Quarterfinals, Spain vs. Serbia

[oranJe]

Garbajosa is always the martyr...

poor garba.. his hand stretches in exactly the same spot, too. and even though he wears a mask, I'm quite sure he has the exact same expression on his face

[Luíz for 3]

I'm wondering if Serbians are cheering about their win or about Spanish loss...

Look like you are right!!!

[Luíz for 3]

That has nothing to do with constant renewal that you mentioned. One golden generation is not a constant.

How long last a generation? Maybe 10 years, in this case 2000-2010. Rudy and Marc are among the top players in European Basketball, and, together, they still have 5 years ahead... Rubio, Llull and Claver more 10 years! I consider this renewal...

[Red 7]

now that the dust has settled.. what do you think of Scariolo's decision not to foul in a tied game with 25" to go? I know other coaches would think otherwise, even if it had to be Milos shooting. Some say it's best to handle a situation yourself than to play for defeat or overtime (zots, for instance), and I tend to agree with that.

Well its hard. If you have a strong defence you know that it is not very likely for a foul to be called in the last 5 seconds of an extremely important game (Serbia v. Croatia the exception). If you foul and then are down by two that adds a whole load different pressure on to your team. Cause if you're fouled then, it only takes a 1/2 from the line to loose. Its a tough decision, I would personally go for the good defence, as defending is easier than attacking. Obradovic chooses this route as well. Its Yannakis who would foul as he would rather have the last attack in his hands.

[Buzissa]

Garbajosa is always the martyr...

[oranJe]

now that the dust has settled.. what do you think of Scariolo's decision not to foul in a tied game with 25" to go? I know other coaches would think otherwise, even if it had to be Milos shooting. Some say it's best to handle a situation yourself than to play for defeat or overtime (zots, for instance), and I tend to agree with that.

[anonimus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC03hmS1Brk&feature=channel

[anonimus]

error

[dxjayrock2008]

Spanish National Basketball Team--->Me duele el corazón!/My heart hurts!

[movingscreen]

well done serbia

[dxjayrock2008]

Arenas was the king of DC for about three months in 2006. His 25th birthday party was the top story in the local media for days. Not many athletes have gone from relative obscurity to superstardom and back again has quickly as Agent Zero.

This picture is epic! Lol.

[honeybadger]

there is no reason to be grumpy
this is not the end for Spain..they will be better team next year with Calderon..and some other coach..

you are right... Still, we have to commend the Spanish. They have shown to be gracious in defeat (this is what marca writes):
"In their genes, there is only one word - victory. Historically, they are used to teaching others basketball. Teo has returned the Serbian team in the orbit, after they have been wondering around aimlessly in the desert for several years, in a difficult political situation".
Spain will survive, no doubt about it. I'm sure we'll see some other great players from Spain emerge.

[granger]

I was watch this game again, and it was the best game in maybe last 5 years, even more
full tempo game, a several amazing shoots from both teams, constant fight and for the end, game winner shoot from 9 meters.

[anonimus]

Where have all the Spanish fans gone?

there is no reason to be grumpy
this is not the end for Spain..they will be better team next year with Calderon..and some other coach..

[Red 7]

Look at how things turn out. Last season with Olympiakos, Teodosic took 7-8 last shots and missed them all. Not only that but he made horrible decisions in those last seconds. The culmination of the horrible decisions was the one that he took in the EL semi-final game v. Partizan where some romantics (myself included) have suggested that maybe it was a pass to Childress . The only thing that I can say is that Duda indeed inspires players cause under Giannakis, Teodosic would not have made that last shot (even though Giannakis supported Teodosic the entire season last year). As an Oly fan I can't wait to see Duda, Milos and Keselj settle in for the new season.