Serbia vs Greece 93:61. I had to say I was hoping for more interesting game but it was a sweeper.
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have you see Fiba.com's power ranking?
MUNICH (FIBA EuroBasket 2017) - Two more weeks have passed since the last Power Rankings. Preparation games are in full flow, time for us to track the movers!
it was updated on Aug 10th but still controversial imho. here is the ranking:
1-Spain
2-Greece
3-Serbia
4-Croatia
5-Lithuania
6-Slovenia
7-France
8-Turkey
9-Georgia
10-Italy
11-Latvia
12-Montenegro
13-Israel
14-Czech Republic
15-Poland
16-Belgium
17-Russia
18-Finland
19-Germany
20-Ukraine
21-Great Britain
22-Hungary
23-Iceland
24-Romania5 out 6 scientists say Russian roulette is safe.
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Originally posted by Levenspiel View Posthave you see Fiba.com's power ranking?
MUNICH (FIBA EuroBasket 2017) - Two more weeks have passed since the last Power Rankings. Preparation games are in full flow, time for us to track the movers!
it was updated on Aug 10th but still controversial imho. here is the ranking:
1-Spain
2-Greece
3-Serbia
4-Croatia
5-Lithuania
6-Slovenia
7-France
8-Turkey
9-Georgia
10-Italy
11-Latvia
12-Montenegro
13-Israel
14-Czech Republic
15-Poland
16-Belgium
17-Russia
18-Finland
19-Germany
20-Ukraine
21-Great Britain
22-Hungary
23-Iceland
24-Romania
Serbia also does not consider it to be a candidate for medals. A real 4-5 team in this tournament.
Turkey - 8 ???, only just because play at home?
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France - 7 ))) ???, they are real contenders for medals.
Latvia, with Porzingis, moves to the 11th place???. you're the real contenders for the first place in group. Serbia is stronger especially in the tournament where more power will be needed, but whether there are many players in the Eurolyga and the NBA to stop Porzingis.
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Originally posted by G&B View PostThe last two championships EC-2013 and EC-2015 were three teams that only slightly changed their places, so the trend is the same, and miracles are unlikely.
Yeah, right...
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Originally posted by vuxsa View PostAh, so the trend is the thing to watch for. Good, this was an eye opener, gotta go to the bookie's straight away and place some serious money as I know now the order of first 3 teams.
Yeah, right...Last edited by G&B; 08-16-2017, 05:29 AM.
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Huge loss for Spain, Lull is probably their best guard at the moment and one of the best in Europe. Spain is still heavy favourite, IMO, specially with Serbia's problems (Raduljica out). I think (suddenly, specially in Slovenia's case) such teams as Slovenia and Russia becomes border-line powerhouses of this EB. Still not sure where to put Greece, they are preparing without Giannis mainly as understand which may be a huge problem (again). But now I see such branches:
1. Spain.
2. Serbia, Lithuania, France, Croatia, Greece
3. Russia, Slovenia
Regarding second branch, I don't think Serbia stands out any more from other teams, too many losses, 3-5 postions are not convincing enough, yet their backourt won't be 100% tuned as well with some injuries or losses. Lithuania my be one of the most complete and balanced teams this EB which exceptionally deep and flexible position 3 which allows to cover most of the flaws in other positions (2 and 4). France is suffering from the lack of quality position 3. If they are extremely dangerous offensively with Fournier, De Colo, Huertel at 1-3 positions so they may suffer from this defensively (the game against Lithuania in Kaunas). Croatia looks red hot with Saric and Bogdanovic dominating, but on the highest stage and late in the knock out stage those 2 studs may be not enough to do it all. The question is how much their veterans as Popovic and Tomas will be able to help during all the tournament. I'm not surprised they would reach the final or even wins it all. Bogdanovic and specially Saric are that dangerous these days, they can outshine best duets (even teams) of the EB on a good day. Greece is mystery, but they are so quality and deep and have Giannis. Only they know how good they can be.LTU NT will snatch Eurobasket 2029 title with this roster:
Jokubaitis, Marciulionis, Laurencikas
Indrusaitis, Brazdeikis, Rubstavicius
Buzelis, Lelevicius
Murauskas, Sirvydis
Tubelis, Krivas
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Originally posted by Straight forward View PostHuge loss for Spain, Lull is probably their best guard at the moment and one of the best in Europe. Spain is still heavy favourite, IMO, specially with Serbia's problems (Raduljica out). I think (suddenly, specially in Slovenia's case) such teams as Slovenia and Russia becomes border-line powerhouses of this EB. Still not sure where to put Greece, they are preparing without Giannis mainly as understand which may be a huge problem (again). But now I see such branches:
1. Spain.
2. Serbia, Lithuania, France, Croatia, Greece
3. Russia, Slovenia
Regarding second branch, I don't think Serbia stands out any more from other teams, too many losses, 3-5 postions are not convincing enough, yet their backourt won't be 100% tuned as well with some injuries or losses. Lithuania my be one of the most complete and balanced teams this EB which exceptionally deep and flexible position 3 which allows to cover most of the flaws in other positions (2 and 4)
It should be something like that below.
1) Spain, Serbia, France
2) Greece, Lithuania, Croatia
3) Italy, Slovenia, Latvia etc1997 - 2012 - 2013
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for me this 8 teams are strongest ones and should make 1/4 stage:
Spain,Serbia,France,Greece,Lithuania,Croatia,Italy ,Slovenia
If any other will make 1/4 stage it will be suprise.But every tournament have a cinderella team and that cinderella team will make upset.
Dark horses Turkey at home and Latvia.
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Originally posted by R1ou View PostI have yet to understand why some LTU fans here insist considering them as a tier-2 team.LTU NT will snatch Eurobasket 2029 title with this roster:
Jokubaitis, Marciulionis, Laurencikas
Indrusaitis, Brazdeikis, Rubstavicius
Buzelis, Lelevicius
Murauskas, Sirvydis
Tubelis, Krivas
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