Live Blog USA vs. Argentina 2008 Olympic Semifinal
Yeah, so Manu and Andres Nocioni got their swerve on and beat The Answer, Duncan, LeBron and Flash up in 2004. In one fell swoop Argentina helped turn a nation of media against its own. It was a sentiment that has infiltrated the psyche of those who normally wouldn’t doubt the talent, drive and dedication of players USA Basketball has assembled. Even though the US is 6-0 and blowing everybody out this side of the New York Knicks (sorry Modi and Poet), there are those who still doubt. They hear the names of Ginobli, Nocioni and Oberto and they think, “Oh my God! Those foreign cats have been dominating the league! There’s no way we could beat them right? Aren’t Dirk and Nash on this team too?”
Uh…no.
Even if they were they wouldn’t stand a chance against this squad. Don’t believe the hype people. You’re smarter than that.
Argentina lost to Lithuania in the Olympic opener and aren’t as deep as teams past. Manu is also banged up–there’s a reason why he comes off the bench during the season because he plays so hard.
The fact will remain that his team has no shot today.
I don’t want to hear they don’t have the shooters.
I don’t want to hear they don’t make free throws.
I don’t want to see you smile when the US goes down 5-10 points early.
109-86 USA.
Game time is 10:15 est, so come back and check us out. Good times.
Here we go. Little late Breen says the USA is 0-4 from beyond the arc to start.
Ginobli strong to the bucket but can’t get the two.
LeBron does the same but scores.
Manu picks up an offensive foul.
Flash in early.
Damn Kobe with the pretty hanger off glass.
Delfino misses a deep three.
Ginobli picks up another foul…that’s two early.
Time out USA with the lead 9-4.
We look strong early and like GN said, this is the game we wanted to play. Spain in the gold medal game is an afterthought.
Kobe hits a three out of the timeout. Nine straight by the USA.
Manu pulls down CP3 to give him the actual two I thought he had. Paul with some words.
The Argentinian coach is cussing everyone out on his bench.
Looks like the same play, but the foul is called on LeBron.
Flash gets a steal, Bosh gets a shot, Chis is fouled.
Like I said in the intro, Manu is banged up and sits at the scorers table injured and then goes to the bench. Can’t do it alone bruh.
Bosh hits the first, then the second.
Nocioni in with a banged up knee himself.
Kobe tight with the back court defense, picks up the loose ball and bangs it with two,.
16-4 US.
Oberto looks like he’s missing Timmay and leaves it short.
Paul hits a baseline three.
19-4 US.
Paul gets another steal and tries to bang it, but sike nah…gets the lay.
USA 21, Argentina 4. USA on an 18-0 run.
Sup now Okori?
This anti US sentiment was caused by Dirk winning a bogus MVP…the same with Nash. Yeah I said it.
Dude makes a deep fadeaway three, but DWill comes back with his own.
24-7 USA.
Andres is fouled.
Nocioni’s leg is ginger as hell. He makes the first and the second.
AG you ever talk to Andres? He’s got this crazy ego. Intense but chill.
Melo hits a three.
Sciola misses a nice base line drive.
Bosh makes one plus the bang. He completes the three point play.
Nocioni makes a nice driving three at the buzzer as Manu goes to the locker room. The refs rule it was a two and the US leads 30 to 11 after 1.
Breen and Collins act like this is such a shock. Nocioni makes a basket out of the break. Flash called for the offensive foul. That’s his second.
It’s all one on one by Argentina. Melo draws the offensive.
CP3 scores his seventh off a little bunny jumper in the lane.
Nocioni picks up an offensive himself and the crowd boos his coach.
Paul again with a full extension lay up.
Scola gets a bucket and the harm.
Howard in for Bosh.
Scola makes the free throw. 34-16 USA.
Delfino draws a foul on Howard with a drive to the basket.
He makes two free throws.
34-18.
Argentina to the zone and Melo hits another three.
37-18 USA.
Dwight with a man bound but Melo misses the three.
Steal, Kobe goes for the reverse slam but Nocioni gets the block.
Here come the competitor remarks regarding Nocioni.
Argentina makes a three.
Howard throws Andres to the floor–with an academy award reaction by Nocioni.
He makes both free throws.
Sustain this run and it’s over.
USA leads by 14 with a little under 6 in the second.
Coach K with the Son of a Bush lip read.
