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

durden_tyler · Post #2241 » by **durden_tyler** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:33 am

j-ragg wrote:Never seen someone just not consider passing the ball like Schroder. Must be a nightmare to have this guy as a teammate.

Bertans Schrodered that last shot, you could say.

iggymcfrack · Post #2242 » by **iggymcfrack** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:33 am

If Bertans made that 3 at the end I would have had a spontaneous 5 minute orgasm

-Luke- · Post #2243 » by **-Luke-** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:34 am

Nothing but respect for this Latvian team!

Almost had heart attack, but semifinals baby.

Andi Obst · Post #2244 » by **Andi Obst** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:34 am

Not even happy right now. Still speechless.

Kinda impressive the rest of the guys got it done with a double agent running the show. Needless to say that this team doesn't have a chance to beat the American team.

Post #2245 » by **Mavrelous** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:36 am

Massive respect to team Latvia, what a run, they had to go up against the hardest team in the tournament, and were 1 3pt of the semi finals.

RSP83 · Post #2246 » by **RSP83** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:37 am

I don't like Bertans shot. If you want to push it like that, rather try to go to the hole for 2 and push the game to OT.

Muizha · Post #2247 » by **Muizha** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:37 am

Ah.. so close. That last shot was definitely a shot that Bertans can make and probably the best shot we could get with what time was left.

p.s. Dennis Schroder, lol

lambchop · Post #2248 » by **lambchop** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:38 am

Sedale Threatt wrote:Holy fck, Schroder … 4 for 26

Might actually be the record for most shot attempts in a fiba world cup game. Easily the worst performance of all time. Props to Germany for still getting a win.

-Luke- · Post #2249 » by **-Luke-** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:38 am

Schröder was a Bertans three away from a statue in Riga.

RSP83 · Post #2250 » by **RSP83** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:38 am

j-ragg wrote:Never seen Zagars play but god damn he is good.

He's been my favorite player of the tournament. I'd love to see him get a shot in the NBA. Not afraid of big moments.

iggymcfrack · Post #2251 » by **iggymcfrack** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:38 am

RSP83 wrote:I don't like Bertans shot. If you want to push it like that, rather try to go to the hole for 2 and push the game to OT.

People are saying that, but the defense was all over everyone and he gave them time to get a chance at a putback. I really think he made the right decision to just shoot. Plus he'd been so hot and he almost made it.

Ruma85 · Post #2252 » by **Ruma85** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:38 am

Little Nathan wrote:Not even happy right now. Still speechless.

Kinda impressive the rest of the guys got it done with a double agent running the show. Needless to say that this team doesn't have a chance to beat the American team.

I would disagree with that, they have a chance.

Post #2253 » by **zimpy27** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:39 am

iggymcfrack wrote:If Bertans made that 3 at the end I would have had a spontaneous 5 minute orgasm

Watch on YouTube

durden_tyler · Post #2254 » by **durden_tyler** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:39 am

FIBA rules says not allowed to call timeout on a live ball correct? They should allow it at least in the last 2 minutes methinks. Won’t affect much of the pace and will add more excitment i think.

iggymcfrack · Post #2255 » by **iggymcfrack** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:39 am

RSP83 wrote:
j-ragg wrote:Never seen Zagars play but god damn he is good.

He's been my favorite player of the tournament. I'd love to see him get a shot in the NBA. Not afraid of big moments.

I'd really love to see the Nuggets sign him. There's no way he's less valuable than Reggie Jackson. I could totally see him coming in to run bench units in the playoffs.

KillMonger · Post #2256 » by **KillMonger** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:39 am

Ruma85 wrote:
Little Nathan wrote:Not even happy right now. Still speechless.

Kinda impressive the rest of the guys got it done with a double agent running the show. Needless to say that this team doesn't have a chance to beat the American team.

I would disagree with that, they have a chance.

with dennis playing like that? they don't

Andi Obst · Post #2257 » by **Andi Obst** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:40 am

Ruma85 wrote:
Little Nathan wrote:Not even happy right now. Still speechless.

Kinda impressive the rest of the guys got it done with a double agent running the show. Needless to say that this team doesn't have a chance to beat the American team.

I would disagree with that, they have a chance.

I forgot to add "...if they keep playing like that."

They absolutely have a chance if Schröder doesn't look like the worst basketball player who ever touched a basketball.

Andi Obst · Post #2258 » by **Andi Obst** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:41 am

RSP83 wrote:I don't like Bertans shot. If you want to push it like that, rather try to go to the hole for 2 and push the game to OT.

I didn't mind it tbh. Defense didn't expect it and it certainly wouldn't have been his craziest make of the day. Also got them the chance to tie it on a putback.

-Luke- · Post #2259 » by **-Luke-** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:42 am

If Canada wins later, Serbia and Germany go to the Olympics.

Message Boar · Post #2260 » by **Message Boar** » Wed Sep 6, 2023 10:42 am

Germany squeaking by despite Schröder doing his best to sabotage them.

I doubt they have much of a chance against the US though, especially with a rest disadvantage after such hard-fought game. Schröder for sure needs to play a lot better (and focus more on distributing/defending) for them to have any chance. Germany does have a few physical bigs to get on the boards, though. So maybe that can be their advantage.

Edit: Schröder's line for anyone who didn't see it: 4/26 (0/8 from 3) for 9 points, 1 rebound, 2 steals, 4 assists, 4 turnovers, 4 fouls. -20 in his 30 minutes on the floor. And Germany somehow still won.

new WORLD CHAMPIONS will be?