1/2 USA vs GREECE

[Phantim3dx]

For those in the US, the game will be televised on ESPN/2 6:30 AM EST.

Tough game indeed, tought game

*Spain vs Argentina on @ 3:30 am on espn/2

*I beat the mods in makingt his thread...sweet

[hagakure]

For those in the US, the game will be televised on ESPN/2 6:30 AM EST.

Tough game indeed, tought game

*Spain vs Argentina on @ 2:30 am on espn/2

I think the Spain-Argentina is on at 3:30 EST.

[PHILIPeurobasket]

9:25 on DSF channel

[Phantim3dx]

I think the Spain-Argentina is on at 3:30 EST.

your right, im here in oklahoma so im getting my cst and est mixed up. thanks for the correction

[DanMajerle]

I expect a lot of hustling from Schortsianidis. German showed today that US has problems against a good zone, but to win the game Greece has to make their shots, which they rarely did in high percentages so far in the tournament.

[fariz]

Not the best game against Germany.From the beginning i felt that something is not good at the atmosphere.But with bad day of Wade,James and Anthony USA is still favorite.If USA wants to win WC,they have to concentrate at game more.Good Luck USA!

[PHILIPeurobasket]

I still know that USA will be in final ... so I think that they beat (with some problems) Greece by +10-15 points

[fariz]

I think when they go to final game,they have to play very very strong defense against Argentina.They showed in the end of 3rd quarter how to play at defense.Argentinian players are better shooters.Bur overall USA is the strongest team.When USA had +10 in semi-final,Grecce will never have chance to catch them.

[Picek]

I think when they go to final game,they have to play very very strong defense against Argentina.They showed in the end of 3rd quarter how to play at defense.Argentinian players are better shooters.Bur overall USA is the strongest team.When USA had +10 in semi-final,Grecce will never have chance to catch them.

ohh...
so argentina already played their game against the Spain?
can you tell me the score please?

[BadMann]

imo , usa will win greece by 3 points , because 3 point of usa is not good due to bad luck , and normally they will get 100+ one match but hellas can only get 70-80 point per game . dont forget hellas is a strong team so usa will win usa by 3 , final socre i guess is 87 , 84

[elaj]

I hope Greece kick their asses. I expect close match.

[mirmidonas55]

Some statistics about Greece:

In Group games (5-0) Greece averages:
80.8 points in attack,
71.6 points in defense,
24 rebounds,
17.2 turnovers,
12.8 steals,
2.4 blocks,
11.4 assists


In knock-out games (2-0) Greece averages:
84 points in attack,
60 points in defense,
32 rebounds,
5 turnovers,
9.5 steals,
2.5 blocks,
12.5 assists

We can see a significant improvement in almost every section of Greece's game (except steals).

The game of our team in general is improving in every game. I think that we have a chance of beating the U.S. if the players have faith on their abilities and if we manage to keep them under 75 points.

[diplomatis]

Can you please tell me which game is first? USA-Greece or Spain-Argentina?
The fiba site says first is the USA-Greece game some other sites say it is the other way round

[Stardusted]

I am tired of seeing people expecting and making predictions for greece loosing to this or that team and then go and post about how lucky we were, how we cant score enough points etc etc.

Yes of course we might loose to USA. They are an awesome team. But please, hold back some of your "predictions" and show a tiny bit of respect.

EDIT : when we win, i can count much fewer "grats" by the way compared to any other team so far. I hope that is not intentional.

[Levenspiel]

I hope Greece kick their asses. I expect close match.

If it's a close match, then it's a Greek win!

[mirmidonas55]

I should remind everyone that in the Olympic Games of 2004 in Athens the U.S.A. team had beaten Greece 77-71.

From this year's squads Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James had played in that game for the Americans, while "Theo", Fotsis, Chatzivrettas, "Lazos", Kakiouzis, Zisis, "Kill Bill" and Dikoudis had played for Greece.

Full statistics of that game can be found here: http://usabasketball.com/seniormen/2...moly2_box.html

[Marius123]

I hope Greece kick their asses.

And one of Spain / Argentina stealing that bronze medal from them as well, right?

If only Greece were better scorers, they could do extremely well versus the States with their defence ... But now - I don't know, really don't know ...

[rchos7]

the game has a favourite!that's USA but if we manage to keep the rythm slow and the score low we can win!they are not unbeatable!
big sofo was asked after the game vs france but before the game of USA-Germany if he is ready to deal with the players of USA and said that he wish USA will won germany because he wants to play with them!he is ready as all the players of greek team for the game!
all the players of greece said that they are happy that they are in semis and that now it's time to enjoy the game!they will not be stressed so i expect a good game from our boys and maybe because of that better stats from outside!

[CG]

imo , usa will win greece by 3 points , because 3 point of usa is not good due to bad luck , and normally they will get 100+ one match but hellas can only get 70-80 point per game . dont forget hellas is a strong team so usa will win usa by 3 , final socre i guess is 87 , 84

they will beat Greece by 3 ONLY if they have 0.001 seconds you know the Greece factor

[CG]

the game has a favourite!that's USA but if we manage to keep the rythm slow and the score low we can win!they are not unbeatable!
big sofo was asked after the game vs france but before the game of USA-Germany if he is ready to deal with the players of USA and said that he wish USA will won germany because he wants to play with them!he is ready as all the players of greek team for the game!
all the players of greece said that they are happy that they are in semis and that now it's time to enjoy the game!they will not be stressed so i expect a good game from our boys and maybe because of that better stats from outside!

i am looking forward for this game.I was ecpecting that before the begininng of the tournament.I beleived that these teams would meet each other either on final or in the semi.We are going to see 2 great level games.The USA and Argentina are the favorites.Will see if Spain and Greece will prove what is happening in many big tournaments which not the best wins.I remind you Badalona, Partizan, Limoz (i dont know how it is being written).I cant wait for this matches.I hope Greece will play in the final even if it is difficult but they can