11 turnovers by the Argentinians.
JKidd in.
Kidd fouls Guttierez, who falls all over the floor like his daddy hit him.
Man up!
He makes two. The lead down to ten.
Melo with a hesitant three miss.
Gutierez makes a layup. Argentina on a 16-3 run.
Lead down to 8. 37-29 USA.
Redd in to bust the 2-3 zone. Heat up Mike, heat up!
Relax people. Check the score after the second half 
Gutierez makes another one. Lead back down to eight.
Kobe with a three.
Delfino with a brickety brickster.
Nocioni with a strong rebound. Melo with the steal, goes to Kobe who pats between his legs a couple of times. Inside to Bosh, out to Melo who takes the shot, but is fouled. He makes two. Lead back up to thirteen.
Michael Redd with a nice inside rebound, but Paul gets called with an offensive.
Yo anyone see the bruiser dude on Argentina’s bench?
Scola makes a spin over Bosh, gets fouled and makes the free throw.
“He’s just a smart, skilled basketball player.” Give me a break!
Argentina gets a steal and a basket. Down to single digits again as Paul goes to the line and makes two.
Up to ten. 1:29 left in the half.
Scola big boys it in the lane. Under a minute.
Delfino drops it off to Scola to the delight of Mike Breen. Lead down to six. Argentina holds for one shot. Delfino bricks a three that Mike Breen wanted to go in. Kobe goes to the hole, gets hacked but no call.
2.9 left. Time out.
Anthony takes an off balance three but gets fouled. Collins correctly states that 20 of the United States shots have been threes. Melo makes two and then the third. Delfino almost banks a 300 footer at the buzzer.
United States 49, Argentina 40.
Some comments:
I agree with what everyone is saying. Argentina gets big ups for staying in it, but just check the second half folks.
Yo Rapster! Welcome to the fam bruh. Keep doing what you do across the spit brothaman. No problem on the play by play. We do this for cats like you.
An observation: This is the first time–besides China obviously–the US has been rooted against. They’ll go into the locker room and regain that us against the world mean mug and come out strong. Argentina better hold off a run or this will get ugly.
Let me clarify something. When I said all this anti US basketball sentiment was caused by Nash and Dirk, what I should have said is that all three MVP awards have been rendered irrelevant by the amazing performances by Kobe, Howard, LeBron and CP3. When you look back on this time and see that Nash went back to back and then Dirk won his you are definitely going to be scratching your head. So you have this wave of indifference around the world–and in this country to be specific–and here we are.
Second half starts…
Howard follows a Melo miss for the tip in.
Argentina with the turnover.
Damn they are still talking about Andres being a competitor. Stop swinging on his peeknuckles Doug.
Howard can’t be stopped that deep. He scores again. lead to thirteen.
LeBron picks up his third guarding against the aggressive drive by Andres.
Nocioni makes both.
LeBron scores inside. Scola makes another.
USA leads by 11 with 7 and a half left in the third.
Bron Bron hits a deep three. Scola throws up a brick caused by good Kidd defense.
I wanna see Flash. It’s that time Mike. Put him in.
Ginobli is out for the duration folks.
Howard gets hacked, Melo has his back and gets in Oberto’s face. Howard misses the first, hits the second. Kidd pushed Melo away like he was his Pop. Here comes the run folks. the lead his up to 15.
Oberto makes a foul line jumper. Anthony hits from the baseline. George Gervin evolution right there.
Here comes Flash Elaine!
The lead is 63-46, USA.
Delfino hits a three.
Kobe nice inside pass to Carmelo, who misses the bunny, but is fouled.
Nocioni picks up a dumbass tech–which is his fourth foul. Melo makes two free throws. Three free throws and the fourth.
The tech gives the US an 18 point lead. 67-49.
Scola makes another.
5:15 left in the third after the Kidd turnover.
Nocioni gets blocked by Bean, Kidd goes behind his back on the break, James throws the extra pass and it gets stolen.
Flash gets fouled inside. Makes one free throw. Misses the second. Bosh big hustle play to save an out of bounds, but the US misses the subsequent shot.
Scola nice baseline drive for two.
The big bruiser Argentinian dude gets off the bench.
Scola is feeling it. Wade goes baseline, passes to Deron Williams for the three. USA leads by 18 with 3:13.
After 20 of 33 first half shots were threes, the US has settled down, just like we thought they would, and gone back to the game plan.
