ACB Playoffs-UPDATED-1st round-3d game.

by amlmart1 on May 22, 2009 8:05 AM PDT

Do you want to watch the ACB PLAYOFFS this weekend, with Freeland, Rubio, Llull and Reyes?

In case you´re interested, we´ll try to find a link. You can also use this post as a game thread, commenting games while watching or making reviews or whatever.

This is the schedule.

Real Madrid v DKV-Joventut

Saturday, May-23, 18:15 local time (9:15 AM Portland time).

Unicaja v Kalise Gran Canaria

Sunday, May-24, 12:30 local time (3:30 AM Portland time).

Ricky Rubio (DKV Joventut)

Joel Freeland (Kalise Gran Canaria)

Felipe Reyes (Real Madrid)

Sergio Llull (Real Madrid)

Real Madrid v DKV Joventut 1st game video recap Second video

Unicaja v Kalise Gran Canaria Second video

Real Madrid v DKV Joventut 2nd game

Unicaja v Kalise Gran Canaria 2nd game

Raul Lopez versus Ricky Rubio

UPDATE 1: Fighting for their lives

DKV Henk Norell also is in this draft. Draftexpress and NBAdraftProspects send him to Atlanta, 49 pick.

UPDATE 2: Real Madrid wins Boxscore Ricky Rubio´s last ACB game?

UPDATE 3: Unicaja wins, Kalise Gran Canaria lose Boxscore

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Grizzlies GM Chris Wallace: "Unless we find out that Griffin has two heads or something like that in his physical examination, it's a pretty straight-forward decision."

by medmelon on May 22, 2009 8:43 AM PDT reply actions

awesome! thank you!

Go Blazers!!!!!!!!!! Wooooooooooot Wooooooooooooot!!!!!!!!!

by broyposse on May 22, 2009 10:13 AM PDT reply actions

I’ll probably watch the Joventut game… I’ll try to wake up for Gran Canaria.`

Fearthesword.com: "There is no doubt that the long layoff, combined with the ease of the first two rounds had the Cavaliers a bit tired in the 4th quarter."

by Cablinasian on May 22, 2009 11:14 AM PDT reply actions

wish they were on now

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 23, 2009 2:42 AM PDT reply actions

I’ll probably watch Joventut play this morning.

Fearthesword.com: "There is no doubt that the long layoff, combined with the ease of the first two rounds had the Cavaliers a bit tired in the 4th quarter."

by Cablinasian on May 23, 2009 8:42 AM PDT reply actions

Hi Cab!

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 23, 2009 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions

I´m fan of Unicaja Málaga

who is your favorite team in this round?
what do you know of my team?

by vivaunicaja2006 on May 23, 2009 9:05 AM PDT reply actions

Portland owns the draft rights to Gran Canaria’s Joel Freeland, so I’ve been rooting for them.

Omar Cook is a former Blazer.

Fearthesword.com: "There is no doubt that the long layoff, combined with the ease of the first two rounds had the Cavaliers a bit tired in the 4th quarter."

by Cablinasian on May 23, 2009 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions

I will recommend that you look at Carlos Cabezas

by vivaunicaja2006 on May 23, 2009 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Yes, from watching the team, I felt that Cabezas was a very good player.

Fearthesword.com: "There is no doubt that the long layoff, combined with the ease of the first two rounds had the Cavaliers a bit tired in the 4th quarter."

by Cablinasian on May 23, 2009 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Here we go:

Link

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 23, 2009 9:10 AM PDT reply actions

thanks amlmart!

Fearthesword.com: "There is no doubt that the long layoff, combined with the ease of the first two rounds had the Cavaliers a bit tired in the 4th quarter."

by Cablinasian on May 23, 2009 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions

I am not having any success with this link but the other one seems to work fine - Thanks!

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by LaMarvelous on May 23, 2009 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks for all the nice put-togethers aml

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Another:

link

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 23, 2009 9:11 AM PDT reply actions

Boxscore:

Link

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 23, 2009 9:14 AM PDT reply actions

Rudy!

