France vs. Slovenia Olympics Semifinals game, 7AM ET Thursday

[insidehoops]

No idea how many people can watch at that hour, but France vs. Slovenia Olympics Semifinals game is this morning, 7AM ET Thursday.

Winner faces Team USA in gold medal game.

Loser faces Australia in bronze medal game.

[ScottieQuitting]

This will be the best and most competitive game of the Olympics, no? I want us to curb stomp France. But I would love to see Luka get his vs us because I like his game, while we still win. I guess I rather see France win so we can turn them into French Fries.

[insidehoops]

This will be the best and most competitive game of the Olympics, no?

It could be awesome, yeah.

[nayte]

From australias point of view I would like to see France win but it should be a great game

[Im so nba'd out]

i have no horse in the race but im rooting for france because it's closer distance-wise to America.

[90sgoat]

i have no horse in the race but im rooting for france because it's closer distance-wise to America.

:facepalm

****ing frogs man :roll:

[tpols]

That has to be the weakest flagrant to ever be called.

[90sgoat]

Not a lot of defense being played lol.

[Kblaze8855]

I give dude credit for going at him but he was never gonna get over Gobert that time. He was in perfect position.

[90sgoat]

Gobert is the most overrated center in years.

[90sgoat]

This isn't the NBA, players don't miss open midrange shots:no:

[90sgoat]

Nando De Colo would be a superstar in the NBA.

[90sgoat]

Luka is learning a lot of defense and physicality in this tournament.

[Xiao Yao You]

Gobert is the most overrated center in years.

how can a worthless stiff be overrated?

[Kblaze8855]

Nando De Colo would be a superstar in the NBA.


He was in the nba. It’s changed but not THAT much in a few years. He was on the Spurs with Leonard I believe.

[Kblaze8855]

Cuban is putting a hit out on someone if Luka really hurt himself there.

[90sgoat]

He was in the nba. It’s changed but not THAT much in a few years. He was on the Spurs with Leonard I believe.

The league has changed massively since 2013.

Huge change.

If Trae Young can dominate and be a defender, then Nando can now.

In 2013 there was still defense being played.

Nando is like a young Goran Dragic.

[90sgoat]

Cuban is putting a hit out on someone if Luka really hurt himself there.

Cuban should be concerned with buying out some of these Olympians and bringing them to the NBA.

Mike Tobey would be a nice fit, he is like a better Kleber. Cancar also looks good at the SF.

[Kblaze8855]

He’s one year younger than Dragic….only Goran was all nba around that time.

[90sgoat]

He’s one year younger than Dragic….only Goran was all nba around that time.

I mean he plays like young Dragic.

[DoctorP]

Cuban is putting a hit out on someone if Luka really hurt himself there.

Lukaball is going to kill this kid in his youth. His usage is insane.

[90sgoat]

Blasic dude is bricking shot after shot.

[90sgoat]

Lukaball is going to kill this kid in his youth. His usage is insane.

I agree, but can't fault him for Slovenia play, they have no business being there without him.

[Kblaze8855]

Cuban should be concerned with buying out some of these Olympians and bringing them to the NBA.

Mike Tobey would be a nice fit, he is like a better Kleber. Cancar also looks good at the SF.

I always wonder why more of these guys don’t get a shot. But on the other hand I’ve seen many of their stars get one and look terrible. They really are different games.

[DoctorP]

I agree, but can't fault him for Slovenia play, they have no business being there without him.

True. It's all on him again.

[SATAN]

This is a crazy game. Slovenia keep hanging on. Haven't been very impressed with Luka.

[90sgoat]

I always wonder why more of these guys don’t get a shot. But on the other hand I’ve seen many of their stars get one and look terrible. They really are different games.

You have to play a style that benefits them.

Spurs, Mavs, do it.

High pace, lots of ball movement, outscore opponents.

I really like Mike Tobey though. A fighter with a shot.

[90sgoat]

Game by Luwavu probably.

[90sgoat]

This is a crazy game. Slovenia keep hanging on. Haven't been very impressed with Luka.

Fatigue huh?

I hope he learns something from these two very similar exits in the NBA and FIBA.

Needs to figure out how to contribute while spending less energy = spotting up and posting up.

[tpols]

Was rooting for Slovenia but France winning is a good thing. Luka must be hurt because he refuses to shoot and his teammates are just untalented. USA would win by 30 especially given the short turn around. They literally play tomorrow.

[90sgoat]

Was rooting for Slovenia but France winning is a good thing. Luka must be hurt because he refuses to shoot and his teammates are just untalented. USA would win by 30 especially given the short turn around. They literally play tomorrow.

France just have more elite players, Fournier, De Colo, Batum, and a bunch of decent role players Luwavu, Gobert, Yabusele.

Doncic really is an incredibly leader, which shows that despite shooting like shit, he makes the team much better.

[tpols]

Fatigue huh?