Flash goes baseline and gets bumped by Scola. It’s Scola’s third. Scola has been impressive picking up the slack for Manu.
Damn Chris Paul! Pretty play off the break, makes the basket and gets fouled. Flash gets up for the two handed tip bang that doesn’t count to the delight of the crowd. Chris makes the free throw.
Melo gets hacked, hits the first…then the second.
USA up 21 with 2:08 left in the third.
Delfino hits a three.
DAMN DWYANE WADE!!! He’s ballin’ inside. Gets a big boy rebound, goes up, gets fouled. Makes the first and the second. Lead is 20…78-58.
Delfino hits another. DWill travels.
The big bruiser dude Gonzalez draws a foul inside from Melo off the rebound. Big Larry Kristoooobiak type cat. He makes one of two. Delfino hits a three of the back to back US turnovers. Melo hard to the basket but misses the shot.
Tayshaun in.
USA with 13 turnovers. USA up 78-64 after three.
Who wants to guess the final score?
Sing it Marvin…
Kidd fakes a three, passes into Howard, who is called for the three seconds.
Bron Bron with a deep three.
81-64 US.
Scola makes a bucket after a US block.
Bron Bron hits another three. He’s going for the jugular.
Argentina hits a baseline three.
84-69 USA with 8:13 left.
Man…get off Manu’s nuts please!
Bang it on them Dwight!
86-69 USA.
LeBron with the pretty Doc like left where he palms the ball to the cup.
Nocioni is done as well.
Grand Nubian with a prediction:
- GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:54 pm Final score prediction:Team USA - 113
Argentina - 89
Argentina hits a jumper.
Delfino boofs it with two hands on the baseline.
Kobe a drive in the lane. Scola big rebound.
Why is Breen and Collins criticizing a team up by 15 with five minutes left?
Kidd with a nice oop but Bosh misses. Scola with a follow.
Anthony pass from Kidd, misses, Bosh with the tip bang follow.
90-75 with 4:42 left. Timeout.
Scola scores again off the in the net goal tend.
90-77 4:20 left. Scola scores.
Mike Breen still criticizing as Flash gets a fast break dunk.
Delfino hits a baseline jumper. Lead down to thirteen.
Bosh with the inside hang. Gets fouled. Hits the first…then the second.
USA 94, Argentina 79. 3 remaining.
Wade gets inside again. 96, 79 USA.
Scola scores again inside. The young fella is a beast. Looking for big things from him this year with Houston.
USA goes to the slow down, but Wade looks like a video game and misses a high rising two handed bang. 2 minutes left. Here comes Kobe. Oberto fouls out hacking Wade.
That’s right Mike. Win and advance. That’s all that counts. This is still a blow out though. Don’t get it twisted. The wold might think they have caught up, but this team doesn’t. That’s fo sho!
99-81 USA as Wade goes pretty to the basket. They are up 20. Scola with the out of control drive and throws it out of bounds.
101-81 USA 51.7 seconds left.
Michael Redd dribbles it out and the US is in the gold medal match.
USA 101, Argentina 81 Final.
USA goes on to play Spain 2:30 in the morning here (EST). I’ll be blogging the game if anyone wants to stay up.
Final Box:
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | |||||||||||||
| STARTERS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
| L James, F | 26 | 6-11 | 3-6 | 0-2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 15 |
| C Anthony, F | 30 | 3-14 | 2-8 | 13-13 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| D Howard, C | 16 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| J Kidd, G | 16 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| K Bryant, G | 32 | 5-14 | 2-9 | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| BENCH | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
| C Boozer | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D Williams | 13 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| M Redd | 5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D Wade | 15 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 4-8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| C Bosh | 20 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 5-5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| C Paul | 21 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 3-4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12 |
| T Prince | 4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTALS | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | |
| 32-68 | 10-31 | 27-36 | 16 | 27 | 43 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 21 | 101 | ||
| 47.1% | 32.3% | 75.0% | Team TO (pts off): 15 (0) | ||||||||||
| ARGENTINA | |||||||||||||
| STARTERS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
| L Scola, F | 34 | 13-21 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 28 |
| F Oberto, C | 19 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| M Ginobili, G | 6 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| P Prigioni, 3G | 33 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| C Delfino, G | 35 | 6-18 | 3-10 | 2-2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| BENCH | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
| R Gonzalez | 6 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| A Porta | 3 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P Quinteros | 19 | 4-9 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| L Gutierrez | 19 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A Nocioni | 18 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 6-6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| J Gutierrez | 8 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| TOTALS | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | |
| 30-68 | 6-23 | 15-16 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 29 | 81 | ||
| 44.1% | 26.1% | 93.8% | Team TO (pts off): 16 (0) | ||||||||||
Thanks for all the new readers. Yo Joe! Keep spittin’ fire bruh. Send me some of your work to masdalunkin@aol.com. Be Peace my brotha.
