Live Blog USA vs. Argentina 2008 Olympic Semifinal

r_alleniverson_i Live Blog USA vs. Argentina 2008 Olympic SemifinalYeah, 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:

  1. rapster Says:
    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..
  2. GrandNubian Says:
    Someone other then Kobe needs to step up and help carry the load since Wade and Lebron has 2 fouls each.
  3. michelle Says:
    I can’t believe this, Now only a 6pt game and no Manu on the floor
  4. GrandNubian Says:
    They’re shooting too many outside shots. Take the ball inside with Bosh.

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…

<a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=rbZTmcIfdBQ">http://youtube.com/watch?v=rbZTmcIfdBQ</a>

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:

  1. GrandNubian Says:
    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.

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227 Responses to “Live Blog USA vs. Argentina 2008 Olympic Semifinal”

  1. michelle Says:

    Mizzo,

    I’m ready. After that friday fire question, I have a splitting headache. Let’s go!

  2. GrandNubian Says:

    Thanks mizz…..i’ll be streaming it on this end.

  3. michelle Says:

    GN,

    Good morning!!

  4. The Most Known Unknown Says:

    The red, white, and blue will dismantle team Argentina. Kobe isn’t going into his 30th birthday tomorrow with an L.

  5. michelle Says:

    TMKU,

    Absolutely!

  6. Okori Says:

    i’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.

  7. michelle Says:

    Okori,

    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.

  8. usa argentina Says:

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  9. The Most Known Unknown Says:

    This 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.

  10. GrandNubian Says:

    Good morning michelle…….

  11. thebrotherreport Says:

    110-85 Redeem Team

  12. Okori Says:

    i 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.

  13. michelle Says:

    The winner with the closet score buys lunch . LOL!

  14. michelle Says:

    closest I think. LOL

  15. Jim Says:

    Are you going to post a play by play or do I need to find another blog for updates? Thanks

  16. michelle Says:

    Kobe and Manu. HMMMM?

  17. Mizzo Says:

    Dude 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!

  18. michelle Says:

    USA USA USA!!!

  19. GrandNubian Says:

    Remember….this game is a re-match. TeamUSA WANTED this match-up. They will take no prisoners.

    125 - 77

  20. Mizzo Says:

    Play by play is right here.

  21. Okori Says:

    we’ll see won’t we Mizzo? This is their definitely toughest test.

  22. michelle Says:

    I like Delfino. He was a nice back up on Detroit. He rebounds goog for a guard.

  23. michelle Says:

    Ok Kobe sets the tone

  24. michelle Says:

    Oh no, can the US please not start with the 3’s early

  25. GrandNubian Says:

    JKidd is playing nice “D”…..he seems very active to start out.

  26. michelle Says:

    Not getting beat on the inbound pass in this game to

  27. GrandNubian Says:

    I think they need to keep going to D-Howard early and often. Argentina don’t want to get physical with him.

  28. michelle Says:

    GN,

    I agree

  29. GrandNubian Says:

    Come on Kobe….get em off the dribble….

  30. michelle Says:

    Stop with the 3’s already

  31. michelle Says:

    When Kidd is making 3’s and no one welse it’s time to stop

  32. michelle Says:

    Nice Elaine! LOL!

  33. GrandNubian Says:

    Nice left hand by Lebron!

  34. michelle Says:

    Kobe for 3. I’ll take that

  35. michelle Says:

    Another foul on Manu. Take your butt to the bench.

  36. GrandNubian Says:

    Ok, 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………

  37. michelle Says:

    Bad pass

  38. michelle Says:

    GN,

    YUP! Damn. I hope Manu is ok

  39. michelle Says:

    This one may be a blow out

  40. elaineflash Says:

    heeeelloooo.. go team!

    do your thang D! :)

  41. michelle Says:

    Kobe is the man nice steal

  42. michelle Says:

    CP3 with the trey

  43. GrandNubian Says:

    Nice D, Kobe!!!!!