Fearthesword.com: "There is no doubt that the long layoff, combined with the ease of the first two rounds had the Cavaliers a bit tired in the 4th quarter."

by Cablinasian on May 23, 2009 9:15 AM PDT reply actions

I have to go :( I´ll come later to read your comments.

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 23, 2009 9:21 AM PDT reply actions

Tomorrow at 5:30 am Portland time, I will be happy :) and you say how good is my team xD

by vivaunicaja2006 on May 23, 2009 9:26 AM PDT reply actions

I’ll probably be up watching the game, provided I can drag myself out of bed again. We shall see about your team :)

Fearthesword.com: "There is no doubt that the long layoff, combined with the ease of the first two rounds had the Cavaliers a bit tired in the 4th quarter."

by Cablinasian on May 23, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Rubio is going to have problems guarding the pick and roll in the NBA

Fearthesword.com: "There is no doubt that the long layoff, combined with the ease of the first two rounds had the Cavaliers a bit tired in the 4th quarter."

by Cablinasian on May 23, 2009 9:52 AM PDT reply actions

I don't think so....

at least not any more than anyone else in the league.

by as11osu on May 23, 2009 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions

let me clarify. I think Ricky will need to add a lot of strength to play NBA defense and defend the pick and roll. I think he’ll eventually be a very good defender.

Fearthesword.com: "There is no doubt that the long layoff, combined with the ease of the first two rounds had the Cavaliers a bit tired in the 4th quarter."

by Cablinasian on May 23, 2009 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions

He just ran head-on into a pick. You might be right, though the error was more on his teammate not warning him

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions

And here we go with our little Spanish scouting course

How many NBA executives are watching now, too :)

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:14 AM PDT reply actions

If DKV loses this like it looks like, Rubio will probably be in the US next week for the combine or for interviews

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:19 AM PDT reply actions

Yeah Norskie

Ain’t that the truth. And with all the noise his camp is making about not playing in Memphis or OKC, that stuff will take on even more importance.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions

watching now

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 23, 2009 10:25 AM PDT reply actions

Ricky misses open three on the right corner that he set up with some nice passes before

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:31 AM PDT reply actions

Anything you seen today that you didn't know before Norskie?

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions

I missed a part of it shopping

Not really, but Cablinasian made a good emphasis that pick and roll defense is not his strength. He plays on-ball defense as a ball hawk and the passing lanes very well, but team defensive schemes might be something he will need time to adapt to in the NBA.

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions

His lack of strength is a problem

If he was 22 years old this would really concern me. He’s not even 19 yet. LOL

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions

Plays into the questions about his strength and ability to fight through screens. On at least one play he wasn’t even aware a screen would likely come.

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions

I expect it will take him 2 years to really adapt to the NBA

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions

yup. it takes most point guards a few years to adjust to the NBA.. Just a tough position.

Fearthesword.com: "There is no doubt that the long layoff, combined with the ease of the first two rounds had the Cavaliers a bit tired in the 4th quarter."

by Cablinasian on May 23, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions

How did you like the Jrue Holiday workout video for your Kings (I put it in our fanshots too)

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Not really sure what it means to be honest

Other than I see what the Kings ask players to do in their workout’s.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Which is interesting in of itself

I dont’ know what it means about Jrue Holiday to be honest.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions

that alley oop

from out of bounds was cool

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 23, 2009 10:35 AM PDT reply actions

1/4 from three won't help to alleviate that concern

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:39 AM PDT reply actions

He's hardly a finished product Norskie

That’s part of his appeal to me.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions

coaches speak English??

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 23, 2009 10:44 AM PDT reply actions

Often. And Joventut is fairly international now with Cobe Karl, Moiso, Jagla, Norel, ...