Again. Thanks folks. Keep commenting.
Sphere: Related Content227 Responses to “Live Blog USA vs. Argentina 2008 Olympic Semifinal”
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:27 pmMizzo,
I’m ready. After that friday fire question, I have a splitting headache. Let’s go!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:46 pmThanks mizz…..i’ll be streaming it on this end.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:48 pmGN,
Good morning!!
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The Most Known Unknown Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:11 pmThe red, white, and blue will dismantle team Argentina. Kobe isn’t going into his 30th birthday tomorrow with an L.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:17 pmTMKU,
Absolutely!
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Okori Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:25 pmi’m with you…. to a point.
I do think the USA will win. But would I be shocked if it was a nailbiter? not really. I mean let’s be fair here Mizz. Argentina is nice. Manu is reaaaaaaaaaaaly nice.
My pick: 97-91. I’ve got too much respect for Argentina to think that they won’t get some work done.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:31 pmOkori,
Good morning! Since everyone is predicting a score, I say US 105 Argentina 90.
I hope our friend JDubb in Germany finds a live feed he can understand today.
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usa argentina Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:45 pm[...] the semifinal contest between the usa and Argentina. Should be very entertaining. Come check us out.http://thestartingfive.net/2008/08/22/live-blog-usa-vs-argentina-2008-olympic-semifinal/Read “Important Reminders Re: USA- Argentina Game” at New York Red Bulls Forum IMPORTANT INFO BELOW, [...]
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The Most Known Unknown Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:47 pmThis game will not be close. Who can keep pace with Team USA over 40 minutes? No team in the world. This is not the NBA, its FIBA. Different story, besides, let’s learn some basketball this morning, and yes, I’m being a jerk.
Argentina plays man-to-man, which means Bryant, Wade, James, Paul, and Howard are going to be very dangerous in the USA offense. Then you have Bosh, Williams, Anthony.
Come on man. Think before you type. This is real basketball, not name versus name. Trust me, Manu doesn’t want to play this game right now. He even said so himself, that he would rather see USA in the gold medal match. Oh well Manu, have a nice loss.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:48 pmGood morning michelle…….
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thebrotherreport Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:09 pm110-85 Redeem Team
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Okori Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:13 pmi was thinking TMKU and that’s why I came up with 97-91.
sheesh…. god forbid someone not think the US is gonna beat a team by 40.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:13 pmThe winner with the closet score buys lunch . LOL!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:14 pmclosest I think. LOL
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Jim Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:15 pmAre you going to post a play by play or do I need to find another blog for updates? Thanks
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:16 pmKobe and Manu. HMMMM?
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Mizzo Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:16 pmDude they are not as nice as you think they are. Americans have been conditioned to think the world has caught up to the best of the NBA…
that’s a joke!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:19 pmUSA USA USA!!!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:20 pmRemember….this game is a re-match. TeamUSA WANTED this match-up. They will take no prisoners.
125 - 77
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Mizzo Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:21 pmPlay by play is right here.
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Okori Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:21 pmwe’ll see won’t we Mizzo? This is their definitely toughest test.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:22 pmI like Delfino. He was a nice back up on Detroit. He rebounds goog for a guard.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:22 pmOk Kobe sets the tone
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:23 pmOh no, can the US please not start with the 3’s early
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:24 pmJKidd is playing nice “D”…..he seems very active to start out.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:25 pmNot getting beat on the inbound pass in this game to
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:25 pmI think they need to keep going to D-Howard early and often. Argentina don’t want to get physical with him.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:26 pmGN,
I agree
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:26 pmCome on Kobe….get em off the dribble….