  44. michelle Says:

    Good morning Elaine!

  45. GrandNubian Says:

    CP3 for “3″….(again)

  46. michelle Says:

    21-4 I say the US is making a statement

  47. GrandNubian Says:

    CP3 for the layup on the break…..

  48. GrandNubian Says:

    I told you all…..this one is PERSONAL for TeamUSA…..i’ll be surprised if Argentina gets 10 pts this QTR.

  49. michelle Says:

    Bron Bron make your free throws

  50. michelle Says:

    Dwill chimes in with a 3

  51. GrandNubian Says:

    Damn Lebron……

  52. elaineflash Says:

    goodmorning michelle..

    man, wats up with argentina. yayks..

  53. michelle Says:

    There u go Melo

  54. elaineflash Says:

    “This anti US sentiment was caused by Dirk winning a bogus MVP…the same with Nash. Yeah I said it.”

    agreed ;)

  55. GrandNubian Says:

    Ok, 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.

  56. GrandNubian Says:

    Let’s go Melo!

  57. michelle Says:

    BOSH AND 1

    Ok guys forget what I said about the 3pt shooting. LOL!

    30 to 12 end of the first

  58. elaineflash Says:

    cmon D. score some.. :)

  59. GrandNubian Says:

    Bosh on the put back….AND ONE!!!!

  60. michelle Says:

    Elaineflash,

    Yeah, I agree!

  61. GrandNubian Says:

    Like i said earlier……i’m surprised they got over 10 pts.

  62. michelle Says:

    That was an ugly shot but it went in for Agentina

  63. GrandNubian Says:

    Look at the faces of Team USA…..they are so FOCUSED!!!!

  64. michelle Says:

    He walked

  65. The Most Known Unknown Says:

    There is no competition. There are no tests for Team USA. This tournament was over 2 weeks ago.

  66. GrandNubian Says:

    Wade on the charge….that was a good call ….. (I think) :-)

  67. michelle Says:

    Kobe with the excellant d

  68. thebrotherreport Says:

    30-12 Ouch! Maybe 110-65

  69. GrandNubian Says:

    That was outstanding “D” played by Melo…..I like that!!!

  70. michelle Says:

    TMUK,

    You r correct

  71. GrandNubian Says:

    He caught Kobe with the elbow…..but good “D” by Kobe, too.

  72. GrandNubian Says:

    CP3 can get into the lane anytime he wants to….

  73. michelle Says:

    That was a wierd play. How did that ball go in?

    Bosh keep your feet on the ground to avoid that foul

  74. GrandNubian Says:

    D-Howard subs for Bosh….time to start going back inside.

  75. michelle Says:

    Yeah Melo!

  76. michelle Says:

    GN,

    Yup

  77. GrandNubian Says:

    Melo is looking good!

  78. michelle Says:

    Nice block Nocc

  79. thebrotherreport Says:

    Where’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.

  80. elaineflash Says:

    melo!

  81. michelle Says:

    Damn superman. He caught Nocc right in the neck

  82. michelle Says:

    Ok we can stop with the 3’s again

  83. GrandNubian Says:

    Ok, they’re calling some BS fouls now…….

  84. GrandNubian Says:

    @thebrotherreport

    http://www.nbcolympics.com/basketball

  85. michelle Says:

    TBR,

    I don’t know the score is US 37 Argentina 25 the other guys r making a run

  86. michelle Says:

    GN,

    These fouls r getting ridiculous

  87. michelle Says:

    Come on Kidd that was a dumb foul

  88. GrandNubian Says:

    Damn….the lead is down the 12? WTF???

  89. michelle Says:

    Damn the lead is just 10

  90. thebrotherreport Says:

    Got it thanks GN!

  91. GrandNubian Says:

    Ok, they have to turn up the “D” another notch and cause turnovers, which will lead to easy transition baskets.

