Team USA 2012 + TV Schedule

[simostorm]

Just watch USA vs DOM.. on espn2.

Anthony Davies made his debut with about 6 and a half minutes left in the 4th quarter.. He hadnt trained all week due to his ankle..

He looked a little out of place at the start.. as youd expect..
He scored 8 points.. come off a pick with an ackward grab and put it in under the ring..
his next two.. he grabbed a rebound then a putback..
then he hit a three.. got fouled.. and made the three throw..
he went looking for some blocks but didnt see him get any..
but he'll get some blocks in upcoming games for sure..

Next game.. USA vs Brazil - 10am Tuesday 17th on ESPN.

 

[simostorm]

http://www.usabasketball.com/mens/national/12_mnt_wnt_espn_exhibition.html

Upcoming exhibition schedule.

 

[Ridders]

Obviously still a pretty good team, but they've been ravaged by injuries i.e. Dwight, Wade, Rose, Bosh, Griffin.

Then again talent is never the issue with Team USA, as their 3 string lineup would probably have more talent than any other country. It's all about whether they can gel as a unit or not.

 

[abpanther]

Pretty impressive win over Spain

 

[simostorm]

Pretty impressive win over Spain

Marc Gasol and spains PG still to come back.. they will be a tough competitor and match up well having two 7 footers.. but after what ive seen in the exhibitions I think Team USA will put them away.. Melo, LeBron, Kobe and Durant.. and oh yeah.. Deron, Westbrook and Harden.. plus more.. crazy amount of talent..

 

[simostorm]

Team USA Schedule for the olympics

http://www.examiner.com/article/oly...-when-where-how-to-watch-usa-men-s-basketball

All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.

• Sunday, July 29, 2012 - USA vs. France - 9:30 a.m - NBC Sports Network, NBC Basketball Channel
• Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - Tunisia vs. USA - 5:15 p.m - NBC Sports Network, NBC Basketball Channel
• Thursday, August 2, 2012 - USA vs. Nigeria - 5:15 p.m - NBC Sports Network, NBC Basketball Channel
• Saturday, August 4, 2012 - Lithuania vs. USA - 9:30 a.m - NBC Sports Network, NBC Basketball Channel
• Monday, August 6, 2012 - USA vs. Argentina - 5:15 p.m - NBC Sports Network, NBC Basketball Channel

Havnt converted the times yet.. i think the first is Midnight sunday.. i think ESPN are showing the games.. hopeso.. if not.. there are other ways to view it.

 

[Ridders]

Decent performance from Team USA against France. Will be interesting to see how much run Anthony Davis gets, especially if Tyson gets in foul trouble. Not sure that they'd trust Love defensively.

 

[simostorm]

I love watching him going for blocks.. he's gunna be good value to watch..

Durrant dropping 3's like its nothing is ridiculous.. and Carmelo playing centre was interesting..

 

[simostorm]

Not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere.. but was interesting. theres a youtube video also you can watch of them meeting Kobe.

http://www.news.com.au/news/gossip-...ller-kobe-bryant/story-fnejlvvj-1226437871115

 

[Ridders]

Kobe doin work

 

[simostorm]

USA vs Tunisia - Wed 7:05am local time on foxtel. Ch 9 would have to be showing it also you would think..

 

[simostorm]

USA rippin Nigeria apart.. Kobe and Durant hitting 3's with ease.. lebron throwing some nice passes to open guys up.

 

[jonno_knights]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlHFuHg8D4Y

Watch from 0:15-0:30. Number 23, and to think he could be playing for AUS!

Can't wait till he hits his prime for the Cavs, still only 20.

 

[simostorm]

Irving and Bogut in the side.. we'd finally get a medal.

 

[simostorm]

What a tournament these guys have had..

Durant's 3 point shooting display has been the highlight for me.. It used to be all dunks that were the excitement of the old USA teams.. now its there skill and shooting display that is incrediable..

LeBron's been very unselfish his distribution and passing have been very good and he's really stepped up when the games have gotten close and added some needed points. His dunk this morning driving in against Argentina was impressive.

Kobes been up and down.. he's had moments of brilliance. His style is a little old school and not as run and gun as these other players.. His backing down or posting is a different style to the rest of the guys.. Nice to watch when he hits those fadeaways..

Chris Paul has been very good controlling the point.. Best PG in the NBA..

Westbrook and Hardens leap for smaller guys is incredible.. some massive dunks from those guys..

Anthony Davies.. my highlight of him was watching Baynes send him down with that block at end of play lol..

Been a very enjoyable tournament to watch..

 

[aqua_duck]

The refs are absolutely butchering this final, 32 fouls and it's not even half time

 

[Ridders]

So USA take out the gold by winning 107-100.

 

[Ridders]

Thought Pau had a really good game for Spain.

Bit shaky with USA having to rely on Love at C in the 4th, but he came through. KD and Lebron both stepped up.

 

[simostorm]

So many ridiculous fouls.. Marc gasol being in foul trouble in the second drilled Spain.. yeah.. pau was good.. Navarro was great but needed to find some more shots when needed. Chris Paul is so good.. way he controls the offence is out standing.. lebrons 3 late in the 4th was huge.. and Pauls drive to the bucket from the perimeter was huge. Awesome tournament.. loved watching team USA enjoy every game..

 

[simostorm]

Marc.. 17 points in 17 mins.. KD 30 lol.. Durants a freak... pau 24..