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:26 pmStop with the 3’s already
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:27 pmWhen Kidd is making 3’s and no one welse it’s time to stop
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:30 pmNice Elaine! LOL!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:30 pmNice left hand by Lebron!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:32 pmKobe for 3. I’ll take that
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:33 pmAnother foul on Manu. Take your butt to the bench.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:33 pmOk, i like the energy i’m getting so far. Kidd makes a trey; Lebron is agressive (as usual); Kobe looks relaxed; D-Howard is still a beast.
Now, all we need is for Melo to get in the game………
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:34 pmBad pass
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:35 pmGN,
YUP! Damn. I hope Manu is ok
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:35 pmThis one may be a blow out
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:36 pmheeeelloooo.. go team!
do your thang D!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:36 pmKobe is the man nice steal
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:37 pmCP3 with the trey
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:37 pmNice D, Kobe!!!!!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:38 pmGood morning Elaine!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:38 pmCP3 for “3″….(again)
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:38 pm21-4 I say the US is making a statement
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:38 pmCP3 for the layup on the break…..
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:39 pmI told you all…..this one is PERSONAL for TeamUSA…..i’ll be surprised if Argentina gets 10 pts this QTR.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:39 pmBron Bron make your free throws
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:41 pmDwill chimes in with a 3
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:41 pmDamn Lebron……
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:41 pmgoodmorning michelle..
man, wats up with argentina. yayks..
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:41 pmThere u go Melo
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:42 pm“This anti US sentiment was caused by Dirk winning a bogus MVP…the same with Nash. Yeah I said it.”
agreed
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:42 pmOk, it looks like the 3-pt shot is “on” today for Team USA. If they keep making them, this game will be over by half-time.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:43 pmLet’s go Melo!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:43 pmBOSH AND 1
Ok guys forget what I said about the 3pt shooting. LOL!
30 to 12 end of the first
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:43 pmcmon D. score some..
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:43 pmBosh on the put back….AND ONE!!!!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:44 pmElaineflash,
Yeah, I agree!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:45 pmLike i said earlier……i’m surprised they got over 10 pts.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:46 pmThat was an ugly shot but it went in for Agentina
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:46 pmLook at the faces of Team USA…..they are so FOCUSED!!!!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:47 pmHe walked
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The Most Known Unknown Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:47 pmThere is no competition. There are no tests for Team USA. This tournament was over 2 weeks ago.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:47 pmWade on the charge….that was a good call ….. (I think)
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:47 pmKobe with the excellant d
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thebrotherreport Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:48 pm30-12 Ouch! Maybe 110-65
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:48 pmThat was outstanding “D” played by Melo…..I like that!!!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:48 pmTMUK,
You r correct
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:49 pmHe caught Kobe with the elbow…..but good “D” by Kobe, too.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:49 pmCP3 can get into the lane anytime he wants to….
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:49 pmThat was a wierd play. How did that ball go in?
Bosh keep your feet on the ground to avoid that foul
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:50 pmD-Howard subs for Bosh….time to start going back inside.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:51 pmYeah Melo!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:51 pmGN,
Yup
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:52 pmMelo is looking good!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:52 pmNice block Nocc
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thebrotherreport Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:52 pmWhere’s the link to the game? Do any of the sites have one? I’m at work and reading the play by play is killing me.
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:52 pmmelo!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:53 pmDamn superman. He caught Nocc right in the neck
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:54 pmOk we can stop with the 3’s again
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:54 pmOk, they’re calling some BS fouls now…….
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:55 pm@thebrotherreport
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:55 pmTBR,
I don’t know the score is US 37 Argentina 25 the other guys r making a run
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:57 pmGN,
These fouls r getting ridiculous
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:57 pmCome on Kidd that was a dumb foul
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:57 pmDamn….the lead is down the 12? WTF???
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:58 pmDamn the lead is just 10
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thebrotherreport Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:58 pmGot it thanks GN!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:58 pmOk, they have to turn up the “D” another notch and cause turnovers, which will lead to easy transition baskets.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:59 pm8pts now USA better regroup
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:59 pm@TBR
No prob……but please be advised that there is a ’slight’ delay in the feed.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:59 pmGN,
WTF is right
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:01 pmMelo makes both free throws bout time
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:01 pmCome on d
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:02 pmKobe to the rescue a 3 from way down town
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:03 pmKobe hit that one from El Segundo!!!!
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thebrotherreport Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:03 pmOk
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:04 pmUS 44 ARG 31 with 2:31 to go in the 2nd
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:04 pmCome on Bosh u can’t let him back u down like that
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:05 pmCome on guys we need ball movement
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:05 pmOk, Argentina is “floppin’” around like Vlade Divac…..
