Basketball at the Olympics

[PDXFonz]

Tie game 3:30 left

 

[Eastoff]

Did we start playing "I win." Or what happened?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

What can I say--they proved me wrong. Let's see if they can finish this off and earn the matchup with France

 

[PDXFonz]

Did we start playing "I win." Or what happened?

Honestly there’s just an insane disparity between the starters and the bench for USA. Starters came out strong to start 4th and haven’t missed much of anything in this quarter.

 

[andalusian]

Oof, That team sure can rally

 

[PDXFonz]

This is why we are the best team in the world.

91-86 USA

 

[andalusian]

It's not over...

 

[andalusian]

What a finish

 

[PtldPlatypus]

It's not over...

Is now

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I really wonder if Serbia is going to have any emotional interest in the Bronze medal game, or if they'll just be too deflated after this collapse.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I still don't understand why they stuck with Booker throughout the 4th, but it worked, so I guess there's no reason to complain.

 

[Hoopguru]

Don’t ever underestimate the Heart of an American!
USA!

 

[andalusian]

I have a feeling France is in for some world class ass whoopin'

The US is going to be ready after this game and all the old heads want to show Wemby he has a lot to go still.

 

[Irish Trader]

More passion from US stars than you ever see on an nba court.

 

[Pinwheel1]

They played best down the stretch when they attacked the basket.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Good offense beats good defense.
15-30 from 3 so far for Serbia

I may need to take credit for that jinx. As soon as I posted it....Serbia missed their next 9

 

[kjironman1]

I really wonder if Serbia is going to have any emotional interest in the Bronze medal game, or if they'll just be too deflated after this collapse.

I don't see that at all? They played a great game against the very best assembled team the world has to offer. Go get that Bronze and be happy. Something tells me France will not bring game that good.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I really wonder if Serbia is going to have any emotional interest in the Bronze medal game, or if they'll just be too deflated after this collapse.

I was thinking about that same thing, but for USA when I thought they would lose.

 

[rotary111]

That second half was as good as the first half was bad.

Wow!

 

[PDXFonz]

I was thinking about that same thing, but for USA when I thought they would lose.

I don’t think there is any way that the USA would have not got 110% for bronze.

If they didn’t medal they would be tarred and feathered

 

[THE HCP]

WOW! One of the best games I’ve ever seen! What a crazy ass environment!
USA vs France on Sunday…..couldn’t have asked for a better matchup for the gold!

 

[inconceivable]

It's crazy, you give Serbia another All NBA player and they could have beaten us. They almost did. We will win by 35 for the gold

 

[HailBlazers]

I really wonder if Serbia is going to have any emotional interest in the Bronze medal game, or if they'll just be too deflated after this collapse.

Have you ever seen how crazy serbian fans go? I'd imagine the team is just as hard.

 

[TYDame]

Question about the Game: Why was KD 3 pointer counted then they got the ball back another 3 from Booker. A 6 points that turn around the game.

 

[robson]

Question about the Game: Why was KD 3 pointer counted then they got the ball back another 3 from Booker. A 6 points that turn around the game.

Jokic fouled AD offball, while KD was shooting.

 

[Phatguysrule]

Jokic fouled AD offball, while KD was shooting.

I don't think that would happen in the NBA. I think they'd have to pick one foul or the other.

 

[THE HCP]

We were told FIBA rewards the team with procession of the ball instead of FTs. Bucket counted and we got the ball. Changed the game.

 

[kjironman1]

Jokic knew the FIBA rules so he didn't even argue the call.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[Eastoff]

I may need to take credit for that jinx. As soon as I posted it....Serbia missed their next 9

USA thanks you for your national service!