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

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.

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.

[QUOTE=ScottieQuitting;14412544]This will be the best and most competitive game of the Olympics, no?[/QUOTE]

It could be awesome, yeah.

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

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

[QUOTE=Im so nba'd out;14412549]i have no horse in the race but im rooting for france because it's closer distance-wise to America.[/QUOTE]

:facepalm

****ing frogs man :roll:

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

Not a lot of defense being played lol.

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

Gobert is the most overrated center in years.

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

Nando De Colo would be a superstar in the NBA.

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

[QUOTE=90sgoat;14412604]Gobert is the most overrated center in years.[/QUOTE]

how can a worthless stiff be overrated?

[QUOTE=90sgoat;14412607]Nando De Colo would be a superstar in the NBA.[/QUOTE]


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.

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

[QUOTE=Kblaze8855;14412615]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.[/QUOTE]

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.

[QUOTE=Kblaze8855;14412616]Cuban is putting a hit out on someone if Luka really hurt himself there.[/QUOTE]

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.

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

[QUOTE=Kblaze8855;14412621]He’s one year younger than Dragic….only Goran was all nba around that time.[/QUOTE]

I mean he plays like young Dragic.

[QUOTE=Kblaze8855;14412616]Cuban is putting a hit out on someone if Luka really hurt himself there.[/QUOTE]

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

Blasic dude is bricking shot after shot.

[QUOTE=DoctorP;14412624]Lukaball is going to kill this kid in his youth. His usage is insane.[/QUOTE]

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

[QUOTE=90sgoat;14412618]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.[/QUOTE]

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.

[QUOTE=90sgoat;14412626]I agree, but can't fault him for Slovenia play, they have no business being there without him.[/QUOTE]

True. It's all on him again.

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

[QUOTE=Kblaze8855;14412627]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.[/QUOTE]

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.

Game by Luwavu probably.

[QUOTE=SATAN;14412630]This is a crazy game. Slovenia keep hanging on. Haven't been very impressed with Luka.[/QUOTE]

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.

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.

[QUOTE=tpols;14412635]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.[/QUOTE]

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.

[QUOTE=90sgoat;14412633]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.[/QUOTE]

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.

1 point game.

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

Stepback game winner?

Damn, what an ending!

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

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

France escapes.

he must feel bad missing that free throw

[QUOTE=tpols;14412637]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.[/QUOTE]

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