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:06 pmGN,
LOL!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:06 pmOk, they’re playing like chumps now…the lead is back down to 8.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:07 pmThis SCOLO is aggressive
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rapster Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:07 pmman I’m so thankful for that first half play-by-play.. been over here in USA hatin europe for far too long.. wanting to see our team so bad but won’t have TV till monday.. please destroy argentina squad.. and please post the 2nd half P-B-P mizza.. much appreciated bro.. 1..
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:07 pmSomeone other then Kobe needs to step up and help carry the load since Wade and Lebron has 2 fouls each.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:08 pmI can’t believe this, Now only a 6pt game and no Manu on the floor
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:08 pmThey’re shooting too many outside shots. Take the ball inside with Bosh.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:09 pmDamn….6pt game??? The fu**!!!!!
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:10 pmoh man.. cmon team re-group. arg catching up..
scola is carrying that team.
umphf up that D.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:10 pmArgentina has won the 2nd QTR….they’ve outscored TeamUSA 29-16.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:11 pmMelo makes 3 FTs….bet!!!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:12 pm49-40 (Team USA) at the half
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:12 pmBRB…….gotta go grab something to eat.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:14 pmGN,
Me to!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:25 pmRapster,
We got your back.
Hello to u in Europe!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:26 pmNice clean up Howard 51 US ao ARG to start the 3rd
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:27 pmOk Superman way to bring it
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:29 pmUS 53 ARG 42 just over 8 min left in the third
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:31 pmFinally we get a bucket on the inboud
Scola for ARG came to play with the bucket
Bron Bron with the 3 usa 58 ARG 44
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:32 pmSorry guys I can’t type. LOL!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:33 pmGN,
Where u at? No fighting boys.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:36 pmOk Melo nice bucket with your 15pts so far
Elaine here comes your boy Dwade
Damn Delfino with the 3
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:37 pmOk, just got back from lunch….I see that i missed a lot but we have increased the lead!!!!
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:37 pm“I wanna see Flash. It’s that time Mike. Put him in.”
waaah. me too. i’ll say it again..
i cant feel dwade’s presence in this game. cmon dwyaaaane
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:38 pmLooks like Melo is doing the damn thang!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:38 pmMlo way to hit your free throws
Nocc is rethinking that t 4 fouls on him
US 67 AGR 51 just over 5 min to go in the 3rd
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rapster Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:39 pmawesomeness mang.. this game gonna finish with a bang.. bron and kobie with some hang.. in your face tina.. man that was so right about the MVPs.. that’s just promo cheese.. got to make that international fan club grow.. but this wannabe nba stars from afar got to go.. your p-b-p got that right on the money flow bro.. thank you kindly.. now back for mo.. my real name? joe..
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:39 pmOk, it’s time for Lebron & Wade to get goin’!!!!!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:39 pmaww bad TO
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:40 pmElaines man to the line.
Dwade 1 for 2
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:40 pmMan, I love it when Lebron is agressive!!!!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:41 pmScola is carrying ARG on his back
Dwade with the hustle
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:41 pmBosh gets mad hustle points for keeping the bal alive!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:42 pmDwill with the 3. YEAH!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:42 pmWay to go D-Wade!!!!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:43 pm3 fouls on Scola that’s good!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:43 pmThey callin them ‘ticky-tack’(BS) fouls……….let them play!!!!
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:44 pmmore dwade more! lol
“Ok, it’s time for Lebron & Wade to get goin’!!!!!”
agreed sir.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:44 pmElaine,
What’s up with your boy missing the free throws?
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:44 pmBosh way to keep the ball alive.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:44 pmHe just needs to establish some ‘James Brown’(rhythm)…..:-)
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:45 pmi need those highlight reels from bronbron n dwade. and dwight..
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:45 pmWe gotta work on this poor free throw shooting
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:46 pmNice penetration by CP3!!!!!!!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:46 pmDamn…..they shooting FTs like Shaq & Ben Wallace!!!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:46 pmMelo is holding it down from the line way to sink 2
US 76 Arg 58 little under 2min to go in the third
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:47 pmmichelle,
i know.. thats been his weakness. 2.0 needs to figure his ft’s out.
