Reader comments: Olympics: U.S. men rout Spain, clinch top Group B spot
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casual fan | 6:29 p.m. Aug. 16, 2008
Doggone. I was pulling for Spain.
Basketballogy | 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16, 2008
USA scored over 30 points off of Spains 28 turnovers. For perspective, Spain committed 8 turnovers in their previous game against Greece.
USA shot 7 of 11 (64%) from the arc in the first half. For perspective, that is better than USA's FREE THROW percentage from their previous game (56.5%).
In other words, USA was never tested inside. Spain foolishly gave up their height advantage and played USA's game.
And USA's scoring bigs didn't score inside.
Carmelo scored 12 of his 16 points from the arc. Tayshaun scored 9 of his 10 points from the arc. LeBron 6 of his 18 points from the arc, and most of the rest in transition.
But in terms of good old fashioned back to the basket bigs scoring down low on post play in the half court, it didn't happen.
Team USA was -3 in rebounds.
Can USA's bigs step up to score inside and rebound if future opponents are successful at forcing a slow pace on them? I hope so.
LeBron James and Chris Paul combined to shoot 14 of 14 from the free throw line. The rest of the team shot 5 of 10. Tch tch tch.
USA shot 7 of 11 (64%) from the arc in the first half. For perspective, that is better than USA's FREE THROW percentage from their previous game (56.5%).
In other words, USA was never tested inside. Spain foolishly gave up their height advantage and played USA's game.
And USA's scoring bigs didn't score inside.
Carmelo scored 12 of his 16 points from the arc. Tayshaun scored 9 of his 10 points from the arc. LeBron 6 of his 18 points from the arc, and most of the rest in transition.
But in terms of good old fashioned back to the basket bigs scoring down low on post play in the half court, it didn't happen.
Team USA was -3 in rebounds.
Can USA's bigs step up to score inside and rebound if future opponents are successful at forcing a slow pace on them? I hope so.
LeBron James and Chris Paul combined to shoot 14 of 14 from the free throw line. The rest of the team shot 5 of 10. Tch tch tch.
brazos | 6:55 p.m. Aug. 16, 2008
It was A jungle out there! Basket-ball 101 bring on the Krauts! there is no way this usa team can ever lose a game in these Olympics. We have the cream of the crop in this sport. go team
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King James | 10:19 p.m. Aug. 16, 2008
Lebron James is a beast in the court!!! Great game by Team USA.
Iowa Jazz Fan 2 | 12:43 p.m. Aug. 17, 2008
Dwayne Wade and LeBron are the two Americans that are making it happen. The others are playing well, but those two stand out. Watch out when the Jazz meet the Heat and the Cavs next season.
Mr. Agent | 5:41 p.m. Aug. 17, 2008
Looks like Basketballogy wants a job on the basketball column here. All sports-writers beware--Basketballogy wants to take your job!
Dusty's HS Trophys | 10:50 p.m. Aug. 17, 2008
Nice effort USA!
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