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The Serbians showed a basketball clinic to the Lithuanians. Damn, they are strong.
Unselfishness is one of the key factors on why they won this game. They kept on rotating the ball to find the open man. The good part is all of them have shooting skills so it won't be that hard to find an opening because every player is a threat. The floor is too spread for them and it helps to see who will be open.
This play is one of them.

Valanciunas in early foul trouble has some effects on Lithuania too and Serbia took advantage of that.
Now Serbia is waiting for the Semi-Final and so is the USA.

What country do you think will win the next one?
Germany versus Latvia
Canada versus Slovenia

Germany versus USA at the semis seems to be a good match.
Serbia versus Slovenia is my take on the other game.
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Team US shows huge dominance in this game, they lead from start to finish and not letting Italy to close the gap until the last quarter.

Maybe they realize that after that loss they will be criticized, and they needed to work more to prove that they still
one of the top in this tournament.

Let see if how they will finish this world cup and how they will satisfy their fans and shut the mouth of their critics.

Damn, I was hoping Italy would give them a better fight.
Having won by such a big margin the motivational level will be high again for the US team.

If Germany can beat Latvia tonight it will be an even harder match with the US, now that they showed their true face.
I still believe we have a chance but we will be a HUGE underdog nevertheless.

Lithuania was very disappointing and I was sad seeing them go out in such a fashion. They live and die with the 3 point shot and yesterday this was just not what they needed.


germany is highly favourite over latvia in this upcoming game. so let's see if they can truly give the expectations of their fans. and that for sure will give a very good challenge to the US team if they will face with germany.
seems that early odds by bookies giving US as  the potential winner of this event may actually come true.
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Team US shows huge dominance in this game, they lead from start to finish and not letting Italy to close the gap until the last quarter.

Maybe they realize that after that loss they will be criticized, and they needed to work more to prove that they still
one of the top in this tournament.

Let see if how they will finish this world cup and how they will satisfy their fans and shut the mouth of their critics.

Damn, I was hoping Italy would give them a better fight.
Having won by such a big margin the motivational level will be high again for the US team.

If Germany can beat Latvia tonight it will be an even harder match with the US, now that they showed their true face.
I still believe we have a chance but we will be a HUGE underdog nevertheless.

Lithuania was very disappointing and I was sad seeing them go out in such a fashion. They live and die with the 3 point shot and yesterday this was just not what they needed.
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Italy ML @11.0 vs US

Taking my chances here though i like the US to win but their lack of experience might cost this game for them tonight.

I like your call. I believe the USA is overrated, and Italy has been winning games since they visited Pacman. Maybe they got inspired by Pacman, LOL. Anyway, I still love the pick; it's like 'go big or go home.' Good luck; I'm joining you!

Good luck, guys! The game has started, and it seems like it's a close one, so there's a chance, hehe. The USA likes to play small ball; maybe Italy has a good strategy to counter their style. The fact that the USA has lost once already indicates they have a weakness that any team could exploit. Italy has also lost once, but we've seen how good they are when they move the ball well, so it could be a 50-50 game.

Team US shows huge dominance in this game, they lead from start to finish and not letting Italy to close the gap until the last quarter.

Maybe they realize that after that loss they will be criticized, and they needed to work more to prove that they still
one of the top in this tournament.

Let see if how they will finish this world cup and how they will satisfy their fans and shut the mouth of their critics.
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It was always obvious that Serbia would do fine, Jokic is there, and him alone is good enough to beat other teams at this level, he the best player in the NBA right now, so obviously he will be better than anyone who is not even in the NBA, other sides only have 1-2 players in NBA who are not even that good, Serbia has one that is MVP of the greatest league in the world. All in all I would guess that it is going to be fine, and I think it should be considered that we could make it work one way or another.

This is of course only possible if we are talking about something major, and Jokic injured or something which could be the only reason for them to lose. This gam was fun, big difference, definitely a fun for Serbia.
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@casperBGD, congrats, well deserved win. I had similar fears that it might happen and similar scenario like in 2004 repeated - meaningless win against USA and we end without medals. Italy would be better opponent, but we never try to pick our opponent and teams that try to do that - they usually don't end well. Game went completely by our opponents plan, their defense and intensity was awesome. We don't have such pitbull like Bogdanovic who can lead team in difficult moments. And these Jovic 3 pointers killed us completely.

