Gameday Open Thread: Spain vs. France In FIBA World Championships
by Ben Golliver on Aug 28, 2010 9:48 AM PDT
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PrintComing up here at 11AM Pacific, Spain -- featuring Rudy Fernandez and Victor Claver -- will play France -- starring Nicolas Batum -- in FIBA World Championship play.
You can watch the game on NBA TV. You can also try streaming it on ESPN3.
I'm not going to lie... I'm a little hype to see what happens in this one. Comment along as we go.
In honor of the international nature of this tournament, we'll take part in the soccer writer practice of handing out a 1-10 grade for both Fernandez and Batum after the game. So watch carefully!
Please respect all of the in-season gameday thread rules including no swearing, no pictures and no links to Justin's television.
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I'm here, I'm here
Well, and in the JD and on Twitter long before you woke up ;)
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
I was there
got all three games in Izmir yesterday. Crowd was all over Rubio after he went down with what looked like a career ending head injury then popped right up after he got the call. He was booed every time he touched the ball after that. Nic looked solid imo. Great D, gets his points quietly but fairly efficiently. Rubio has a great handle. Rudy played decent when he had the ball in his hands but may have cost Spain big with his late T.
2nd? I guess
I would like to see this game, but alas, I’m taking the family to the fair. Go Frenchies, or whatever they call themselves
I'll bet you still have a CRT and VCR, too
invest in a flat screen and TIVO – that way you can take the family to the fair and still catch the game in HD :)
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
It's playing well despite the obvious flaws in the roster composition
Croatia just can’t handle them with 1.5 NBA-talent players
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Yeah he's the one, Utah drafted him 44th in 2008
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Croatia vs. US first
Spain vs. France isn’t until 11:00
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I'm pretty hyped
I get NBA tv but not ESPN Classic so I can watch it on a real screen. And yeah, I wanna see Rudy guard Batum when he’s on the floor with Rubio and Navarro
the one game I most look forward too, actually
this US team still hasn’t captured my fancy – it’s like I want them to win, but ugly. France vs. Spain though – that is pure symmetry
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
We're real fun to watch when we're forcing turnovers
and in the open court. In the half court… not so much
my problem is enjoying it when Durant struggles
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I decided to put my NBA feelings towards these players aside
There will be 82 games to hate. If there were Blazers on the team I’d probably feel diff, but I’m supposed to root for these guys over all the teams with Blazers on them. So I’m gonna pretend there’s no NBA for a couple hours each day
hasn't worked for me yet - maybe by the finals
Players I like watching do well:
Billups
Iguodala
Gordon
Chandler
Love
Curry
Granger
Players I like watching struggle:
Durant
Odom
Gay
Westbrook
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
That's unfortunate
At first glance it looks like you’re in good shape, but every player you don’t is a big-time part of the rotation. Let’s just hope Rose/Iggy/Gordon can carry us through
I still want them to win - but in spite of those four
Rose I couldn’t decide on – Westbrook is on the bubble ’cuz I wanted the Blazers to draft him…
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
what's do dislike about kevin durant?
talented, humble, wants to play for his country, wants to be loyal to his team, gets better every year through hard work in the offseason…
why would anyone dislike this guy?
Well, duh...
If you’re a Blazer fan, of course you hate him!
when he's playing against you sure
but when he’s playing for our national team?
i'll root for him to make the last second three at the end of the championship game
until then….
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Can't wait to see the lost Blazer Federico Kammerichs and the rest of Argentina take on the OKC Center of the Future and Germany in an hour
Uhm, which game where we talking about again?
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Obligatory Patty Mills update: They narrowly beat Jordan 76-75
He was solid with 4/5 on field goals and 2/2 on free throws, but 0/5 from three and just 1 assist. Nielsen and Andersen saved the Boomers’ bacon by scoring over 20 against a team they should really beat 9 to 10 times out of 10.
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Help with espn 360
I dont know my login to comcast. Is there a better way to access the games online. or another site that carries the games?
There is the official and legal FIBA site, but it’s not free http://www.fibatv.com/page/Home/0,,12805,00.html
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Is it just me, or is Gordon everything we want Bayless to be?
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Rather Westbrook
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Anyone hoping Batum stuffs Rudy's shot down his throat?