  92. michelle Says:

    8pts now USA better regroup

  93. GrandNubian Says:

    @TBR

    No prob……but please be advised that there is a ’slight’ delay in the feed.

  94. michelle Says:

    GN,

    WTF is right

  95. michelle Says:

    Melo makes both free throws bout time

  96. michelle Says:

    Come on d

  97. michelle Says:

    Kobe to the rescue a 3 from way down town

  98. GrandNubian Says:

    Kobe hit that one from El Segundo!!!! :-)

  99. thebrotherreport Says:

    Ok

  100. michelle Says:

    US 44 ARG 31 with 2:31 to go in the 2nd

  101. michelle Says:

    Come on Bosh u can’t let him back u down like that

  102. michelle Says:

    Come on guys we need ball movement

  103. GrandNubian Says:

    Ok, Argentina is “floppin’” around like Vlade Divac…..

  104. michelle Says:

    GN,

    LOL!

  105. GrandNubian Says:

    Ok, they’re playing like chumps now…the lead is back down to 8.

  106. michelle Says:

    This SCOLO is aggressive

  107. rapster Says:

    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..

  108. GrandNubian Says:

    Someone other then Kobe needs to step up and help carry the load since Wade and Lebron has 2 fouls each.

  109. michelle Says:

    I can’t believe this, Now only a 6pt game and no Manu on the floor

  110. GrandNubian Says:

    They’re shooting too many outside shots. Take the ball inside with Bosh.

  111. GrandNubian Says:

    Damn….6pt game??? The fu**!!!!!

  112. elaineflash Says:

    oh man.. cmon team re-group. arg catching up..

    scola is carrying that team.

    umphf up that D.

  113. GrandNubian Says:

    Argentina has won the 2nd QTR….they’ve outscored TeamUSA 29-16.

  114. GrandNubian Says:

    Melo makes 3 FTs….bet!!!

  115. GrandNubian Says:

    49-40 (Team USA) at the half

  116. GrandNubian Says:

    BRB…….gotta go grab something to eat. :-)

  117. michelle Says:

    GN,

    Me to!

  118. michelle Says:

    Rapster,

    We got your back.

    Hello to u in Europe!

  119. michelle Says:

    Nice clean up Howard 51 US ao ARG to start the 3rd

  120. michelle Says:

    Ok Superman way to bring it

  121. michelle Says:

    US 53 ARG 42 just over 8 min left in the third

  122. michelle Says:

    Finally 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

  123. michelle Says:

    Sorry guys I can’t type. LOL!

  124. michelle Says:

    GN,

    Where u at? No fighting boys.

  125. michelle Says:

    Ok Melo nice bucket with your 15pts so far

    Elaine here comes your boy Dwade

    Damn Delfino with the 3

  126. GrandNubian Says:

    Ok, just got back from lunch….I see that i missed a lot but we have increased the lead!!!!

  127. elaineflash Says:

    “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

  128. GrandNubian Says:

    Looks like Melo is doing the damn thang!

  129. michelle Says:

    Mlo 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

  130. rapster Says:

    awesomeness 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..

  131. GrandNubian Says:

    Ok, it’s time for Lebron & Wade to get goin’!!!!!

  132. michelle Says:

    aww bad TO

  133. michelle Says:

    Elaines man to the line.

    Dwade 1 for 2

  134. GrandNubian Says:

    Man, I love it when Lebron is agressive!!!!

  135. michelle Says:

    Scola is carrying ARG on his back

    Dwade with the hustle

  136. GrandNubian Says:

    Bosh gets mad hustle points for keeping the bal alive!

  137. michelle Says:

    Dwill with the 3. YEAH!

  138. GrandNubian Says:

    Way to go D-Wade!!!!

  139. michelle Says:

    3 fouls on Scola that’s good!

  140. GrandNubian Says:

    They callin them ‘ticky-tack’(BS) fouls……….let them play!!!!

