France's first Olympic appearance since the 2000 gold medal game against the US. They can challenge the US athletically but can they find enough offense to challenge on the scoreboard?
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Group A, Day 1: USA vs. France
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The problem for France is that at their best they play like USA lite. I don't think you can beat the US trying to play their game. I think France can keep it respectable as long as Parker's in the game, whenever he's out expect the US to go on runs.Pistons: 2021-22 Let the Motorcade begin!!
Bronze medal 2013 Eurobasket prediction Game.
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Let's compare the two teams:
Inside scoring: USA (with Noah, it would've been even)
Outside scoring: USA (if properly defended, French guards can't hit threes)
Athleticism: USA
Defense: USA
Fast breaks: USA
Bball IQ: France
Teamwork: France
Hustling, offensive rebounding: France
Assertiveness: USA
France 3 - 6 USA
USA are clear favorites in this matchup. The presence of better big men and shooters would make the game closer, but I doubt that France will keep the deficit down to only 10 points by the final buzzer. I think it will be more like -10 for France at halftime and -15 at the final buzzer.
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Agreed guys, French can't beat USA by running and gunning or engaging in a wide open break affair. They might have a thing or two as a surprise, but I don't think we'll get ambushed here. It should be a nice opening game.Sacramento Kings
HERE WE STAY UNTIL THE COWBELLS COME HOME
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France is not a running and gunning team. I don't remember seeing them play like that since Vincent Collet started coaching them. Heck, I even wondered why they were not running more in the last competitions.
Rebounding was a big issue in preparation games, so I expect a huge US dominance in that area.
All in all, preparation has been chaotic, this is not the same team that finished second in last Euro.
I'll be (pleasantly) surprised if we finish at less that -20 ...
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The long-range bounce pass could be my favorite play in basketball.
US getting to run a bit.Originally posted by FedfanMost ppl get childish when they lose.Originally posted by GuTOrefs in games of Spain walks with literally poop in his pants afraid of the Spanish players
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Melo rebounding with the right and giving Parker a stiffarm with the left. That's why he's a great FIBA playerOriginally posted by FedfanMost ppl get childish when they lose.Originally posted by GuTOrefs in games of Spain walks with literally poop in his pants afraid of the Spanish players
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USA's jumpshots shot not falling for them. Very slow start for USA.Last edited by greenarcher; 07-29-2012, 01:59 PM.
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US back to shooting cold from outside and taking too many questionable early shots. Point guards have been awful. Rebounding has been good I guess.Originally posted by FedfanMost ppl get childish when they lose.Originally posted by GuTOrefs in games of Spain walks with literally poop in his pants afraid of the Spanish players
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