I know a good showing by Rudy helps his trade value, but after his whining, I am hoping Batum puts him in his place. I can’t help myself.
if you're gonna fail in your fandome today - that's the place to fail
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
too soon...
I'm a grown man stuck inside the mind of a 3 year old
by The Arkitect on Aug 28, 2010 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Batum, Fernandez & Claver say hi
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
sure, but the only red and black you'll see today will be the blood of the Spaniards
I'm a grown man stuck inside the mind of a 3 year old
by The Arkitect on Aug 28, 2010 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Canada lost to Lebanon
First real surprise aside from Turkey losing by so much. Count one for Vroman and Freije ;)
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over/under on Claver scoring 10 points?
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Rudy starting
that shuts down the “he can’t even start for Spain” talk
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Funny to hear the starting lineups announced
“At shooting guard for France, Nicolas Batum
At small forward for Spain, Rudy Fernandez"
BATUM!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Batum blocks Gasol from behind. Nice.
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and saves us from 5 minutes of Rubio gushing
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
not good timing
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I like "Nico",
but whoever’s calling this game is a dork. A few times, the French announcers have cut through, and they sound so cool!
Stealth > Wealth
bad catch
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Direct TV is messed up today,please post scores
by southern oregon on Aug 28, 2010 11:08 AM PDT reply actions
3-0 Spain after 4 min
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
have we been getting it wrong all this time?
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
If he could say it without the British accent, it would be correct
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he did just call him "Pee a troos" this time
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
2 fouls on Batum. Foul trouble.
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Rudy Rudy Rudy Triple Triple Triple
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Rubio can play in traffic
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rudy looks dumb...
with that front patch of blonde hair.
petridish bricks a layup
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Olé
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Turkish is a pretty difficult languages for most foreigners ;)
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it was nice to see Batum trying to hit the 'roll' early on
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Mahinmi is playing with a hairline fracture in a finger
I wonder if they cleared this with Cuban
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I thought the Spurs had his rights?
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Not anymore. Signed with Mavs.
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Aha.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Spain looks very good defensively.
They are also VERY packed in. Must not respect France’s outside shooting too much.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
that woulda been Corporal LeBeau
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Rudy hustling all over the floor
#Motivated
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Rudy looking motivated...it's a weird feeling watching that!
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Spain looks like they are going to blow out France
Though to be fair, most of France’s players are not playing.
First time watching international this summer
Do they also have a rule of thumb of keeping a player with two fouls out for the half? Or will he be back soon? Let me know if the foul limit is different too.
5 fouls in international play, I believe
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Mmmm....Kinder....
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
Yeah
But refs are allegric to their whistles in all but the most egregious cases. I like it better than NBA refs
No
And charge circles will only be introduced October 1st, along with a 22 foot 3 point line and an NBA-style painted area
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Yes, that USA-Spain test game e.g. had them
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no more trapezoid?
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Yup
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Renaldo Balkman is not playing well.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
I'm liking Gelebal
He’s missed a few shots, but I like his effort plays—plus he makes me think about how much cooler Bosch looked with dreads.
Final tally of France's missing players
Parker, Beaubois, Turiaf, Noah, M. Pietrus. That’s pretty much an antire starting lineup
Batum nice assist
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:31 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
So I don't want to say that watching this game is EXCRUCIATING, but...
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
jelliball's should be worth 4
since they are so low a probability
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We need Mike & Mike.
This NBAtv announcers are the worst..
I’d almost rather listen to the international announcers!
zzzzzzz
by draker on Aug 28, 2010 11:33 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I think these are international announcers
NBAtv had different announcers for the other USA games that were clearly their announcers
I had to mute it
after the first five names were mispronounced
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Just muted it.
I heard this same dork during Summer League, and I can’t stand the guy.
Stealth > Wealth
...
iron clad “kick butt” guarantee
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Serbia 94 - Angola 44. Ouch.
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He also looks good in Summer League
but just can’t reproduce it during the actual NBA season….
by Storyteller on Aug 28, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Batum!!!!!!!!!!
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Nico Batum!
