Olympic BB: USA vs Greece

[Mountaineer]

USA up by 19 at the half. xthumbsupx Impressive defense so far and I love seeing us take it to the f'in Greeks. :D

[mcveyrl]

I've got the video pulled up at work (disappointing that NBC doesn't have commentary). We're still taking some junk layup shots, but overall we look pretty good.

[813Jag]

The team looks good. Especially Bosh, Wade, and Lebron. Is it me or does the team lose something when Carmello hits the floor?

[Mountaineer]

Bosh has been a terror so far. Carmello hits two from the line.

[bodoyle]

I've got the video pulled up at work (disappointing that NBC doesn't have commentary). We're still taking some junk layup shots, but overall we look pretty good.

I actually like it that there is no commentary. I am not a fan of the NBC hoops announcers.

[bodoyle]

That was a disgusting block by Howard

[Mountaineer]

Bosh.

xbowx xbowx xbowx xbowx

[BlueHen86]

I'm not watching, so if you guys would update the score periodically, I would appreciate it.xthumbsupx

[Mountaineer]

70-54

Wade to the line. About 35 seconds left in the 3rd.

[Mountaineer]

Pretty move by Wade to the rim. And 1.

74-54, end of 3rd.

[BlueHen86]

70-54

Wade to the line. About 35 seconds left in the 3rd.
Cool. Thanks.

[appfan2008]

I hve the feed on the computer at work but the connection speed aint fast enough... sux... i get like every other play... seems like they are getting sloppy

[bodoyle]

Up 20 after 3 and not playing that well. Looks more like street ball than I expected.

[813Jag]

Up 20 after 3 and not playing that well. Looks more like street ball than I expected.
They got sloppy in the 3rd. Greece made a few easy buckets.

[appfan2008]

wade seems to be able to drive at will

[APPALACHIANstate]

I noticed Greece has been driving to the basket rather well, are the considered the second best team at The Olympics?

[813Jag]

I noticed Greece has been driving to the basket rather well, are the considered the second best team at The Olympics?
They're tough, I'd say they are top 5.

[bodoyle]

I noticed Greece has been driving to the basket rather well, are the considered the second best team at The Olympics?

I would put Germany ahead of Greece with Dirk and Kamen.

[appfan2008]

Argentina and Spain round out the top 5 IMO

[mcveyrl]

I would put Germany ahead of Greece with Dirk and Kamen.

Greece apparently beat Germany pretty soundly not too long ago.

EDIT: Spain also beat Germany. Both were double digit wins.

[Mountaineer]

Greece apparently beat Germany pretty soundly not too long ago.

They did. I'd probably rank 'em:

USA
Spain
Greece
Argentina/Germany

[appfan2008]

spain is definately the one to look out for

[appfan2008]

oh i just remembered another that is the medal hunt... lithuania

[Mountaineer]

92-69. Final.

That was a fun one to watch. xnodx xbowx

I'm turning into a Bosh fan. xthumbsupx

[appfan2008]

i would like to see more playing time for redd as i think he can be a major asset when we play teams that use a zone d

[BlueHen86]

92-69. Final.

That was a fun one to watch. xnodx xbowx

I'm turning into a Bosh fan. xthumbsupx
Nice.

[813Jag]

i would like to see more playing time for redd as i think he can be a major asset when we play teams that use a zone d
I agree they will need his shooting.

[LacesOut]

Good win.

[elcid96]

When is the next game?

[Mountaineer]

08/16 22:15 PM
Men's Group B-Preliminaries - Game 48
United States vs Spain

10:15 AM Saturday. xnodx

[Ivytalk]

08/16 22:15 PM
Men's Group B-Preliminaries - Game 48
United States vs Spain

10:15 AM Saturday. xnodx

Gotta go kick some Gasol!:p

Q: How do you separate the men from the boys in Greece?
A: With a crowbar!:D

[elcid96]

What are the predictions for the Spain vs USA game?

[Cobblestone]

I wish I'd seen the game. It sounds like these guys are playing more like a team than that group in Athens did.

[813Jag]

I wish I'd seen the game. It sounds like these guys are playing more like a team than that group in Athens did.
They're not running alot of set offenses, but they are gelling well. I think they were embarrassed the last few years. They are going after shots like crazy. I've never been a fan of Lebron, but he's been hustling all over the court.

[Grizzaholic]

They're not running alot of set offenses, but they are gelling well. I think they were embarrassed the last few years. They are going after shots like crazy. I've never been a fan of Lebron, but he's been hustling all over the court.

Never really liked D-WADE but he has been a monster on D. Just amazing what he has done.