at the moment.

Germany was without Schroder and Moritz Wagner.

What was the result?
Anyone has a nice site where all the tests prior to the tourney are listed?

[mpoo_sin]

Theis is questionable for Eurobasket. Their power-ranking of 8th place suddenly looks overly optimistic...

[lambchop]

Jokic is annihilating zee Germans at the moment.

Germany was without Schroder and Moritz Wagner.

Wagner will miss the tournament due to injury. Either way Germany has no chance against Jokic unless they can somehow get prime Anthony Davis to play for them. It's simply a bad matchup for them.

[Goon]

Jokic is annihilating zee Germans at the moment.

Germany was without Schroder and Moritz Wagner.

What was the result?
Anyone has a nice site where all the tests prior to the tourney are listed?

Here you go:
https://www.fiba.basketball/eurobasket/2022/news/tracker-preparation-games-for-fiba-eurobasket-2022

Next up are the qualifiers for the world cup 2023, two rounds will be played, on August 25 and 28, but not all teams that will play at the Eurobasket are still in contention, but because the games mean something, it will give us more answers, some nice games too! Serbia plays Greece and Turkey, Slovenia vs Germany, Latvia Turkey is another nice one.

WC qualifiers can be found here: https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/european-qualifiers/groups

[Cubbies2120]

Jokic is annihilating zee Germans at the moment.

Germany was without Schroder and Moritz Wagner.

What was the result?
Anyone has a nice site where all the tests prior to the tourney are listed?

https://www.eurohoops.net/en/national-teams/1379597/serbia-beats-germany-83-56-fiba/

[Sgt Major]

Giannis got injured a few days ago, but his camp told it's was nothing serious, so I'm hoping I'll see him and Jokic go head to head in 4 days. Still can't believe that would be the first important game between the two.

[Mickey8]

Fake injury, he will play

[Pachinko_]

Giannis got injured a few days ago, but his camp told it's was nothing serious, so I'm hoping I'll see him and Jokic go head to head in 4 days. Still can't believe that would be the first important game between the two.

Former MVP Vs current MVP let's goooooo
What local time is the game?

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[CharityStripe34]

Giannis got injured a few days ago, but his camp told it's was nothing serious, so I'm hoping I'll see him and Jokic go head to head in 4 days. Still can't believe that would be the first important game between the two.

Nah, mostly load management.

I'm thinking he will wanna go up against Joker in Belgrade. Especially in a game Serbia needs to win to qualify. Absolute must see TV.



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[Sgt Major]

Giannis got injured a few days ago, but his camp told it's was nothing serious, so I'm hoping I'll see him and Jokic go head to head in 4 days. Still can't believe that would be the first important game between the two.

Former MVP Vs current MVP let's goooooo
What local time is the game?

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8:00 PM Belgrade time (09:00 Athens time)

[Pachinko_]

Giannis got injured a few days ago, but his camp told it's was nothing serious, so I'm hoping I'll see him and Jokic go head to head in 4 days. Still can't believe that would be the first important game between the two.

Former MVP Vs current MVP let's goooooo
What local time is the game?

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8:00 PM Belgrade time (09:00 Athens time)

Well ****, that's 4am in Melbourne LOL
Anyway, it's not the first time. I'll set the alarm, check the game and if Giannis doesn't play...

[Sgt Major]

Former MVP Vs current MVP let's goooooo
What local time is the game?

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8:00 PM Belgrade time (09:00 Athens time)

Well ****, that's 4am in Melbourne LOL
Anyway, it's not the first time. I'll set the alarm, check the game and if Giannis doesn't play...

I know the feeling, it's the same for me when the later round of the NBA playoffs start. There's nothing worse than 9:30 eastern USA time, as that's 3:30AM here. Can't stay up that long, can't get up that early.