[DAY 3] Group B: Lithuania vs. Nigeria

[zik013]

The real question is Why Nigeria didnt shoot a quick 3p and make a quick foul later and try to reach somehow the +10.

exactly, that is not understandable... at least try... they could have had a chance.

[Olympiacos]

Nobody????

Where did I say they lost the game on purpose? Please keep this civil.

The real question is Why Nigeria didnt shoot a quick 3p and make a quick foul later and try to reach somehow the +10.

Because the point guard thought Lithuania was going to foul. So he was waiting for the foul to come.

[usagre]

It's called pride. A really good game by Nigeria to be sure, but still a very disappointing one for the Lithuanian team.

remember who you are talking to. they don't understand that concept.

[Hepcat]

Oh, and congrats to stojanov8, this has to be his wet dream come true.

If you read his posts, you can tell he's just a ten year old kid somewhere - meaning he doesn't have wet dreams yet.

Lithuania backed into first the same way his team did. A very poor showing overall.

[Federoy]

More than you?

Can't speak for my fellow Americans, but any country that produces women as fine as the Venezuelans will NEVER be on my shit list.

[Gytaz]

The real question is Why Nigeria didnt shoot a quick 3p and make a quick foul later and try to reach somehow the +10.

They would be at risk of losing the game this way. I guess, both teams decided to play it safe...

[Psofimis]

Can't speak for my fellow Americans, but any country that produces women as fine as the Venezuelans will NEVER be on my shit list.

Can you show some examples?I dont believe you otherwise. :P

[J-Mart]

sum venezuelan chef is getting that food poison ready for next gameday

[Mindozas]

The real question is Why Nigeria didnt shoot a quick 3p and make a quick foul later and try to reach somehow the +10.

It was clear that the win was more than enough for them. I suppose, they even didn't think about possibility to win by 10 and that it would mean smth, they were just too emotional about the win itself especially since it was undecided game till last minute. Even Skinn looked kinda surprised that Kalnietis doesn't foul him, so just kept the ball and that's all. A big win for them anyways. Congrats

[Psofimis]

They would be at risk of losing the game this way. I guess, both teams decided to play it safe...

In case they had missed the 3p they could just defend the +6.They didnt risk anything.Anyways...

[Hepcat]

9 of the Nigerian players are USA-born (they are of Nigerian descent of course, but I just thought it was worth pointing out).

Irrelevant. I really don't care where they were born. They were the Nigerian team, that's all that matters, and the Lithuanian team play abominably.

[Gytaz]

In case they had missed the 3p they could just defend the +6.They didnt risk anything.Anyways...

But what if Lithuania makes a three pointer, decides that -3 is a safe difference, fouls and then Nigerian player misses both free throws... Anyway, I think Mindozas is right.

[Psofimis]

It was clear that the win was more than enough for them. I suppose, they even didn't think about possibility to win by 10 and that it would mean smth, they were just too emotional about the win itself especially since it was undecided game till last minute. Even Skinn looked kinda surprised that Kalnietis doesn't foul him, so just kept the ball and that's all. A big win for them anyways. Congrats

You need a lot of experience to react properly and with a clear head on those occations and obviously the Nigerians didnt have that.I didnt accuse them.I ve just point the obvious for me behind my laptop...Congrats again to them and for you cu later

[macleopard13]

Who do you guys think would be a more lenient opponent, Greece or Puerto Rico? I think Greece - we beat them in all tournament games since 2007. As for Puerto Rico, we're not familiar with their playing style.

[Federoy]

I'm surprised by the result, but certainly not shocked. The Nigerians truly have skill, strategy, and a motivation to win. A couple of breaks here or there in the Venezuela game and they would've won the group. This result is great for the development of international basketball. It demonstrates that the "power" teams can no longer show-up and expect to dominate. More and more, parity of talent is starting to create balance which makes for exciting basketball. For the record, this isn't the first time Lithuania has stumbled versus an African side. An "A" side squad lost to Senegal six years ago at a tournament in France, so the precident has already been set.