Men's Semifinal: USA vs. Argentina

[Duiz]

Men's Semifinal Basketball - Game 72

United States of America
vs.
Argentina

Day: Friday, August 22nd | Viernes, Agosto 22
Time: 10:15 AM EST | 11:15 AM (GMT -3) Buenos Aires
Website: http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/I ... 0202.shtml


Venue: Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium
Location: Wukesong Culture and Sports Center (Search the map)
Total land surface: 63,000 sq m


Team United States of America

Starters:


Jason Kidd[PG] - 1.5 PPG, 1.5 APG, 4-4 FG
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Kobe Bryant[SG] - 14.7 PPG, .474 FG%, 2.0 TOPG
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LeBron James[SF] - 15.8 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 4.1 APG
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Carmelo Anthony[PF] - 9.7 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 3.1 FPG
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Dwight Howard[C] - 11.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG, .737 FG%
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Key Bench Players


Dwayne Wade[SG] - 14.8 PPG, 2.1 SPG, .667 FG%
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Deron Williams[PG/SG] - 8.5 PPG, 3.1 APG, 2.7 RPG
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En este rincon, tenemos a los defendientes de la medalla de oro. Los gauchos, Argentina!


Team Argentina

Starters:


Pablo Prigioni[PG] - 8 PPG, 6 APG, 2.6 SPG
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Manu Ginobili[SG] - 20.3 PPG, 6 APG, 93.9% FT
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Andres Nocioni[SF] - 12.8 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 3.3 FPG
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Luis Scola[PF] - 17.8 PPG, 6.5 RPG, .597 FG%
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Fabricio Oberto[C] - 5.1 PPG, 4.3 RPG, .700 FG%
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Key Bench Player/Wildcard:


Carlos Delfino[SF] - 12.6 PPG, 1.5 SPG, .500 3P%
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[kno]

So was this just your attempt to start it up before Texan Baller did?

[prekazi]

Wohooo Gamethread!---- ugh kinda..

[Dedicated_76ers_fan]

Win by 20+, Aregentina isn't what it used to be. And America's depth will tire out their starters. I'd be suprised if we didn't get another Austraila like first half though.

[Rasho Brezec]

Gauchos will be lucky if they stay within 20.

[Duiz]

So was this just your attempt to start it up before Texan Baller did?

They guy that was banned banned? I guess so. Sorry if I failed.

[Dedicated_76ers_fan]

I like Argentina though, one of the best scoring teams in the world. It's too bad only 1 can win gold and it's not in the Gold Medal games we're playing each other.

P.S: If Calderon is sat down for a significant of time or unable to play, in the Spain-Lithuania game, Ricky Rubio may start. This will give us a better chance to see what he can do. I'm impressed with the little I've seen of him against the US. He'll definately create plays for others.

[edfmx86]

USA by 15

[CB4MiamiHeat]

I keep hearing how Argentina has no PG, but Prigioni is not THAT bad..or is it just me?

[Kuq_e_Zi91]

Nice thread Duiz! I like all the pictures and stuff with the line ups.

Anyways, USA by 12.

[semi-sentient]

Does anyone know if this game is being streamed (audio) anywhere?

[theTHIEF]

USA by 21

Dwight and Bosh force Oberto and Scola to retire from professional basketball...

[INKtastic]

US by 30. This team is even better than I thought going in. I expected an average margin of victory of about 20 and that the closest game would be a 10 point win. Instead, with 2 games left, the average is 32.0 and the closest game has been a 21 point win.

[Mumbles]

almost gametime! Can't wait Kobe and Melo's threes are comign aroudn at the right time.

[andykeikei]

US by 30. This team is even better than I thought going in. I expected an average margin of victory of about 20 and that the closest game would be a 10 point win. Instead, with 2 games left, the average is 32.0 and the closest game has been a 21 point win.

30? Really? It's always a tough fight against Argentina. You guys didn't win that much last year when they didn't even play their best players. I think 15 is more realistic to be honest.

[Mumbles]

US by 30. This team is even better than I thought going in. I expected an average margin of victory of about 20 and that the closest game would be a 10 point win. Instead, with 2 games left, the average is 32.0 and the closest game has been a 21 point win.

30? Really? It's always a tough fight against Argentina. You guys didn't win that much when they didn't even play their best players. I think 15 is more realistic to be honest.

The Fiba final resembled many of the olympic exhibition games. Not much passion in the 2nd half after a blowout. Plus no beastly D-Wade in those games. I wouldn't be suprised with a 25+ victory but you're probably right it will be tough.

[J~Rush]

Is this game really not being shown until 10:15 on the west coast?

[z_from_kc]

Let's do it USA. Time to prove the world aint caught up to ****! This is our sport. Argentina is nothing but a group of paper champs. Now that we're focused will prove that NO ONE can compete with us. Redemption is upon us. Where's all the US haters now??

[andykeikei]

Do you guys know that if they are going to show it live on TV on the westcoast? Or they are going to delay?

[Kobay]

Lets hope manu is not in on one of those days where he can't miss from the three no matter what.