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Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 at 7:13am
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USA vs. Spain Game Thread (Gold Medal Game)

Discuss the game here.


Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:15am
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Melo guarding Gasol?! lololol

Melo guarding Gasol?! lololol

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:27am
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That Rudy Fernandez dunk

That Rudy Fernandez dunk makes me wish Blake Griffin could of played in these games

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:34am
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It is nice to see that Kevin

It is nice to see that Kevin Love's gold medal game defense looks so much like his regular season apathy.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:38am
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Pathetic defense...

Pathetic defense...

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:40am
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Kevin Boozer has zero concept

Kevin Boozer has zero concept of help defense. His head is always turned as Spain gets free in the paint.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:41am
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But he's the best power

But he's the best power forward in the NBA!!

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:40am
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Never seen Coach K look so

Never seen Coach K look so nervous

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:41am
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Sergio Rodriguez is looking

Sergio Rodriguez is looking like Steve Nash out there. And how the refs missed that push by James on Marc Gasol for a 3 point play I'll never know.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:43am
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Spain's coach should smack

Spain's coach should smack himself for allowing Gasol to pick up his 4th in the first half... Dumb. Just dumb.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:43am
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What a horrible coaching

What a horrible coaching move, that coul potentially cost them the game. You have size advantage and you give a lot of it up by keeping Marc in there that long

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:46am
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It's also Marc's fault. He

It's also Marc's fault. He knows how many fouls he is on and he made a dumb foul... I agree with you though he shouldn't be out there

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:45am
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Westbrook might want to

Westbrook might want to finish out the defensive possession before wanting to cherry pick and get a dunk

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:48am
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Westbrook nearly turns the

Westbrook nearly turns the ball over after just giving up a three on a 50/50 ball on the previous possession. He hasn't improved that aspect of his game this summer lol

Oh, now he did turn it over.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:49am
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Also of note... There are

Also of note... There are some stunning Spanish girls in attendance

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:53am
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They clearly borrowed these

They clearly borrowed these refs from the boxing tournament. Bad both ways, but come on.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:53am
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Love sucks at defense, but

Love sucks at defense, but he's an amazing rebounder.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:54am
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rudy fernandez

Anyone else wanna punch Rudy Fernandez, just because....

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Yup!

Yup!

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:57am
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lol ^ at the punch. BTPH:

lol ^ at the punch.

BTPH: some1 gotta make it a close game

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:58am
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Yea, after that flop... Now,

Yea, after that flop... Now, I want to punch Fernandez in the nuts.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 7:59am
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Too much of foul-a-thon,

Too much of foul-a-thon, it's already 1am here and at this rate I'll be up till 6am. Enjoy the game. And after that acting job I can see why you would wanna punch Rudy Fernandez lol

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:08am
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Thank God for Love

US would be being blown out here if not for Love's rebounding. I have to accept the fact that Coach K isn't going to play Chandler I guess no matter how much Spain pounds the ball into the paint. Oh well, I think the US could use the defense and the high percentage offense he brings.

Marc Gasol getting that fourth foul was a fluke play but it was fighting with Love for an offensive rebound. Drawing that foul on M Gasol is probably going to be huge in this game and . The Gasol brothers passing over the US defense was looking a little scary and with the potential to really go on a run there with quality shots. Especially if Coach K kept playing the small ball lineup. Melo trying to guard M. Gasol was funny.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:13am
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They were up 8 before he ever

They were up 8 before he ever checked in. Pitiful defense matters. Don't let your fanboy status change the facts.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:17am
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Yea, let's ignore Kevin

Yea, let's ignore Kevin Durant's 17 first half points and 8 free-throw attempts. That had nothing to do with anything lol.

And I don't think Chandler can defend either Gasol.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:09am
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Matching them

Actually, I think we have to match their facial hair. That is the problem. The US team is intimidated by all the hair on Spain. Coach K should unleash The Beard!

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:13am
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its awkard to see a

its awkard to see a comercial-less halftime

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:17am
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Gasol abusing Chandler... And

Gasol abusing Chandler... And one.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:18am
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Is it just me or did Pau

Is it just me or did Pau Gasol bulk up a bit?

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:18am
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Pau is really good on

Pau is really good on offense.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:20am
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Now it's Love's turn to get

Now it's Love's turn to get abused!

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:21am
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Team USA would be better just

Team USA would be better just letting LeBron defend Gasol... Chandler and especially Love not going to get it done.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:26am
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US might be saving that until

US might be saving that until late. But I expect Lebron ti guard Pau some point in the game.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:23am
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ANYONE SAW K. LOVE FACE WHEN

ANYONE SAW K. LOVE FACE WHEN AS HE FOULED MARC LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

(now he fouls pau)

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:23am
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I didn't, on a count of Marc

I didn't, on a count of Marc Gasol hasn't played the 3rd quarter.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:26am
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wasn't watching the game at the time... might sound like BS

tsk tsk... i was replying in the aaron harrison threat and just happened to look up.

his face expression was priceless though, i had to post it

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:24am
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Seriously... Pau Gasol is

Seriously... Pau Gasol is starting to dominate this game.

I miss this from him after watching Mike Brown play him in the high post all season.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:28am
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What the hell happened

What the hell happened there?! Commercial mid game?

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:30am
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Kevin Durant and Pau Gasol

Kevin Durant and Pau Gasol both having amazing quarters. USA has dominated the third quarters in most games... This game is going to go down to the wire.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:33am
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Who's going to step up and

Who's going to step up and take over the 4th? Kobe, Durant, LeBron, or Melo?

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:33am
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deron

Omg... Deron! Why! That would have been epic.....

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:34am
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get dwill out the game please

get dwill out the game please

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:34am
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lebron is gnna be the

lebron is gnna be the facilitator in the 4th

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:35am
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So where is Chandler? Why is

So where is Chandler? Why is he on the bench? Are they really going to play Lebron at center for a whole quarter?

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:35am
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Durant has the hot hand, so I

Durant has the hot hand, so I expect Team USA to keep going to him.

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:38am
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Paul going into 4th quarter

Paul going into 4th quarter Clippers mode right now

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This is team USA's best

This is team USA's best line-up. Bron, Durant, Melo, Kobe, and Paul. They may go with this line-up for the rest of the game

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:40am
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LeBron getting his 4th foul

LeBron getting his 4th foul is huge...

Posted on: Sun, 08/12/2012 - 8:41am
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i really want USA to win, all

i really want USA to win, all NBA stars that i like and so on..

but man they really play bad defense or nearly no defense..how in the world slower guys beats USA athletic freaks off the dribble

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Too many wide open misses

Too many wide open misses right now for Team USA

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They NEED LeBron back in the

They NEED LeBron back in the game. He's obviously the only guy that can get this team to play together.

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