JV at World Cup 2014

TheGoodDoctor · Post #141 » by **TheGoodDoctor** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 5:11 pm

Jonas the Dream Valanciunas

Laure · Post #142 » by **Laure** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 5:12 pm

JV4MVP wrote:
Laure wrote:Exactly, he looks a lot quicker than last year at the same time.

I only saw 5 mins of the game. Does he look quicker because the opponents are less athletic than NBA players? He did appear more fluid in his movements.

His opponents are a few inches shorter and really mobile. I'd say JV is as quick as them and overpowers them easily. Encouraging, because last year he was an offensive foul machine.

xprt · Post #143 » by **xprt** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 5:15 pm

Opposing C with 16 points already

Jstock12 · Post #144 » by **Jstock12** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 5:35 pm

xprt wrote:Opposing C with 16 points already

JV is such a scrub defensively

Tomazan · Post #145 » by **Tomazan** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 5:42 pm

Lol. Lee scored most of his points vs Kavaliauskas, not JV

Jstock12 · Post #146 » by **Jstock12** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 5:44 pm

THAT PASS

JVHOF · Post #147 » by **JVHOF** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 5:50 pm

JV subbed.. wats the statline?

BackseatBoss · Post #148 » by **BackseatBoss** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 5:52 pm

JV had 20 points, 10+ rebounds, beast passing game, at least 2 assists and 2 blocks.

kiriux · Post #149 » by **kiriux** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 5:57 pm

20 + 11 + 2 blocks according to http://live.baskethotel.com/lkf/

Thespianoid · Post #150 » by **Thespianoid** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:00 pm

I'm so happy JV looked mobile and could use his size well. Instead of being a big lug. So much relief.

Beast game, also pleased he showed his underrated court vision.

How was his defense?

Tomazan · Post #151 » by **Tomazan** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:00 pm

Final Time :

Lithuania 83-66 Finland

Jonas Valanciunas scored 20 points ( 6/9 FG 8/10 FT ) also got 11 rebounds (6 off/5def) , 2 blocks.

ptyca · Post #152 » by **ptyca** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:05 pm

my first impression about JV is his basketball iq has improved. Look like he is more matured player now.

Darknemo2000 · Post #153 » by **Darknemo2000** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:06 pm

Thespianoid wrote:I'm so happy JV looked mobile and could use his size well. Instead of being a big lug. So much relief.

Beast game, also pleased he showed his underrated court vision.

How was his defense?

Its was ok. Lee, opposing center, scored a lot of points but most of them came agaisnt Kavaliauskas, lithuanian second center. Over all, JV looked surprisingly mobile. His opponents very smaller, but JV was still faster and of course much more powerful than them. Also judging from this game his court vision and basketball IQ improved

Arman_tanzarian · Post #154 » by **Arman_tanzarian** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:06 pm

This is a good sign for turtle folks. This teams Future hinges on JV continued development.

UcanUwill · Post #155 » by **UcanUwill** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:06 pm

His passing took me by surprise. Made a few very nice cross passes, and when it looked like he will force a turnover, he passed the ball out every time.

raptor jesus · Post #156 » by **raptor jesus** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:07 pm

JV looked great passing the ball. He passed out of the double team confidently with skill and precision, leading to a few hockey assists. Hope it's a harbinger of less turnovers this season.

Darknemo2000 · Post #157 » by **Darknemo2000** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:17 pm

Lithuanians coach "I am very happy about the fact that Jonas is much quicker this year".

Guess coach also noted Jonas surprising mobility. Judging from all the shots before I thought Jonas would come heaver and slower than last season but he in fact looks quicker.

TankNation123 · Post #158 » by **TankNation123** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:17 pm

can someone post highlights of JV today?

missed it

Tomazan · Post #159 » by **Tomazan** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:27 pm

Some photos for our Canadian friends ( *taken from http://www.lrytas.lt * ) :

Thespianoid · Post #160 » by **Thespianoid** » Sat Aug 9, 2014 6:36 pm

Does anyone know if they will upload the full game onto sportotv.lt? It seems some of the past games are there.