Gameday Open Thread: Spain Vs. Serbia
by Ben Golliver on Sep 8, 2010 8:24 AM PDT
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PrintBetter slightly late than never. Rudy Fernandez and Spain just began play in the quarterfinals of the 2010 FIBA World Championships about 15 minutes ago. Their opponent is Serbia.
Head over to ESPN3.com to watch it online (where available). The game is also being televised on NBA TV.
Leave your in-game thoughts and observations below. All regular gameday thread rules apply.
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maybe Rudy's having a similar game as against greece.. because his first half isn't much to speak of
Until he's not, Rudy's a Blazer.
half-time Serbia 49 Spain 41
Spain over-relying on Navarro, little imagination on attack. Serbia controlling the tempo of the game, on both ends of the court.
All tied up
Until he's not, Rudy's a Blazer.
by collectiveshane on Sep 8, 2010 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Rudy attacks the rim and draws a foul.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
haha. the announcers in a little spat about whether that was a legit unsportsmanlike foul call.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
Wow.. Rudy drives into the lane with the floater and-1.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
this has been a fantastic game
spain finally getting some favorable calls from the refs after a first half when serbia got some.
in KP i trusted
Yeah, very fun game. Tons of transition.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
by dario argento on Sep 8, 2010 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Man Rudy can flop well.
I miss the thought of Rudolfo in a Blazer uni :(
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
Yeah Calderon is a terror in international play.
Wow, 4 moving screen calls in a row.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
by dario argento on Sep 8, 2010 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
The screens they set in FIBA play ARE usually more physical like that. I thought it was just part of the international play.
It was Bill Kennedy, an NBA ref who made all 4 calls. typical NBA ref. The game is getting exciting and he has to make sure everyone knows he is still in charge.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
by dario argento on Sep 8, 2010 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
agree
llull is more a 2 than a 1. Raul Lopez has been very mediocre during the whole tournament. And IMHO Rubio is not tired, he’s just having a horrible game. 0 points again, doesn’t even look at the basket, making dumb fouls, and most importantly, not directing well.
Go Serbia go!
Knock out the favorites.
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Markovic fouls out. I wonder if this affects Serbia a lot.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
That is one huge freaking press row
And empty to boot.
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Nice move there. Serbia with the 8 point lead but they are getting into pretty bad foul trouble early.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
Sapin will be shooting the rest of the way
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And does he really only have 3 points today?
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Horrible horrible transition D by Spain
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Yea they struggle with that it seems.
The US should be able to run all over them if we meet.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
by dario argento on Sep 8, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Rudy is pouting on the Spanish bench
That is hilarious.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
was it just me, or did Spain suffer with Rudy on the bench?
Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
If Espana' loses this game it will be because of their dreadfully bad perimeter D. Just wayyyyyy too many open 3's.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
and even when they do manage a semblance of defense - Serbia is knocking 'em down
Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
And another one
Holy Cow, TIMEOUT SPAIN!
13/24 from 3-point land.
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bit ironic, considering how Spain has been winning
Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
SOMEBODY CALL THE FT DOCTOR FOR SERBIA!
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who needs ft's when you can shoot 99% from 3?
Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
And they leave the SAME GUY open again for 3 and he makes them pay, AGAIN.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
Serbia deserves to win this game.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
Rudy is blaming his teammates already
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Spain should try the Hack a Serb D
Serbia on FTs=not good.
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Garbajosa has had a pretty nice game.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
I didn't think Gasol had that shot in him
still don’t….
Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
Rudy with a HUGE board, then hits the layup. Awesome.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
6-0 run
Great sequence by RUDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDY!
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who is that Rudy fella?
Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
this statement makes me sad :(
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
by dario argento on Sep 8, 2010 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
good D by Rudy - but a better shot
Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
Sloppy from Spain on that last possession
Trying to get bailed out.
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Good no-call by the ref. Navarro had no-where to go.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
Rudy Rebound
Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
like our YMCA calls
you hit my hand and my hand hits the ball? Off you.
Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
Gawd what a game. Tie game with 30 seconds left. Awesome to watch basketball instead of not read Chris Paul trade posts.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
Remember, no timeouts may be called if Spain gets the ball back on a miss
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haha
Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
FROM NEARLY HALF COURT!
HOLY FREAKIING COW!
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WOWOWOWOWOW.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
why wouldn't Garbojsa close on him? no way he could drive at that point.
Until he's not, Rudy's a Blazer.
I bet Rudy gets the shot.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
wrong sport, Garbajosa
futbol is done…
Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
Why make inbound plays so complex? Just have Rudy pop out for a 3 and be done.
Until he's not, Rudy's a Blazer.
phht. what a letdown. I'm not upset Spain lost just that the final play of the game was so lame.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
there are some that refer to teodosic
as the best pg in europe.
he showed why today.
in KP i trusted
Good game
Rudy played fairly well, at least well enough to improve his “stock.” Too bad for the loss.
Sorry man
Poor perimeter D and ridiculous shooting by Serbia killed ya.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Ugh. Sorry mayn. I know how you feel.
"Conan, what is best in life?"
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women."
by dario argento on Sep 8, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Garbajosa = not clutch
Until he's not, Rudy's a Blazer.
by collectiveshane on Sep 8, 2010 10:17 AM PDT reply actions
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