We need to adopt calling him Nico, sounds totally bad ass
by TheVCE on Aug 28, 2010 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Also, I saw an interview with him last summer...
where Casey Holdahl asked him if there was anything in French that fans could shout, and Batum said, “Allez Nico”.
Stealth > Wealth
Holy ......
Batum with the the dunk of the tournament!!!!!!
announcer
“I don’t speak Italian, but I can only imagine what [spanish coach] was saying”
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Spanish coach Sergio Scariolo = Italian
So he had a point there
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dang
thought the spanish had too much pride to let an Italian coach them
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Nic's handles >>> Rudy's handles
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That dunk was freakin sick
and I am not just sayin that cause he’s a Blazer. That was incredible.
The other coach is also not speaking in English during the timeout
How does he expect his players to understand him?
scouting report: don't throw ankle passes to Claver
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He he...
Batum makes that same pass earlier in the game and the announcer says he can’t make a good pass.
But Rubio throws it at Claver’s ankles and somehow Claver “is not on the same page”
by Storyteller on Aug 28, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Rudy with the drive for the foul
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can an offensive player flop?
if so Rudy just did
If Bokolo wasn't so tiny
he might be an NBA level player. He was better than De Colo in their exhibition games too
FIBA
will be adopting it next year. Along with the NBA style rectangular paint. Also, moving the 3pt line out to 22 or 23 ft
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
A bit more than 22 ft. From 6.25 to 6.75 meters.
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lengthening the 3pt line is crucial
I cant stand the short 3 line.
by billsfan4life on Aug 28, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
whats odd
is how few seem to be made anyway. Maybe because the defense is tighter…can’t spread the floor as well?
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah
I heard during one of the US games that it is lighter…makes sense
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
and whats up with all the fixing
of what’s not broken? First the world cup ball, now (allegedly) the basketball
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
The Molten ball is a good ball to learn shooting, since you can see it rotate very well
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And yeah, it's not forgiving much if you brick a shot
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the trapezoid was a broken idea
since it places the low guy on block further away from the basket
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I'd heard.
I think it’s great. The more accustomed to the NBA style these guys are, the better.
Stealth > Wealth
that woulda been the play of the day
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Ahem....
- play of the day if you please….
by Storyteller on Aug 28, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
That didn't come out correct did it?
I meant “the #2 play of the day” and it got changed….
by Storyteller on Aug 28, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Batum definitely will be tough to top
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
That was a sick effort by Rudy.
Nice play out of the timeout.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
that made me laugh too :)
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
C'mon man...
Let’s see you make a circus shot while simultaneously sending telepathic messages to the Spanish media demanding a trade
A note on Gelabale
50.0% fg shooting in 22 French League games, 6.2 fg attempts, 50% 3pt on 1.6 3pa, 4.2 rpg, good defender… Nice role player.
Moment of clarity
Highlights so far for me - Both Batum:
The patented run-down block from behind.
The crushing dunk off the screen.
Any Gonzaga fans? Elias Harris plays for Germany vs. Argentina ;)
His private coach: John Stockton
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Fasten the belt! If you want to survive, on the turkish feed
Puts click it or ticket to shame HAHAHAHA
Moment of clarity
HA!!! "INSTA-SLIM"?!?
I don’t know what demographic I’m a part of here, but I want out.
Stealth > Wealth
shake weight for men; insta-slim and international basketball
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Are we in the "House Husband" demographic?
I’m getting the impression that we’re in stay-at-home-dad territory here. Tax programs, weight lifting, quick-grow lawns, video games, and shade umbrellas for better BBQing. I’m starting to get the picture.
Stealth > Wealth
Still bummed
that my DVR decided to just not record the US/Croatia game…now I have to wait until 8pm for the replay
Not worth watching.
It was what you would expect.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I was awake too
just dinking around making breakfast and cleaning up…then lo and behold I missed it all.
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
That's doubly frustrating!
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know about that
Besides a 6 pt 2nd quarter by croatia that game was really close.
Moment of clarity
SPOILER, BILLY
We were up 68-34 about two minutes into the third. Nuthin’ about that says close.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
oh its ok
I’ll still watch it. I’m a junkie
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the replay is up on ESPN3
Hey Amar'e! I've got an elbow for you!
by ripcitysarah on Aug 28, 2010 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Combined, think of the possiblities!!!