I hope he learns something from these two very similar exits in the NBA and FIBA.

Needs to figure out how to contribute while spending less energy = spotting up and posting up.

Posting up requires tons of energy. Its basically wrestling. The real problem is doncic doesn't have star help. But his teammates do have a ton of heart.

[DoctorP]

1 point game.

[Kblaze8855]

Holiday on Luka in the more physical game would be fun to watch.

[Kblaze8855]

Stepback game winner?

[90sgoat]

Damn, what an ending!

Congrats to France, but Slovenia was the real people champs.

[Kblaze8855]

Luka is so lucky this isn’t the nba where making even the good pass gets you crucified.

[DoctorP]

France escapes.

[LukeWalton]

he must feel bad missing that free throw

[90sgoat]

Posting up requires tons of energy. Its basically wrestling. The real problem is doncic doesn't have star help. But his teammates do have a ton of heart.

Hmm, I disagree, just needs to be selective about it.

[tpols]

WOW. Batum. Now that's a GOAT block.

[90sgoat]

Luka is so lucky this isn’t the nba where making the good pass gets you crucified.

No, that was weak by Luka.

Dribbled too much.

Probably hurt tho as you said, hasn't taken a shot in like the last 3 minutes.

[SATAN]

Holy shit that block :lebronamazed:

[90sgoat]

Holy shit that block :lebronamazed:

Old man found his hops from pure adrenaline lol

[insight]

Doncic playing poorly, annoucers trying to come up with every excuse in the book, fatigue from playing too many minutes, then he could not shoot because he was playing with one hand after running into the divider. Slovenia played well, and Doncic did the majority of the olymipics, I don't understand all the excuses.

[tpols]

Luka is so lucky this isn’t the nba where making even the good pass gets you crucified.

He was obviously hurt. He broke his wrist on that glass. So you need to apply context. Guy has never shyed away from a shot before.

[DoctorP]

I was rooting for Luka, but alas he is human.

[Akeem34TheDream]

He was obviously hurt. He broke his wrist on that glass. So you need to apply context. Guy has never shyed away from a shot before.

Yeah they were rushing him to the hospital. He might have to retire because of this.:lol

[SATAN]

He was obviously hurt. He broke his wrist on that glass. So you need to apply context. Guy has never shyed away from a shot before.

He broke his wrist? What?? :lol

Luka isn't going to win shit trying to do everything by himself. He needs another skilled ball handler and passer to help him. He also needs to get into shape.

[insight]

He was obviously hurt. He broke his wrist on that glass. So you need to apply context. Guy has never shyed away from a shot before.

Please, this is just an EXCUSE! He was shooting poorly ALL GAME before injurying his wrist. His teammates were hot and started the comeback scoring and they had a chance to win after being down 10 but came up short. Doncic played poorly.

[tpols]

Yeah they were rushing him to the hospital. He might have to retire because of this.:lol

Retire because of a wrist injury? Good one mate. He literally didn't even attempt a shot in the last few minutes because he knew he couldn't. There was one play he was WIDE open off the dribble from 3 and turned it down. Coming from a guy who dropped 48 in his debut. He was obviously hurt dumbass. But he didn't sub out or ***** out, he played through it and did what he could.

[Locked_Up_Tonight]

Luka is so lucky this isn’t the nba where making even the good pass gets you crucified.

What he should be criticized for is that he whines to the refs more than any other player. It is so damn annoying, and this is coming from a Mav fan.

[Akeem34TheDream]

Retire because of a wrist injury? Good one mate. He literally didn't even attempt a shot in the last few minutes because he knew he couldn't. There was one play he was WIDE open off the dribble from 3 and turned it down. Coming from a guy who dropped 48 in his debut. He was obviously hurt dumbass. But he didn't sub out or ***** out, he played through it and did what he could.

He might be hurt but how tf you know its broken, you clown?

[tanibanana]

Trae would take that three WITHOUT a doubt and drilled it.
Atlanta you won that trade!!!

[imdaman99]

Great block :applause: reminds me of what Russ did to him a bunch of years earlier... obviously for less marbles :lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4YD_sDh2Zo

[Manny98]

TLC vs KD in the finals

Two Nets players shining on the international stage

You gotta love it

[DoctorP]

TLC vs KD in the finals

Two Nets players shining on the international stage

You gotta love it

You had Durant v Mills in the semis.

[ImKobe]

FT shooting cost Slovenia the game.

[Manny98]

You had Durant v Mills in the semis.

Yep can't forget about our new addition as well :cheers:

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Loser luka comes up short in the big game like he always does.

Only Manu ginobili can lead a non USA team to gold

[Honor Boost]

Loser luka comes up short in the big game like he always does.

Only Manu ginobili can lead a non USA team to gold

Papa Kawhi, aka Luka's daddy has been keeping Luka's confidence low which is why he could not pull it off in the Semis.

Luka should have gone further than the Semis but Kawhi has traumatized him in back to back years.