The teams defeating USA in the tournament are always coming across big problems later on. After Greece eliminated USA in the semi finals in 2006 they lost to Spain in the finale by 70-43. Turkey were really down in morale after they lost to USA in a match they had the control of in the 2019 FIBA. After that they said goodbye to the tournament by losing to Czech Republic in the group stage already. I guess the best thing is to lose to USA by a big gap and concentrate on the next match. Cheesy

https://twitter.com/FIBAWC/status/1699064640263827463

Lol seems like it but honestly Lithuania was just a bad matchup against a very small US team.  They play small ball but got housed on the rebounds against them because of it.  Was a great gameplan from Lithuania, but they are going to hit the same wall against any team that big.  Game against Germany would likely be a dog fight as well.
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@casperBGD, congrats, well deserved win.
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Game went completely by our opponents plan, their defense and intensity was awesome. We don't have such pitbull like Bogdanovic who can lead team in difficult moments. And these Jovic 3 pointers killed us completely.

thanks, I am also surprised to see how good was our play, especially looking so far, we played some 2nd class teams, and first tougher opponent were better than us, Italy

but today, all functioning well, and easy win in the end, pretty unexpected

looking forward to SF, and maybe Canada can fell off tomorrow, to easy us, but even with them it should be manageable to reach final
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@casperBGD, congrats, well deserved win. I had similar fears that it might happen and similar scenario like in 2004 repeated - meaningless win against USA and we end without medals. Italy would be better opponent, but we never try to pick our opponent and teams that try to do that - they usually don't end well. Game went completely by our opponents plan, their defense and intensity was awesome. We don't have such pitbull like Bogdanovic who can lead team in difficult moments. And these Jovic 3 pointers killed us completely.

The teams defeating USA in the tournament are always coming across big problems later on. After Greece eliminated USA in the semi finals in 2006 they lost to Spain in the finale by 70-43. Turkey were really down in morale after they lost to USA in a match they had the control of in the 2019 FIBA. After that they said goodbye to the tournament by losing to Czech Republic in the group stage already. I guess the best thing is to lose to USA by a big gap and concentrate on the next match. Cheesy

https://twitter.com/FIBAWC/status/1699064640263827463
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Italy ML @11.0 vs US

Taking my chances here though i like the US to win but their lack of experience might cost this game for them tonight.

I like your call. I believe the USA is overrated, and Italy has been winning games since they visited Pacman. Maybe they got inspired by Pacman, LOL. Anyway, I still love the pick; it's like 'go big or go home.' Good luck; I'm joining you!

Good luck, guys! The game has started, and it seems like it's a close one, so there's a chance, hehe. The USA likes to play small ball; maybe Italy has a good strategy to counter their style. The fact that the USA has lost once already indicates they have a weakness that any team could exploit. Italy has also lost once, but we've seen how good they are when they move the ball well, so it could be a 50-50 game.

End of the first quarter and the US is leading by 10 points, 3's were not there for the Italians due to US' good defense.

If the Italians could not adjust to the defense of the US then i think this is money in the bag for the Americans.

This is far from over. When a team is a three-point shooting team, they can easily come back once they find their rhythm. What they need now is the confidence, as they cannot be overwhelmed by the very popular Team USA. They are here to compete and secure a win to move up to the semi-finals. If USA takes a double-digit lead and Italy can't stop the bleeding, I'm afraid we won't see a good second half. So, the second quarter is very important, and Italy has to mount a comeback.

Too bad because Italy haven't had the chance to rally back in the second half because the USA tightened their defense even more because they learned a lesson when they were defeated yesterday by Lithuania and in-fact, in the game today, the USA never gave an Italy a chance to win at least one quarter during the whole duration of their game.

Italy had a poor shooting night whether if it's beyond the arc (18%) or in the paint (30%) while the USA on the other hand are doubling both of their figures.
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Italy ML @11.0 vs US

Taking my chances here though i like the US to win but their lack of experience might cost this game for them tonight.

I like your call. I believe the USA is overrated, and Italy has been winning games since they visited Pacman. Maybe they got inspired by Pacman, LOL. Anyway, I still love the pick; it's like 'go big or go home.' Good luck; I'm joining you!

Good luck, guys! The game has started, and it seems like it's a close one, so there's a chance, hehe. The USA likes to play small ball; maybe Italy has a good strategy to counter their style. The fact that the USA has lost once already indicates they have a weakness that any team could exploit. Italy has also lost once, but we've seen how good they are when they move the ball well, so it could be a 50-50 game.

End of the first quarter and the US is leading by 10 points, 3's were not there for the Italians due to US' good defense.