Fat dudes with overdeveloped arms and shoulders, appearing slightly slimmer and uncomfortable.
Stealth > Wealth
Did anybody else's jaws drop on that outlet pass that Love threw to Granger in the 4th q?
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
nobody was watching the fourth quarter of that game
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I was! And it was an awesome pass.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
If Cho ever gets anything out of Kammerichs, he'll be my personal trade hero
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He's playing for Argentina right now. He looks like a poor man's Nocioni with the hair of Scola (who is also out there hairier than ever).
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He has added a full beard to that look
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Announcer just said...
Nico’s dunk was the play of the half… and his only 2 points!
Rudy leads Spain with 7.
Any international player out there that could make that Batum dunk?
I know the US has a few players….Durant, Rose, Westbrook
JaVale McGee
aka bigdaddywookie, pre-cut. Guy is a Dwight Howard-esque freak of nature
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Claver on a very open lane
Pops Mensah-Bonsu on the not-qualified UK team. There are a few.
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MTB on that UK team has some hops too
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
MBA that is
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
one is Akon
he can literally throw another human around
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Here they are:
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Michel-Diouff-5129/
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Papa-Abdoulaye-5130/
but papa is raw
Moment of clarity
OK guys
Cheer on Batum to victory (Shades of Sly Stallone and Michael Caine) for me. I have to go and meet somebody for lunch.
meet her at a sports bar and get the game in too
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Dangit. I was so bummed Roddy Beaubois got hurt
I wanted to see Batum throw him some lobs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUSReCgD1uE, for your halftime viewing pleasure !
Moment of clarity
I'd rather watch Sue Bird than that Rudy Fernandez guy...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
so which spaniard
didn’t call out that screen?
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
huge flop.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
US pundits talked about how overweight Diaw looked, but I think he just wears a big protector under his shirt
Looks very rectangular. Maybe a rib injury, like QB vests.
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
Quicker on the trigger than me!
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Remember how skinny 19 yr-old Batum/Durant were?
And he’s way bigger than Curry, who did just fine this year
thats true
and this is really the first I have actually seen Rubio play, but Curry seems like a more skilled player offensively/defensively
what!? u mean u haven't seen
rubio’s play against USA! almost everyone was watching looser
oh and fyi he’s bigger in height & width than curry
He's 6'4" with a big frame.
And he’s only 19. He’ll definitely add muscle.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
i think you have lost
your mind. Rubio is legit
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I am not sure that makes sense.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think you understand how muscles work
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
@nathanbegley
by HurraKane212 on Aug 28, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
He's too unselfish. He's not a weak player though.
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if only he had hands on offense
I realize why he’s not an NBA center now
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
He is still a young man
at 23 years old, he could still be a nice role player in the NBA.
Moment of clarity
Batum's game is way above his teammates
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definitely
he been passing a lot this game – but would serve france better by shooting more
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Spain flops way too much.
"Wu Tang is for the children." - ODB.
by Lexi Sparx on Aug 28, 2010 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
4 point play
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didn't help his vertical :)
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
definitely svelte
crazy to think spain’s two best players at any level are Gasol…and Gasol
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Diaw-nied
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Batum has touch!
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Rudy Rudy Rudy
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
Building his confidence and mood
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
cue visionary2 nate slam
in 3….2….1…
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You sir, are a visionary (see below) ;)
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
dagger 3
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Every Rudy 3
is good for us. Get him outta here.
Keep bringing it Rudy
increase that trade value, baby
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
There are so many pretty French girls.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
more pretty Spanish girls
although I admit to spending many more years in Spain than France
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
They just lock the ugly ones in the basement to help their reputation
Sneaky
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by Norsktroll on Aug 28, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
See, all Rudy needs...
Is a team that can run, and create wide open 3’s off the break!
I don’t care how much Rudy pouts, I still blame his failure on Nate’s inability to get this team to run..
Wow. You called that and then some.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
NATE IS A GOD
I FIND YOUR LACK OF RESPECT DISTURBING
by tylercomp on Aug 28, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
All Rudy needs...
is a cabeza to go with his huevos.
If he had half a brain he would have kept his trap shut and probably would already be traded.