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thebrotherreport Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:47 pmThat’s more like it
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:48 pmWade FINALLY connects on his FTs………
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:49 pmHow did I know they was gonna call ‘travelin’ on DWill?
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:49 pmHe will be ok after all he’s the FLASH!
I like Delfino US lead down to 14
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:51 pmGN,
The refs are reading your mind. LOL!
We have to stop the careless
end of the third US 78 Arg 64
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:51 pmD-Wade appears to be getting frustrated…..keep ya head up Flash!!!!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:52 pmCP3 should’ve made the pass to Flash, who was trailin’ him on the break. That would’ve been a ‘lights-out’ flush!!!!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:52 pmOk, Team USA won the 3rd QTR, 29 - 24……
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rapster Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:53 pm95-76
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:53 pm“He will be ok after all he’s the FLASH!”
aww girl, imma send ya hugs and kisses for that.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:54 pmFinal score prediction:
Team USA - 113
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:55 pmElaine,
Back at you.
Nice 3 Bron Bron damn! Another 3 is the ball on a string
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:55 pmOk, Lebron is back out on the floor…I expect to see him take it to the rack several times in this QTR.
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:55 pm125-90
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:56 pmLeBron is feelin it…..keep feedin it to him!!!
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rapster Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:56 pmawesome vid bruth.. danke schön.. lol..
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:56 pmMy prediction is way off. I think I said US 115 ARG 90
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:56 pmthats my guess.
oho!!! here comes bronbron..
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:57 pmOk, Kobe is back, too……the 4th QTR should be all his……
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:57 pmLebron & Kobe are amped!!!!!!!!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:57 pmTime for the high flyin boys.
It’s Showtime!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:58 pmNice block Scolo. This guy has been all over the court.
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swabeh Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:59 pmscore pls and time remaining
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:59 pmMy boy Delfino. That was nice. Where is the D US?
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:59 pmD-Howard…..you gotta dunk that ball when you get in that far….
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:01 pmScolo again DAMN! down to 13pt lead
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swabeh Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:01 pmwats score
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:02 pmThis game is a wrap
My MVP’S are Melo for the US and Scolo for ARG
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:02 pmKidd needs to stay at home with his man……I think Bosh can make Scola work hard for the shot.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:03 pmUS 90 ARG 77 just over 4 min to go in the game
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:04 pmNIce steal and nicer finish Dwade
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:04 pmI still like Defino. He hustles.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:05 pmDamn, what a shot!!!!!!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:06 pmGN,
Someone needs to guard him. Scolo has been a beast in this game.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:06 pmWonder why Coach K didn’t play Boozer today? They could’ve used another big body in the paint.
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:06 pmyeah. melo’s getting his rhythm.. im happy for him.
dwade needs to shine in the gold medal game. for that personal redemption.
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:07 pmGreat “D” from Flash……causing the TO!!!!!!
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:07 pmScolo is playing his ass off. Too bad they are going to lose.
Nice clean up Bosh US 98 ARG 81 less then 2 min to go
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:07 pmScola threw Wade to the floor and no foul was called…..WTF???
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:08 pmGN,
I agree much help was needed on Scolo
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:08 pmscola! your on my list.. grrrrr ;(
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:08 pmKobe should’ve took that to the rack and flushed on whomever it was in the paint….
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:09 pmWHEW, DID U SEE THAT?
NICE MOVE FROM THE FLASH!!! SWEET!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:09 pmBoozer comes in at the 1:54 mark…..the f*** is that about?
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:10 pmNice layup by Flash!
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rapster Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:10 pmthanks for the updates folks..
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:11 pmUS goes for the gold on Sun.
Nice talking to u guys. Have a nice day!
USA USA USA!
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:12 pmThis one’s a wrap!!!
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:12 pm“Mike Breen still criticizing…”
we dont need perfect, but there are still some things that needs to be adjusted.
i cant complain. as long as we get that GOLD. im good..
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:12 pmFINAL:
USA 101
Argentina 81
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elaineflash Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:14 pmgreat talk fellas..
cant wait fo sunday. oh maayn this has been a long time coming.. im gonna tear up when they get that gold.
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rapster Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:17 pmthat was too cool my friend.. can’t tell you how much i enjoyed that.. I’m homesick like a muthafucka.. thanks very very much.. keepin this link for sunday.. got yer addy.. send you some of my wild guitaring along with some rhymes about our times.. peace..
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:18 pmRapster,
Anytime.
