State of the Union. Team Canada Basketball. (FIBA Americas Aug.31-Sep.15)

Samurai_Raps · Post #2821 » by **Samurai_Raps** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 3:34 am

I think the way this is rounding out, is that we want Mexico to beat Argentina, and if we win the rest of the way, Argentina, Mexico and Canada should all end up 6-1. Since Mexico beat Argentina, Argentina beat us, and (hopefully) we beat Mexico, I think point differential comes into play, which we should win handily, giving us first place and avoiding either of those teams in the semifinals.

Post #2822 » by **Undefeated** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 3:57 am

This Mexico/PR game is good

Samurai_Raps · Post #2823 » by **Samurai_Raps** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 4:08 am

its on tape delay on TSN

vi3t · Post #2824 » by **vi3t** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 4:28 am

Barea totally choked, how do you miss that

frumble · Post #2825 » by **frumble** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 4:56 am

Samurai_Raps wrote:I think the way this is rounding out, is that we want Mexico to beat Argentina, and if we win the rest of the way, Argentina, Mexico and Canada should all end up 6-1. Since Mexico beat Argentina, Argentina beat us, and (hopefully) we beat Mexico, I think point differential comes into play, which we should win handily, giving us first place and avoiding either of those teams in the semifinals.

Yes, that is the scenario I am hoping for as well. But the tie break would be the point differential in the head-to-head games, not the overall point differential. So, having lost to Arg by 7, we would need to beat Mex by at least 7. E.g., Can beats Mex by 10, and Mex beats Arg by let's say 12, we would win by being +3 in those games, Mex would be second at +2, and Arg 3rd at -5.

But I am getting ahead of myself. Still plenty of games left, and it would not surprise me if Mex and/or Arg loses tomorrow.

DrCoach · Post #2826 » by **DrCoach** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 11:37 am

Alfred wrote:It's a shame that Heslip is probably too small to play in the NBA, because his shot is automatic.

28 ppg in dleague was impressive as well

TheRealDeal · Post #2827 » by **TheRealDeal** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 3:41 pm

DrCoach wrote:
Alfred wrote:It's a shame that Heslip is probably too small to play in the NBA, because his shot is automatic.

28 ppg in dleague was impressive as well

True, but you have to consider the team he was playing for.

That means full-court pressure for 48 minutes and five-man substitutions every two minutes. Arseneault also advises his players to treat the shot clock as if it were only 12 seconds instead of 24. He wants layups and 3-pointers. Midrange jumpers are to be avoided at all costs.

“You’re still going to have people discount the offense because it can look like a video game,” Lee said. “But when it comes to his shooting ability, none of this is a fluke.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/19/sports/basketball/brady-heslip-78-points-in-2-games-give-him-hope-of-reaching-nba.html?_r=0

curryking3 · Post #2828 » by **curryking3** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 4:20 pm

When is the next Canada game?

I literally missed all of them because of a wedding lol.

Zeno · Post #2829 » by **Zeno** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 4:23 pm

With teams being able to dress 13 guys and regularly only playing 9 guys anyway, it seems there would be value in having one or even two Heslip types on the bench just for shot-clock-off offensive sets at the end of quarters and games.

TheFutureMM · Post #2830 » by **TheFutureMM** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 4:26 pm

curryking3 wrote:When is the next Canada game?

I literally missed all of them because of a wedding lol.

7PM tonight.

kieferli · Post #2831 » by **kieferli** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 4:37 pm

Can I watch on TV ? And where can I find the schedule ? Please and thank

Mikestro · Post #2832 » by **Mikestro** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 5:12 pm

kieferli wrote:Can I watch on TV ? And where can I find the schedule ? Please and thank

I believe TSN is broadcasting all of Canada's games.

The tourney schedule can be found here: http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/event/p/sid/8062/schedule.html

carl_english · Post #2833 » by **carl_english** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 5:24 pm

Where do you watch archived vids?

aw8 · Post #2834 » by **aw8** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 7:49 pm

Steve Nash can speak spanish?

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORrE0ZhFfPE[/youtube]

hsb · Post #2835 » by **hsb** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 7:56 pm

The last post game had Maurizio Gherardini, forgot about his involvement with the program.

kieferli · Post #2836 » by **kieferli** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 7:58 pm

Mikestro wrote:
kieferli wrote:Can I watch on TV ? And where can I find the schedule ? Please and thank

I believe TSN is broadcasting all of Canada's games.

The tourney schedule can be found here: http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fa/event/p/sid/8062/schedule.html

Thank

NorthofAmerica · Post #2837 » by **NorthofAmerica** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 8:08 pm

aw8 wrote:Steve Nash can speak spanish?
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORrE0ZhFfPE[/youtube]

Wow, I had no idea. His spanish is far from perfect but it was still a pretty good interview. He did spend his entire career in areas with large latino populations so I guess he was able to learn and practice a bit.

cammac · Post #2838 » by **cammac** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 8:24 pm

NorthofAmerica wrote:
aw8 wrote:Steve Nash can speak spanish?
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORrE0ZhFfPE[/youtube]

Wow, I had no idea. His spanish is far from perfect but it was still a pretty good interview. He did spend his entire career in areas with large latino populations so I guess he was able to learn and practice a bit.

I believe his ex. Alejandra Amarilla is a Latino.

slothrop8 · Post #2839 » by **slothrop8** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 9:53 pm

Based on my number crunching a Canada win paired with Mexico beating Venezuela later tonight would effectively clinch a semi-final appearance for Canada. There would still be 1 wild scenario involving both Venezuela and the Dominican winning out with the DR beating Canada by at least 13 points that could potentially leave Canada out - but assuming that doesn't happen - a Canada/Mexico sweep tonight essentially punches Canada's ticket.

SuperSant · Post #2840 » by **SuperSant** » Mon Sep 7, 2015 10:18 pm

Nash is the guest on Tim and Sid next for those who want to tune in to Sportsnet!