If the Italians could not adjust to the defense of the US then i think this is money in the bag for the Americans.

This is far from over. When a team is a three-point shooting team, they can easily come back once they find their rhythm. What they need now is the confidence, as they cannot be overwhelmed by the very popular Team USA. They are here to compete and secure a win to move up to the semi-finals. If USA takes a double-digit lead and Italy can't stop the bleeding, I'm afraid we won't see a good second half. So, the second quarter is very important, and Italy has to mount a comeback.
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Italy ML @11.0 vs US

Taking my chances here though i like the US to win but their lack of experience might cost this game for them tonight.

I like your call. I believe the USA is overrated, and Italy has been winning games since they visited Pacman. Maybe they got inspired by Pacman, LOL. Anyway, I still love the pick; it's like 'go big or go home.' Good luck; I'm joining you!

Good luck, guys! The game has started, and it seems like it's a close one, so there's a chance, hehe. The USA likes to play small ball; maybe Italy has a good strategy to counter their style. The fact that the USA has lost once already indicates they have a weakness that any team could exploit. Italy has also lost once, but we've seen how good they are when they move the ball well, so it could be a 50-50 game.

End of the first quarter and the US is leading by 10 points, 3's were not there for the Italians due to US' good defense.

If the Italians could not adjust to the defense of the US then i think this is money in the bag for the Americans.
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Italy ML @11.0 vs US

Taking my chances here though i like the US to win but their lack of experience might cost this game for them tonight.

I like your call. I believe the USA is overrated, and Italy has been winning games since they visited Pacman. Maybe they got inspired by Pacman, LOL. Anyway, I still love the pick; it's like 'go big or go home.' Good luck; I'm joining you!

Good luck, guys! The game has started, and it seems like it's a close one, so there's a chance, hehe. The USA likes to play small ball; maybe Italy has a good strategy to counter their style. The fact that the USA has lost once already indicates they have a weakness that any team could exploit. Italy has also lost once, but we've seen how good they are when they move the ball well, so it could be a 50-50 game.
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Italy ML @11.0 vs US

Taking my chances here though i like the US to win but their lack of experience might cost this game for them tonight.

I like your call. I believe the USA is overrated, and Italy has been winning games since they visited Pacman. Maybe they got inspired by Pacman, LOL. Anyway, I still love the pick; it's like 'go big or go home.' Good luck; I'm joining you!
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@casperBGD, congrats, well deserved win. I had similar fears that it might happen and similar scenario like in 2004 repeated - meaningless win against USA and we end without medals. Italy would be better opponent, but we never try to pick our opponent and teams that try to do that - they usually don't end well. Game went completely by our opponents plan, their defense and intensity was awesome. We don't have such pitbull like Bogdanovic who can lead team in difficult moments. And these Jovic 3 pointers killed us completely.
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For sure having an 85 - 73 against Montenegro for sure isn't really that bad it was a close game but still a great game for sure Tyrese Haliburton made a great play and passing the ball into a open players, but against Lithuania that have cause them the downfall was really a punch for them because if they win against Montenegro they lost against Lithuania, great job for Lithuania from start to finish they are leading the game for sure and the USA is having a hardtime taking the lead even though Anthony Edwards made a remarkable lead score the Lithuania made a great spread of score towards the whole team so it was a sure defeat for the USA,

US has made an adjustment in the second half of that game but the lead was huge in the first half that they fell short but nevertheless, it was a good learning experience for them playing against a European team.

These recent game were so unpredictable, Italy beat Serbia while Serbia was blowing out Lithuania for the finals contention while the odds for US vs Italy is so juicy if you are rooting for the Italians to upset the US in the next couple of hours.

Italy ML @11.0 vs US

Taking my chances here though i like the US to win but their lack of experience might cost this game for them tonight.
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The team that beat the USA has been eliminated. Serbia defeated them by a huge margin, with a 21-point victory, their best win so far. Just imagine, that's the team that defeated the USA, so I think if Serbia meets the USA, which I'm sure they will, they will be the underdog. I believe they have a shot.

Meanwhile, the USA vs. Italy game is next. In an hour from now, we will witness another quarter-final game. Hopefully, this won't be a one-sided game, as I bet on Italy's handicap.

Full story for the first game, for those who hasn't seen the game.

https://basketnews.com/news-194272-serbia-crushes-lithuania-advances-to-fiba-world-cup-semifinals.html
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To be honest, I was surprised that America lost.