We can all meet back here sat night. I think 2am est. So set your alarms.
SEE YA!
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Mizzo Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:19 pmPeace fam…
I’ll definitely be here Saturday night/Sunday morning for the gold medal live blog my people.
Just don’t get in trouble with your spouses. Take yo asses to bed if you must
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GrandNubian Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:19 pm“USA goes on to play Spain 2:30 in the morning here (EST). I’ll be blogging the game if anyone wants to stay up.”
Dang……I guess I’d better set my alarm clock. I’m gonna try to catch this one.
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swabeh Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:22 pmtnx folks
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Mizzo Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:26 pmSwabeh sorry for the score update delay. I had to go into my email box and get your comments out. Thanks for stopping by. We’ll be here on Sunday morning doing the same thing. Be Peace fam.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:27 pmYall need to stop frontin. You know u will be up coming home drunk for the club sat night. Lol!
Swabeh,
We got your back, anytime.
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Mizzo Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:28 pmLMAO Michelle!
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thebrotherreport Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:36 pmNo, Michelle that would be me.
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michelle Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:44 pmTBR,
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thebrotherreport Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:47 pmLOL! I’ll stagger in around 2:10 for the tip-off
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Mizzo Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:52 pmWho is hanging out Saturday in Phils?
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thebrotherreport Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:11 pmHavin a get together Sat nite at my Lady’s place. Y’all welcome to come thru.
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Okori Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:31 pmWell here it is… the mea culpa.
Mizzo you were right. I was wrong.
you were so right in fact that to properly convey my wrongness one thing is necessary:
substitute Argentina for Lince Dorado.
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Okori Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:45 pmi embedded a youtube vid in there miz. please let it play.
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Mizzo Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:30 pmIn where?
What’s a wrestler have to do with Argentina getting blown out even though we played our worst game?
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Lucas Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:56 pmHi guys,
I´m from Argentina. Great game by the USA Team. They were all over the place. We down here already knew that this was gonna happen sooner or l8r. Damn luck we couldn´t have two of our best players (well Chapu, at least played a bit). Either way, I believe the end result would have been the same (maybe a closer score). Previously Manu, as many other players already knew the chances were as far as between 5%-10%.
On my side, I was preety much surprise by our bench players, who didn´t see much action during the olympics. I do beleive that by the end of the 3Q, the two of them - ARG an USA - already knew in their minds the outcome of the game, therefore they tried no to push it too much as they are soon playing the last game.
I do hope you sink down Spain like you did on the Qualis.
Greetings!
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Okori Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:19 pmdid you listen to it? it’s as close to a mea culpa as I could find.
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Mizzo Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:28 pmOkori I’m asking where is it embedded? On your site?
Thanks Lucas for stopping by. Your words are kind. I was really impressed with Scola. He did what he could. Best of luck to you. Check us out again sometime. Be Peace.
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Okori Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:30 pmoh. I linked it in the comment. but i couldn’t embed it.
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Okori Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:32 pmhttp://themajestyofwrestling.blogspot.com/2008/08/best-promo-ever.html#links.
just click on the vid.
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Mizzo Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:59 pmAin’t no need to apologize. You are just finding out what the world should already know. When a foreign player leads his team to the ship in baby Jordanesque fashion, then I’ll give it to the world. This is still our sport so everyone ease back jack!
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Okori Says:
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:48 pmwere you talking to me or Lucas Mizzo?
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michelle Says:
August 23rd, 2008 at 4:32 pmLucas,
Greetings. Welcome to TSF. Please come chat with us again soon. Take care in Argentina!
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Miranda Says:
August 23rd, 2008 at 5:40 pmCan someone tell me why Shaq is stalking women in Atlanta? anybody?
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Okori Says:
August 23rd, 2008 at 8:45 pmque? he’s doing WHAT?
Man…. maybe he’s trying to get Freaknik back off the ground. who knows?
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:07 pm man I’m so thankful for that first half play-by-play.. been over here in USA hatin europe for far too long.. wanting to see our team so bad but won’t have TV till monday.. please destroy argentina squad.. and please post the 2nd half P-B-P mizza.. much appreciated bro.. 1..
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:07 pm Someone other then Kobe needs to step up and help carry the load since Wade and Lebron has 2 fouls each.
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:08 pm I can’t believe this, Now only a 6pt game and no Manu on the floor
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:08 pm They’re shooting too many outside shots. Take the ball inside with Bosh.