Stealth > Wealth
Yeah he is
Keep it up, lets go Les Bleus (did is say that right?)
"hair flip" = underrated component of the Spanish Flop
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Navarro
is showing why Rudy will end up back in spain. NBA role player turned local hero. I mean, he’s really good, but not NBA all star material
what wrong with that???
I know u girls like it just ask the tennis and soccer fan girls they always lusting over some player where a rub down becomes a big spectacle xD ofcourse the guys are jelous….
Batum!!!
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Every time I hear that remix I think of that awesome World Cup commercial series where they played on the boat.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
I'm probably
in trouble for posting a pic in a game day thread
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Ben doing work
VIDEO: Nicolas Batum just crushes on Spain http://www.twitvid.com/AVQDZ
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It would work for Kobe/Lebron
but not like Chris(paul), or Brandon(Roy) or Nicolas(Batum), i prefer the latter on all those
Moment of clarity
nicknames would work too
CP3, Nic, BRoy…ok I’m stretching
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Mr. Ed would work for Dirk
Hey Amar'e! I've got an elbow for you!
by ripcitysarah on Aug 28, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish this fellow would stop mangling Vasquez's name.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
Lol, French fans making Ennio Morricone noises to distract the FT shooter
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
Batum can handle
but his pass was intercepted by a teammate
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Nic is growing into his Roy-ish role
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
good thing Nate isn't here
to stifle him
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
REC
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
by Garden of ODEN on Aug 28, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Norsk, is it just me or do the Spanish flop more than other international teams do?
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
Spain and Argentina have that reputation
There’s a funny video made by a Greek fan where Rudy & Co get shot by a sniper falling down on flops
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
if not for jelliball
Spain would lead on hair length 5:1
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jelliball! funny.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
BATUM!!!!!
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BATUUUUM
"Rudy is not everyday a shooter," Fernandez said. "He's defense. He's passes. He's assists."
NICO!
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
BOOM BOOM BATUUUUUUUUUUUUM!!!!
Reminiscent of Ben's post on "Batum - prince of the chase-down block"
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
Being Arizaed will do that to a guy...
He’s never been the same :(
Hey Amar'e! I've got an elbow for you!
by ripcitysarah on Aug 28, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
BS.
If he was scared, he wouldn’t drive in international play…
If only Nate had an offense that featured a low post game, and some player movement, flashing into the lane…
I know you Nate honks don’t want to hear it, but Rudy can play..
Better than Nate can devise an offense…
Never said Rudy was an all-star...
But he CAN hit an open 3, better than anybody else on this roster.
A terrible loss of an excellent asset, and yup, I pin it on Nate first, Rudy’s agent’s mouth second.
Question? Could that be called a "drive by block?"
I am no longer "young" enough to know everything!
Rudy, moving well without the ball,
gets a feed from the low post (shocker!)
and dunks it…
I’m going to miss watching him….
JelliBall!!!
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oh ok
I guess I missed that one lol. one of my favorite offspring songs
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm liking "Crazy Babbit"
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Wascally Babbitt
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
More like Yule or Jule
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there's the Rudy we know and love
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Rudy misses a 3
Batum gets the board…
Rudy the foul…
Gela-ball
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JelliBall!!
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nice find
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
This announcer is super biased towards france.
even though I’m rooting for france, it is just shameful how biased he appears.
and equally shameful
that he doesn’t really know anything about the players or basketball
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
because the french
have no personality so there’s nothing to talk about them
but the knows Batum and the Blazers so woo hoo!!!
The bias
Kinda makes me miss Mike and Mike
he just gave a Trail Blazer shout out tho!
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Portland Trail Blazers name drop
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
Marc, don't take shooting lessons from your brother
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
Rudy didn't like getting thrown out of bounds
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most likely
how many Spaniards have “hit the deck” vs Frenchman? 3 to 1? 4 to 1?
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Why do you fall down with a hand injury?
by billsfan4life on Aug 28, 2010 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
The pain! The pain!
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
Oh lord.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
more Spanish Drama
Navarro collapses under the strain of a jammed pinkie
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Spanish players flop way too much....
"Rudy is not everyday a shooter," Fernandez said. "He's defense. He's passes. He's assists."
