FIBA World Cup 2023 part 2 SEMIS (USA vs GERMANY : SERBIA vs CANADA) poll added

UcanUwill · Post #1361 » by **UcanUwill** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:42 pm

durden_tyler wrote:
UcanUwill wrote:So, now who finishes first between Italy and Serbia? Italy is fine, but I would really want to avoid Serbia...

Italy won over Serbia. (That 17 pt comeback haunting Serbia now, because of that choke they’ll face the US in the QF)

You mean they face Lithuania - USA winner? Oh ok, we were about to win, but we will throw a bone to US today, no problem.

the_other_guy · Post #1362 » by **the_other_guy** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:43 pm

UcanUwill wrote:So, now who finishes first between Italy and Serbia? Italy is fine, but I would really want to avoid Serbia...

Italy, because they won against Serbia. Lithuania does not need a win here. Its a shame because it would be interesting to see, if they needed.

UcanUwill · Post #1363 » by **UcanUwill** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:44 pm

the_other_guy wrote:
UcanUwill wrote:So, now who finishes first between Italy and Serbia? Italy is fine, but I would really want to avoid Serbia...

Italy, because they won against Serbia. Lithuania does not need a win here. Its a shame because it would be interesting to see, if they needed.

I know right, amazing feel to play USA, and cheer for your victory, but today you kind off dont want that... :lol:

LuDux1 · Post #1364 » by **LuDux1** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:50 pm

JV out-Jarening Jaren

dirkules_41 · Post #1365 » by **dirkules_41** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:52 pm

garrick wrote:
DanEu wrote:What is going on with Schroeder?
He just exploded at the coach.

He's always been a bit of a headcase to be honest.

Also the reason why Maxi isn't on this team. Probably also the reason why he doesn't stick around NBA teams for long despite his obvious talent.

Mamba81p · Post #1366 » by **Mamba81p** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:53 pm

Why Brunson is still starting over Hali beats me

Buckets22 · Post #1367 » by **Buckets22** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:53 pm

Lithuania playing bully ball.
I guess they are afraid that if they lose today and with the Latvia win they'll never hear the end of it from their neighbours.

durden_tyler · Post #1368 » by **durden_tyler** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:54 pm

So QF so far;

Italy vs Lithuania
Serbia vs USA
Germany vs X
Slovenia vs X

If Spain wins, they end up #2 and faces Germany (Latvia takes on Slovenia)

If Canada wins, they end up #1 and faces Slovenia (Latvia takes on Germany)

***just saw that Lithuania has a double digit lead over the Americans so maybe Serbia gets lucky LOL

r0drig0lac · Post #1369 » by **r0drig0lac** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:54 pm

lithuania is the biggest basketball system in history, population only 3 million people and they keep renovating and staying elite in the business.

MaceCase · Post #1370 » by **MaceCase** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:55 pm

Hali is selling. Didn't like his effort off a turnover, aint even fake hussle on that closeout.

the_other_guy · Post #1371 » by **the_other_guy** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:55 pm

Ok boys, relax a bit

Lithuania B team trashin USA C team lol

dirkules_41 · Post #1372 » by **dirkules_41** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:56 pm

Phreak50 wrote:Germany are mixing up their double teams on Luka rather than every single play like Australia’s pathetic coaching.

And now Slovenia gets a tech for a flop and another on hot headed Luka. He threw away the bronze medal in Tokyo and again can’t control his emotions.

Love Fiba refs not taking any crap.

As a Mavs fan watching him today really concerns me and pisses me off. Really 0 improvement in the area of on court behaviour. Still the same immature, overly emotional **** as always, when he manages to cut back on that he will make another step.

NirvanaFC · Post #1373 » by **NirvanaFC** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:56 pm

JV is owning team USA

durden_tyler · Post #1374 » by **durden_tyler** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:57 pm

the_other_guy wrote:Ok boys, relax a bit
Lithuania B team trashin USA C team lol

US still favored by 3.5 pts despite this big lead. Time to live bet on the Americans should be easy money.

UcanUwill · Post #1375 » by **UcanUwill** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:57 pm

Mamba81p wrote:Why Brunson is still starting over Hali beats me

Brunson is good tho, for a guy who is 6'0 or smth, his post defense is rather insane.

-Luke- · Post #1376 » by **-Luke-** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:57 pm

When Gordon Herbert took over the German national team two years ago, he said that the goal was to win a medal at every tournament. Some thought he was crazy. There aren't many laughing people left right now.

DaGawd · Post #1377 » by **DaGawd** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:58 pm

i think team usa might be in legit trouble this game

Phreak50 · Post #1378 » by **Phreak50** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:58 pm

Reaves getting bullied.

-Luke- · Post #1379 » by **-Luke-** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:59 pm

r0drig0lac wrote:lithuania is the biggest basketball system in history, population only 3 million people and they keep renovating and staying elite in the business.

Nothing but respect for Lithuanian basketball.

Sgt Major · Post #1380 » by **Sgt Major** » Sun Sep 3, 2023 12:59 pm

Watching Reaves getting bullied is awesome.

new WORLD CHAMPIONS will be?