  141. elaineflash Says:

    more dwade more! lol

    “Ok, it’s time for Lebron & Wade to get goin’!!!!!”

    agreed sir.

  142. michelle Says:

    Elaine,

    What’s up with your boy missing the free throws?

  143. michelle Says:

    Bosh way to keep the ball alive.

  144. GrandNubian Says:

    He just needs to establish some ‘James Brown’(rhythm)…..:-)

  145. elaineflash Says:

    i need those highlight reels from bronbron n dwade. and dwight..

  146. michelle Says:

    We gotta work on this poor free throw shooting

  147. GrandNubian Says:

    Nice penetration by CP3!!!!!!!

  148. GrandNubian Says:

    Damn…..they shooting FTs like Shaq & Ben Wallace!!!

  149. michelle Says:

    Melo is holding it down from the line way to sink 2

    US 76 Arg 58 little under 2min to go in the third

  150. elaineflash Says:

    michelle,

    i know.. thats been his weakness. 2.0 needs to figure his ft’s out.

  151. thebrotherreport Says:

    That’s more like it

  152. GrandNubian Says:

    Wade FINALLY connects on his FTs………

  153. GrandNubian Says:

    How did I know they was gonna call ‘travelin’ on DWill?

  154. michelle Says:

    He will be ok after all he’s the FLASH!

    I like Delfino US lead down to 14

  155. michelle Says:

    GN,

    The refs are reading your mind. LOL!

    We have to stop the careless

    end of the third US 78 Arg 64

  156. GrandNubian Says:

    D-Wade appears to be getting frustrated…..keep ya head up Flash!!!!

  157. GrandNubian Says:

    CP3 should’ve made the pass to Flash, who was trailin’ him on the break. That would’ve been a ‘lights-out’ flush!!!!

  158. GrandNubian Says:

    Ok, Team USA won the 3rd QTR, 29 - 24……

  159. rapster Says:

    95-76

  160. elaineflash Says:

    “He will be ok after all he’s the FLASH!”

    aww girl, imma send ya hugs and kisses for that. ;)

  161. GrandNubian Says:

    Final score prediction:

    Team USA - 113
    Argentina - 89

  162. michelle Says:

    Elaine,

    Back at you.

    Nice 3 Bron Bron damn! Another 3 is the ball on a string

  163. GrandNubian Says:

    Ok, Lebron is back out on the floor…I expect to see him take it to the rack several times in this QTR.

  164. elaineflash Says:

    125-90

  165. GrandNubian Says:

    LeBron is feelin it…..keep feedin it to him!!!

  166. rapster Says:

    awesome vid bruth.. danke schön.. lol..

  167. michelle Says:

    My prediction is way off. I think I said US 115 ARG 90

  168. elaineflash Says:

    thats my guess.

    oho!!! here comes bronbron..

  169. GrandNubian Says:

    Ok, Kobe is back, too……the 4th QTR should be all his…… :-)

  170. GrandNubian Says:

    Lebron & Kobe are amped!!!!!!!!

  171. michelle Says:

    Time for the high flyin boys.

    It’s Showtime!

  172. michelle Says:

    Nice block Scolo. This guy has been all over the court.

  173. swabeh Says:

    score pls and time remaining

  174. michelle Says:

    My boy Delfino. That was nice. Where is the D US?

  175. GrandNubian Says:

    D-Howard…..you gotta dunk that ball when you get in that far….

  176. michelle Says:

    Scolo again DAMN! down to 13pt lead

  177. swabeh Says:

    wats score

  178. michelle Says:

    This game is a wrap

    My MVP’S are Melo for the US and Scolo for ARG

  179. GrandNubian Says:

    Kidd needs to stay at home with his man……I think Bosh can make Scola work hard for the shot.

  180. michelle Says:

    US 90 ARG 77 just over 4 min to go in the game

  181. michelle Says:

    NIce steal and nicer finish Dwade

  182. michelle Says:

    I still like Defino. He hustles.

