2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!)

Moderators: Clav, Domejandro, ken6199, bisme37, Dirk, KingDavid, cupcakesnake, bwgood77, zimpy27, infinite11285

Who wins the quarterfinal games on Tuesday?

Poll ended at Tue Aug 6, 2024 3:42 pm

Germany
58
21%
vs Greece
13
5%
Serbia
50
18%
vs Australia
17
6%
France
8
3%
vs Canada
62
22%
Brazil
6
2%
vs United States
63
23%
 
Total votes: 277

User avatar
xb3at band1tx
Sixth Man
Posts: 1,906
And1: 2,503
Joined: Sep 29, 2012
     

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#741 » by xb3at band1tx » Tue Aug 6, 2024 8:57 pm

lmao no mercy
Revived
RealGM
Posts: 37,477
And1: 22,249
Joined: Feb 17, 2011

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#742 » by Revived » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:00 pm

That was nice by Haliburton.
Whateva
Pro Prospect
Posts: 935
And1: 97
Joined: Jun 09, 2006
Location: Spain

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#743 » by Whateva » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:01 pm

AI_Efficiency wrote:This is the best the US has looked. I wonder how much of it is Brazil not being that good vs. US also taking elimination play more serious.
Revived
RealGM
Posts: 37,477
And1: 22,249
Joined: Feb 17, 2011

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#744 » by Revived » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:02 pm

Booker’s been top 3 player for team USA and outside of LeBron, he’s been most consistent.
User avatar
California Gold
Analyst
Posts: 3,304
And1: 3,811
Joined: Aug 15, 2013
Location: Orange County/SF Bay Area/Boston
 

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#745 » by California Gold » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:06 pm

Does Brazil have money on them covering the spread or something? :lol:
Revived
RealGM
Posts: 37,477
And1: 22,249
Joined: Feb 17, 2011

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#746 » by Revived » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:08 pm

It must be kinda awkward for these superstar players to play end of blowout games lol especially when it’s for a game that matters, not like an All Star game or something.
PushDaRock
RealGM
Posts: 15,085
And1: 11,303
Joined: Jun 22, 2011

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#747 » by PushDaRock » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:08 pm

FIBA Bruno is really quite good
User avatar
Heat3
RealGM
Posts: 20,401
And1: 16,179
Joined: May 26, 2006
Location: Where all the children are above average.
Contact:
   

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#748 » by Heat3 » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:08 pm

Hero of the games getting serenaded by the home crowd. Nice.
Pat Riley wrote:There are only two options regarding commitment. You're either IN or you're OUT. There is no such thing as life in-between.

James Johnson wrote:The culture is REAL.

Image
User avatar
El Alonzo scowl
Veteran
Posts: 2,598
And1: 5,596
Joined: Feb 19, 2010
Location: Wade County
 

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#749 » by El Alonzo scowl » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:10 pm

KD now the FIBA record book holder for Team USA, Jokic the GOAT Nugget. Melo's legacy has been erased.
User avatar
xb3at band1tx
Sixth Man
Posts: 1,906
And1: 2,503
Joined: Sep 29, 2012
     

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#750 » by xb3at band1tx » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:10 pm

Image
AI_Efficiency
Sixth Man
Posts: 1,917
And1: 940
Joined: Jan 18, 2017

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#751 » by AI_Efficiency » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:11 pm

California Gold wrote:Does Brazil have money on them covering the spread or something? :lol:

Crazy though how close Vegas still gets with an international game and a 30+ point spread.
User avatar
BarbaGrizz
Analyst
Posts: 3,614
And1: 1,755
Joined: May 25, 2007
Location: Brazil
     

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#752 » by BarbaGrizz » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:14 pm

BarbaGrizz wrote:Is anyone ready to watch Caboclo school Embiid?

30 pts in 20 shots

:rock:
Celtic Koala wrote:The only player from the 90s that would have been a top 10 player in the modern league would have been MJ and if you stretch it a bit Olajuwon

bstein14 wrote:Mikan is much worse than Luka Garza, who can't even make an NBA roster today
User avatar
RookieStar
RealGM
Posts: 28,095
And1: 8,181
Joined: Jul 01, 2009
 

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#753 » by RookieStar » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:15 pm

So... the next stage are gonna be rematches then? Same outcome or some surprises?
SeattleJazzFan
Assistant Coach
Posts: 4,341
And1: 2,717
Joined: Jul 09, 2004
Location: Seattle, WA

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#754 » by SeattleJazzFan » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:21 pm

tatum has been straight trash. pretty clear the olympic stage is too much for him. he shouldn't see another minute. durant and edwards have been too good at that wing spot - no reason for him to see the floor.

guards - jrue/book/curry
wings - bron/kd/edwards
bigs - ad/embiid/bam

that's the nine man rotation we should see in the final two games.
User avatar
JasonStern
RealGM
Posts: 12,264
And1: 4,296
Joined: Dec 13, 2008
 

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#755 » by JasonStern » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:26 pm

Let's be honest. Durant isn't very likeable. But I'm damn glad he's playing for Team USA versus not playing or playing for a competitor.
Because love can burn like a cigarette.
And leave you left with nothing.
Leave you left with nothing.
cursedsportsfan
Rookie
Posts: 1,131
And1: 1,642
Joined: Apr 19, 2014
       

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#756 » by cursedsportsfan » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:27 pm

Don’t bet often but USA to cover and Lebron over on his assists felt like easy money. Happy I placed a decent sized wager
User avatar
JasonStern
RealGM
Posts: 12,264
And1: 4,296
Joined: Dec 13, 2008
 

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#757 » by JasonStern » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:27 pm

lobosloboslobos wrote:
JasonStern wrote:'Merica needs to annex Canada. They can keep Queubec. SGA deserves better than to be torched by Evan Fournier.


gtfo


Sick comeback!

I don't think Canada even wants Quebec. Enjoy spending the next 4 years on forums explaining that Canada is a hockey country - not a basketball country. Gobert is way underrated defensively. If the Raptors could pick up Fournier, that's a move they have to make. Batum isn't washed. Etc., etc.

I'll just enjoy my 122-87 win.
Because love can burn like a cigarette.
And leave you left with nothing.
Leave you left with nothing.
User avatar
bisme37
Forum Mod - Celtics
Forum Mod - Celtics
Posts: 25,113
And1: 73,082
Joined: May 24, 2014
 

Re: 2024 Olympic BASKETBALL Thread (pt.4.2: Quarterfinals are set!) 

Post#758 » by bisme37 » Tue Aug 6, 2024 9:35 pm

Return to The General Board