The German national team coach spoke English with his guys even before Chris Kaman joined

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions

I think it's done for communication primarily

But also for bonding so that people aren’t left out of the cold consistently.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions

Yep

Most of em have to if they want to communicate with a good portion of their team. Not all are Americans, but plenty all speak, or understand, English, and speaking English is much easier if you have a Serbian on your team say.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions

Real Madrid is moving on

It’s safe to say Rubio is coming stateside.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:48 AM PDT reply actions

That was an ugly shot Ricky just took in the lane

That’s one of his many flaws: finishing near the rim.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Felipe Reyes would be an interesting candidate for our backup PF spot

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:49 AM PDT reply actions

he does look interesting

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 23, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions

29, 6' 9", 250lbs, free agent

He or Marcus Haislip would be the most interesting international PF free agents imho.

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions

Haislip is playing oversea's?

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions

Unicaja Malaga

http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Marcus-Haislip-2681/stats/

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks!

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Reyes is a legit star

If he was willing to play the backup 4 he is far and away the guy I would like to get

by southern oregon on May 23, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions

If Ricky goes to LA he will get a nose job :)

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:57 AM PDT reply actions

...although it is almost a classic Roman nose

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions

they are playing best 2 of 3 series?

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 23, 2009 11:01 AM PDT reply actions

what is the Orange thing, a sponsor?

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 23, 2009 11:02 AM PDT reply actions

A French cellphone provider

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

How many languages do you speak Norskie?

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Less than I can read :)

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions

LOL Okay

Just asking outta curiosity. I’da set the over/under at 5 though, if you must know.

Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....

No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on May 23, 2009 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Really fluent, under

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions

it's weird

how they super-impose the Orange signage under the baskets

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 23, 2009 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions

I think it's a graphic on the floor with a 3D perspective effect that makes it look like it stands

by Norsktroll on May 23, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions

yea

I was kind of freaking out that they had a sign there, then saw a player run through it and realized it wasn’t real

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

by johnv59 on May 23, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions

lol

You smell it? You smell it? Playoffs son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of Playoffs in the morning.

by Nakamura on May 23, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions

What hour is in Portland now??

by vivaunicaja2006 on May 23, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

I believe Portland is nine hours behind Spain… it’s 6:09 Portland time.

Fearthesword.com: "There is no doubt that the long layoff, combined with the ease of the first two rounds had the Cavaliers a bit tired in the 4th quarter."

by Cablinasian on May 23, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Here we go again. Go Freeland!

Stream link

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 24, 2009 3:29 AM PDT reply actions

Why don't they talk American

I like fluffy kittens.

by tominhawaii on May 24, 2009 3:57 AM PDT up reply actions

THEY´RE SECESSIONIST.

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 24, 2009 4:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Save your Confederate money

The South will rise again – governor of Texas

VENTURA: It's drowning. It gives you the complete sensation that you are drowning. It is no good, because you -- I'll put it to you this way, you give me a waterboard, Dick Cheney and one hour, and I'll have him confess to the Sharon Tate murders.

by 22baylor on May 26, 2009 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Boxscore:

Link

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 24, 2009 4:15 AM PDT reply actions

New sream:

Link

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 24, 2009 4:42 AM PDT reply actions

Gran Canaria fells miserably. Freeland best player by far.

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 24, 2009 4:57 AM PDT reply actions

You need to use "epic" and "fail" more often

I like fluffy kittens.

by tominhawaii on May 24, 2009 5:11 AM PDT up reply actions

I´m working now with torched, hated and traded.

Next week I´ll take your advice.

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 24, 2009 6:48 AM PDT up reply actions

Word up

I like fluffy kittens.

by tominhawaii on May 24, 2009 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions

oh man, i thought i might catch the last minute or two

but I forgot that the game go faster there. Not so much filler for one.

by twggyy on May 24, 2009 5:42 AM PDT reply actions

40 mins game, we´re lazy ;)

"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"

by amlmart1 on May 24, 2009 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions

you'll live longer!

by twggyy on May 24, 2009 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions

wow joels team got smashed

Ok, I’m just waking up here. This has been covered. Boxscore for Freeland looks pretty good. Actually it looks really good compared to his team mates, and in 18 min! Bring the boy over for look!

by twggyy on May 24, 2009 5:49 AM PDT reply actions