QF: Australia - Lithuania

[Straight forward]

Australia won't feel too much of pressure, IMO. When the last time they even were at semifinals at Olymics or WC? I think one of the reasons why they play so well is that they don't feel any pressure and some guys like Mills and Dellavedova feeling like unleashed doggies having fan in the park and everything goes for them so far. For Lithuania to lose in 4finals is a tragedy, for Australians - well, decent effort at Olympics. Basketball is not big of a deal in Australia.

Last 2 games Lithuania didn't show up, played soft. I guess the only positive - they won't come relaxed and sated. I hope it will be a dog fight.

[Boomer]

Australia won't feel too much of pressure, IMO. When the last time they even were at semifinals at Olymics or WC? I think one of the reasons why they play so well is that they don't feel any pressure and some guys like Mills and Dellavedova feeling like unleashed doggies having fan in the park and everything goes for them so far. For Lithuania to lose in 4finals is a tragedy, for Australians - well, decent effort at Olympics. Basketball is not big of a deal in Australia.

Last 2 games Lithuania didn't show up, played soft. I guess the only positive - they won't come relaxed and sated. I hope it will be a dog fight.

Let's be honest why Australia isn't feeling the pressure, or in fact just playing well. It's not because the Australians haven't been to the semis since 2000, it's because they are used to pressure now, 4 of the 5 starters have nba championship rings in the last 3 years, you can say they are Bench players but you can't be shit and make the roster of the nba champs.

[Straight forward]

Let's be honest why Australia isn't feeling the pressure, or in fact just playing well. It's not because the Australians haven't been to the semis since 2000, it's because they are used to pressure now, 4 of the 5 starters have nba championship rings in the last 3 years, you can say they are Bench players but you can't be shit and make the roster of the nba champs.

That's another good point. Huge confidence and knowing how to play under pressure. And also, they already experienced FIBA is not a walk in a park in previous tournaments. Maybe Australia had some attitude issues in the past and now they fighting like dogs, maybe they finally really want to win something at FIBA.

But again, It's not going to be easy. Lithuania usually coming with extra motivation in the knock out stage. It's live or die situation for them. I predict some fighting literally, some players might be thrown out.

[Boomer]

That's another good point. Huge confidence and knowing how to play under pressure. And also, they already experienced FIBA is not a walk in a park in previous tournaments. Maybe Australia had some attitude issues in the past and now they fighting like dogs, maybe they finally really want to win something at FIBA.

I think we have always wanted to win, but we just didn't have the players that have that big game big time pressure experience like we do now, delly and mills, bogut and baynes have all played in huge games now and recently. I just hope they don't crumble when it counts haha, as I've said our record against you guys stinks lol.

[Mindozas]

I think we have always wanted to win, but we just didn't have the players that have that big game big time pressure experience like we do now, delly and mills, bogut and baynes have all played in huge games now and recently. I just hope they don't crumble when it counts haha, as I've said our record against you guys stinks lol.

Croatian record stinked too and look what happened And you have better one against us than Croats, you won last two official games in 2014 and 2008, even tho latter was meaningless game for us and some of our players came on court after having some night-out But afterall we all know that past results means nothing here and now. Thi Australia looks really great, Bogut lifted your team to another level + of course Delly, Mills bein' in great shape

[interxavierxxx]

With the way they are playing, Australia is the favourite by a small margin. Never count out Lithuania.

I still say the Lavrinovic twins should have been given one more hurrah before retiring.

[interxavierxxx]

Let's be honest why Australia isn't feeling the pressure, or in fact just playing well. It's not because the Australians haven't been to the semis since 2000, it's because they are used to pressure now, 4 of the 5 starters have nba championship rings in the last 3 years, you can say they are Bench players but you can't be shit and make the roster of the nba champs.

True. Aron Baynes mostly warmed the bench for the Spurs in 2013-14 but he was still good in the world cup.

[Mindozas]

With the way they are playing, Australia is the favourite by a small margin. Never count out Lithuania.

I still say the Lavrinovic twins should have been given one more hurrah before retiring.

I guess you didn't see Ksystof playin' for some time, he is done for such level. Darjus had a chance, Kazlauskas values him as stretch big, who can contribute for limited time and he probably would make it if healthy, but he is recovering from another injury. It's all over with NT for them

[interxavierxxx]

I guess you didn't see Ksystof playin' for some time, he is done for such level. Darjus had a chance, Kazlauskas values him as stretch big, who can contribute for limited time and he probably would make it if healthy, but he is recovering from another injury. It's all over with NT for them

Hard to keep up with Euro bball if you rely a lot on live streaming and work schedules are annoying.

The Lavrinovic twins and Javtokas are my favorite big men from Lithuania along with Sabonis. I like Kleiza as well but he's more of a SF than a PF/C. Not sure if I like Valanciunas.

[Straight forward]

The only player Lithuania really missing - Motiejunas. Specially now when JV is somewhere...maybe dreaming about next seasons' NBA playoffs.

[Italian Pride]

The only player Lithuania really missing - Motiejunas. Specially now when JV is somewhere...maybe dreaming about next seasons' NBA playoffs.

I'm in trouble or Motjeunas never played very well with your NT?

[Dreamcatcher]

The only player Lithuania really missing - Motiejunas. Specially now when JV is somewhere...maybe dreaming about next seasons' NBA playoffs.

Darjus in his good shape would be a hell of an oxygen. Bros were a great story in NT, i miss them. JV playing so creepy and there is no any substitution.

[Hepcat]

I'm in trouble or Motjeunas never played very well with your NT?

He wasn't much of a factor in 2013 but he was definitely coming around in 2014. Our expectations for Motiejūnas were sky high in early 2015 but then he went down with the back injury.

[Hepcat]

Darjus in his good shape would be a hell of an oxygen. Bros were a great story in NT, i miss them.

Very true. Is Lithuania the only contender without a center who can hit the three? (Or cover the three?)

[interxavierxxx]

Very true. Is Lithuania the only contender without a center who can hit the three? (Or cover the three?)

USA also. Cousins and Jordan can't hit an outside shot. Maybe they can but it's not their core strength.