  183. GrandNubian Says:

    Damn, what a shot!!!!!!

  184. michelle Says:

    GN,

    Someone needs to guard him. Scolo has been a beast in this game.

  185. GrandNubian Says:

    Wonder why Coach K didn’t play Boozer today? They could’ve used another big body in the paint.

  186. elaineflash Says:

    yeah. melo’s getting his rhythm.. im happy for him.

    dwade needs to shine in the gold medal game. for that personal redemption.

  187. GrandNubian Says:

    Great “D” from Flash……causing the TO!!!!!!

  188. michelle Says:

    Scolo 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

  189. GrandNubian Says:

    Scola threw Wade to the floor and no foul was called…..WTF???

  190. michelle Says:

    GN,

    I agree much help was needed on Scolo

  191. elaineflash Says:

    scola! your on my list.. grrrrr ;(

  192. GrandNubian Says:

    Kobe should’ve took that to the rack and flushed on whomever it was in the paint…. :-)

  193. michelle Says:

    WHEW, DID U SEE THAT?

    NICE MOVE FROM THE FLASH!!! SWEET!

  194. GrandNubian Says:

    Boozer comes in at the 1:54 mark…..the f*** is that about?

  195. GrandNubian Says:

    Nice layup by Flash!

  196. rapster Says:

    thanks for the updates folks..

  197. michelle Says:

    US goes for the gold on Sun.

    Nice talking to u guys. Have a nice day!

    USA USA USA!

  198. GrandNubian Says:

    This one’s a wrap!!!

  199. elaineflash Says:

    “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..

  200. GrandNubian Says:

    FINAL:

    USA 101

    Argentina 81

  201. elaineflash Says:

    great talk fellas.. :)

    cant wait fo sunday. oh maayn this has been a long time coming.. im gonna tear up when they get that gold.

  202. rapster Says:

    that 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..

  203. michelle Says:

    Rapster,

    Anytime.

    We can all meet back here sat night. I think 2am est. So set your alarms.

    SEE YA!

  204. Mizzo Says:

    Peace 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 ;)

  205. GrandNubian Says:

    “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.

  206. swabeh Says:

    tnx folks

  207. Mizzo Says:

    Swabeh 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.

  208. michelle Says:

    Yall 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.

  209. Mizzo Says:

    LMAO Michelle!

  210. thebrotherreport Says:

    No, Michelle that would be me.

  211. michelle Says:

    TBR,
    Now how did I already know that. Lol!

  212. thebrotherreport Says:

    LOL! I’ll stagger in around 2:10 for the tip-off

  213. Mizzo Says:

    Who is hanging out Saturday in Phils?

  214. thebrotherreport Says:

    Havin a get together Sat nite at my Lady’s place. Y’all welcome to come thru.

  215. Okori Says:

    Well 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.

  216. Okori Says:

    i embedded a youtube vid in there miz. please let it play.

  217. Mizzo Says:

    In where?

    What’s a wrestler have to do with Argentina getting blown out even though we played our worst game?

  218. Lucas Says:

    Hi 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!

  219. Okori Says:

    did you listen to it? it’s as close to a mea culpa as I could find.

  220. Mizzo Says:

    Okori 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.

  221. Okori Says:

    oh. I linked it in the comment. but i couldn’t embed it.

  222. Okori Says:

    http://themajestyofwrestling.blogspot.com/2008/08/best-promo-ever.html#links.

    just click on the vid.

  223. Mizzo Says:

    Ain’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! ;)

  224. Okori Says:

    were you talking to me or Lucas Mizzo?

  225. michelle Says:

    Lucas,

    Greetings. Welcome to TSF. Please come chat with us again soon. Take care in Argentina!

  226. Miranda Says:

    Can someone tell me why Shaq is stalking women in Atlanta? anybody?

  227. Okori Says:

    que? he’s doing WHAT?

    Man…. maybe he’s trying to get Freaknik back off the ground. who knows?

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