In every sport
I was rooting for the Netherlands in the world cup and I just hated watching spain, they were all a bunch of flops.
netherlands are dirty though
and everyone knows that funny how “Spain’s style” of play came from the netherlands though they ended up being better than them.
yup
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Batum !!!
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Fernandez goes up for the cram-jam!
:D
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
Maybe he's getting past it
But he definitely did look scared last season. Let’s not forget eery Rudy drie ended in a teardrop or pass
ill be the first to say
if Rudy comes back to rookie form I would love to keep him. But he’ll never be better than Roy…so if his dream is to start or be a star, he had better learn to play the point or find another team
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Spain was never a good FT shooting team in clutch since Pau choked against Russia
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
usa's ft shooting
has been horrendous. Billups had a stretch of missing 4 out of 5…just unreal
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
That’s the one thing he’s supposed to do better than anyone on our team. I wonder when the last time he did that in the NBA was?
JelliBall & Batum - the Dynamic Duo
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Rudy..being dramatic?
Surely you must be kidding
Wow. Dumb play, Rudy.
That was a clear foul and an asinine reaction.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
Rudy fouls out...
Clearly Nate’s fault….
:-)
Rudy getting on his Kobe
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
It's just part of his programming.
Makes him seen more human.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
about a minute
picked up a foul and lost a pass out of bounds
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
and I thought he had a life threatening
finger injury
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Bomba
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
I must be thinking of Ritchie Valens :)
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
between him and Batum - we get the second major upset of the day
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a Rudy-esque play by Navarro
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
This announcer is really funny.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
Where was Ben for all the excitement?
Law of Logical Argument
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Probably watching too close for GDT
So he can do a real smart writeup with lots of stuff we missed later
never under estimate Batum
I'm a grown man stuck inside the mind of a 3 year old
by The Arkitect on Aug 28, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
France has found a new good tiny point guard ;)
De Colo barely plays anymore
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France bench > Spain bench
Who knew?
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
Flop on a made basket :)
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Unbelievable. That was so lame.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Llull came in, shoulder blocked jelliball, and then fell over like he'd gotten shot by a cannon.
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
"It was bad reffing...but not rip apart the fabric of time bad." -- The Arkitect, Game 79 Blazers versus Mavericks Post-Game Thread
by BlazersOrBust on Aug 28, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah - macho is what Spain shoulda brought back from Mexico
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
They are typically good at establishing a line of how they want to call early on, and then letting the players decide it
At least the good ones on this level. And they are strict on coaches acting out.
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
FIBA = Flopping in Basketball Arenas
by Visionary2 on Aug 28, 2010 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Albicy is the Collison of France
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jelliball from three was a weapon, today
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
plus he scrapped all game
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems like nothing ever bad happens when Batum makes a play
unless a teammate lets him down…
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by blacknoiseNW on Aug 28, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Batum increasing his trade value
Did I get this right?
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
Noooo! Not funny...
Don’t even joke about it.
Hey Amar'e! I've got an elbow for you!
by ripcitysarah on Aug 28, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That was fun...
Can’t wait for the season to start!
Spain was terrible, and they played with fire by not putting France away in the beginning.
Batum hit the dagger 3 which made it a two poss game, and held the lead the rest of the way even though navarro tried his best hercules impression.
One thing I always take from these Spain games
Garbejosa hasn’t yet met a 3 he doesn’t like, regardless of the distance
time to go watch football
they don’t have shakeweight for men commercials on NFLHD
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Final stats for Blazers
Batum: 4-8 (2-4 3pt), 4-4 FT, 3 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk, 2 TO
Fernandez: 3-7 (2-6 3pt), 5-6 FT, 5 reb, 1ast, 1 stl, 3 TO, fouled out
Claer: 1 foul
not found in the box score
Rudy: 5 flops
Nic: 0
by Billy Hoyle on Aug 28, 2010 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
and to think
only a few years ago Rudy wowed us with his super dunk and sweet 3’s…and now it’s Nic, plus he can defend. My how times have changed
And the awesomeness of the chase-down blocks. And his highlight dunk.
"Listening to the media only increases your odds of failing at whatever you are doing" - Mark Cuban
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You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
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