I'm not quite surprised of the outcome, i initially thought that US would win but with a slim margin, my gauge was that they struggled against Montenegro. With Lithuania firing from all cylinders in the first half no doubt they will be the champion of this year's FIBA World Cup if they repeat that performance in the Finals (considering they would get a slot). America for me is a young team so betting for them in the quarters is a bit risky that is why i would back their opponents with that high spread if there is an opportunity.



For sure having an 85 - 73 against Montenegro for sure isn't really that bad it was a close game but still a great game for sure Tyrese Haliburton made a great play and passing the ball into a open players, but against Lithuania that have cause them the downfall was really a punch for them because if they win against Montenegro they lost against Lithuania, great job for Lithuania from start to finish they are leading the game for sure and the USA is having a hardtime taking the lead even though Anthony Edwards made a remarkable lead score the Lithuania made a great spread of score towards the whole team so it was a sure defeat for the USA,


Despite their loss, I still admire their effort to come back and make it a close game. Lithuania is a great team, often underrated, with plenty of excellent three-point shooters. I think now that the USA has already lost a game, although not yet eliminated, things are getting more interesting and unpredictable.

If there are still future FIBA odds available, I don't think the USA would be the top favorites anymore.

Anyway, we have two games tomorrow:

Lithuania vs. Serbia
Italy vs. USA

Any thoughts?

For sure it is and because of that win against thew USA many will sure be very likely getting Lithuania a try to make their bets but unfortunately Lithuania won against Serbia which is really shocking for many Lithuanian fans then Looking at Serbia they lost a close game against Italy and Greece so for sure you can not certainly say that Lithuania lost to Serbia that is why Serbia can defeated everybody for sure Basketball doesn't play that way,

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Feeling so hyped before tomorrow's 1/4 final between Lithuania and Serbia. I think there is no favorite and winner will be decided in small details.

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congrats on a big win over USA, although that brought you tougher route with Canada and Serbia to final

will be an interesting match, I see Lithuania as a favourite due to shown so far, but can't say that I do not expect close call and it could on each side

good luck, and may the winner take the title in the end
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Yeah, I watch this match and imagine that you lose everything of your career with this seasonal tournament that doesn’t pay you the same fees when he is on the normal league.

I think there’s still a chance for him if he can find a donor but I doubt that he can still play the same with this kind of injury sustain internally.
That's shocking, especially considering that accident looked innocent and probably most of athletes had such moments many times in their career. I just correct you a bit - players in national teams don't get paid at all.
Some are. We will never know. Cheesy
I took it @8.60, though, it was small bet, just 0.5 mBTC. Too bad that I didn't made bet few days ago when Lithuania win was rated @13.00.
That's fine! Still rish! Congratulations bro, and thumbs up to your courage to take the money line.
This is just shocking. Boriša Simanić is just 25 years old and losing a kidney means an end to his career. He won't be able to train hard with just one remaining kidney and therefore maybe forced to retire from active sports.

This is what happened:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcABOBsuzbQ

For me it looks very intentional and the South Sudan player (Nuni Omot) seems to be targeting Simanić with his elbow. And even after all this, FIBA hasn't taken any action against Omot. Or better, Omot can be asked to donate one of his kidney's to Simanić.
Ouch! That's just too much. He was not ready for the hit and maybe that is why it ended up so bad.
Obviously intentional, there's no way the offense is just making space for himself. You push a bit, not use force to get some space. He could donate, that's true but that will still depend if his kidney is compatible.
I got curious. What did the referee call after that hit? Was he thrown out of the game afterward? I think this is the first time I've heard of such bad injury during FIBA or even at the Olympics. Most of the time they are just minor ones.
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Lithuania definitely has high chance of winning since they are undefeated despite they face many strong teams in their group including USA. One of Serbian player reportedly lose a kidney after taking an elbow fro South Sudan player. I'm not sure how much his contribution is but he surely important player for the Serbs.


https://www.espn.ph/olympics/story/_/id/38325979/serbian-player-loses-kidney-taking-elbow

This is just shocking. Boriša Simanić is just 25 years old and losing a kidney means an end to his career. He won't be able to train hard with just one remaining kidney and therefore maybe forced to retire from active sports.

This is what happened:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcABOBsuzbQ

For me it looks very intentional and the South Sudan player (Nuni Omot) seems to be targeting Simanić with his elbow. And even after all this, FIBA hasn't taken any action against Omot. Or better, Omot can be asked to donate one of his kidney's to Simanić.
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