FIBA World Cup 2014

LamarMatic7 · Post #1 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 1:04 pm

shouldn't we have a thread for this?

I'm pumped to watch all the countries play, whether they are contenders or they are among the weakest yet have some NBA player leading them like Blatche for Philippines or Gorgui Dieng for Senegal.

I know some of the older heads of the board would enjoy Croatia against Argentina with plenty of current and past NBA players, most importantly including Walter Herrmann who's still representing Argentina in international competition.

LamarMatic7 · Post #2 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 2:36 pm

Serbia - France is a good one. a whole lot of players with NBA connections in this game. I'm very impressed by Joffrey Lauvergne who was drafted only 55th in 2013. He's come along real nicely and can do a whole lot on the court while being 6-11. Versatile dude. Miroslav Raduljica has been very good as well, he should have a place on an NBA roster this season.

meanwhile Boris is in Boris summer mode

Hornet Mania · Post #3 » by **Hornet Mania** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 4:10 pm

Team USA's defense looked locked in against Finland. Still wonder who scores when things tighten up late in a game, but if they play defense like that it might not even matter. Also glad to see Cousins getting some good run out there. He was willing to do the dirty work and looks determined to prove he can play in a disciplined team environment. I was also impressed by how he didn't retaliate after getting unjustly hammered by one of the Finnish guys (it was his 5th foul, he was frustrated and clearly trying to get his money's worth), DMC just sat on the floor for a minute to gather himself and then calmly got up and walked off. Great signs for him, and for Sacramento fans.

Amateur Wannabe · Post #4 » by **Amateur Wannabe** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 5:19 pm

LamarMatic7 wrote:Serbia - France is a good one. a whole lot of players with NBA connections in this game. I'm very impressed by Joffrey Lauvergne who was drafted only 55th in 2013. He's come along real nicely and can do a whole lot on the court while being 6-11. Versatile dude. Miroslav Raduljica has been very good as well, he should have a place on an NBA roster this season.

meanwhile Boris is in Boris summer mode

Serbia lost to France 74-73 by a dubious foul call on Lauvergne in France last possession

Lauvergne and Raduljica were the best on their rosters, both achieving PIR 21.

Hoping to watch some USA vs. Turkey tonight. Predictions? 30 diff?

LamarMatic7 · Post #5 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 5:22 pm

I think I was just the only person who watched Senegal - Puerto Rico.

Gorgui Dieng looked very well out there. Since Senegal needs him to be their leader, you can see him doing things you would never see him attempt in the NBA. He's handling the ball up to the three point line and looking comfortable doing it. Among the plays he made, he, per example, caught the ball with his back to the basket six feet from the basket and then drove to the paint and finished off with a running hook. Impressive.

Hamady N'Diaye from the Kings also had his moments. Three powerful two-handers and some great blocks on the defensive end.

LamarMatic7 · Post #6 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 5:26 pm

Amateur Wannabe wrote:
Serbia lost to France 74-73 by a dubious foul call on Lauvergne in France last possession

Lauvergne and Raduljica were the best on their rosters, both achieving PIR 21.

Hoping to watch some USA vs. Turkey tonight. Predictions? 30 diff?

yeah, it was a blah outcome after a very tense fourth quarter. Lauvergne just closed his eyes and drove into the Serbs.

how about Boris though. Invisible for 35 minutes and then excellent down the stretch. He really took matters (and the ball) in his own hands.

LamarMatic7 · Post #7 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 5:27 pm

next up for me is Greece vs Philippines. Curious to see how the heck does Blatche look leading a Philippines team.

Post #8 » by **JDR720** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 5:37 pm

http://www.fiba.com/basketballworldcup/2014/games

The game schedule

Amateur Wannabe · Post #9 » by **Amateur Wannabe** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 6:12 pm

LamarMatic7 wrote:
Amateur Wannabe wrote:
Serbia lost to France 74-73 by a dubious foul call on Lauvergne in France last possession

Lauvergne and Raduljica were the best on their rosters, both achieving PIR 21.

Hoping to watch some USA vs. Turkey tonight. Predictions? 30 diff?

yeah, it was a blah outcome after a very tense fourth quarter. Lauvergne just closed his eyes and drove into the Serbs.

how about Boris though. Invisible for 35 minutes and then excellent down the stretch. He really took matters (and the ball) in his own hands.

I think he pretty much controlled the game, 4 pts stat is very deceiving. In the end he did it like a boss. Unfortunately for me

I don't know what's wrong with Krstić again, Serbia really needs him. Hope it's not a major injury (reportedly had serious knee condition before the WC). With Nedovic out with injury and Micov recently being dismissed due to clash with coach Djordjevic, it doesn't look good for Serbia with only Bogdanovic being a pure SG.

LamarMatic7 · Post #10 » by **LamarMatic7** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 6:56 pm

Amateur Wannabe wrote:I think he pretty much controlled the game, 4 pts stat is very deceiving.

controlled the game? he missed the majority of the game due to foul problems.

Post #11 » by **JDR720** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:17 pm

Team USA is in some trouble

Liver_Pooty · Post #12 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:35 pm

Time for Davis to take over.

Amateur Wannabe · Post #13 » by **Amateur Wannabe** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:45 pm

LamarMatic7 wrote:
Amateur Wannabe wrote:I think he pretty much controlled the game, 4 pts stat is very deceiving.

controlled the game? he missed the majority of the game due to foul problems.

Well it seems I also missed majority of game since I only remember his moves :lol:

What in the world is happening to Team USA? Wasn't Turkey supposed to be average on this tournament

Post #14 » by **fatlever** » Mon Sep 1, 2014 5:30 pm

turned on argentina game at halftime, checked boxscore to see herrmann played 14 minutes in the 1st half and had 10pts and 5reb. awesome. and then he didnt play a single second in the 2nd half. not awesome.

thesneakysneak · Post #15 » by **thesneakysneak** » Mon Sep 1, 2014 11:49 pm

Senegal beating Croatia is fantastic

LamarMatic7 · Post #16 » by **LamarMatic7** » Tue Sep 2, 2014 9:53 am

thesneakysneak wrote:Senegal beating Croatia is fantastic

and it happened after one of the Croatian players (Krunoslav Simon) said before the game that he doesn't know any of the Senegalese players, they all look the same, and he just knows that Diouf (a soccer player) isn't playing. Gorgui Dieng continues to be awesome..

I unfortunately missed that game but afterwards loved how Hamed Haddadi went for 22 points in the first 17 minutes of a game against Serbia. two dunks in a row (the second one an and-1 poster on Raduljica), soon followed up by a jumper barely over the three point line which got him at 8 for 8 from the field. and then he picked his 3rd and 4th foul in a matter of 20 seconds and it was over.

Pau Gasol was playing out of his mind during the last game of the night. Made three three pointers in like a minute and half. He still has it in him when he's motivated.

LamarMatic7 · Post #17 » by **LamarMatic7** » Tue Sep 2, 2014 4:17 pm

Aussies just played the perfect half pressing Lithuania who miss their only real good point guard Kalnietis, forcing turnovers and just making every shot (for **** sakes, Joe Ingles couldn't miss). Up by 19 against my brothers Lithuanians at the half.

thesneakysneak · Post #18 » by **thesneakysneak** » Tue Sep 2, 2014 4:48 pm

Aussies and Lithuania are playing a great game now. Jawai just had a solid screen and put back dunk. Riiise big fellah.

LamarMatic7 · Post #19 » by **LamarMatic7** » Tue Sep 2, 2014 5:37 pm

Nate Jawai really put in a solid effort. He seemingly gets tired fast but he gave it all he had during those 7 minutes and that performance really was necessary for Australia at that point.

Joest2003 · Post #20 » by **Joest2003** » Tue Sep 2, 2014 6:34 pm

The fact plumlee is taking away from the few minutes that are available for Drummond is a shame. I wouldn't mind seeing coach K kick rocks its obvious he's using favouritism if he even has plumlee on the team to begin with. I say hireKevin Ollie but hey I am a uconn guy.