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Epic game between USA and Germany and deserved win. Probably it was highest scoring semifinal ever. About USA defense - how you can win game when you let opponent to score almost in every attack. C'mon, almost 100 points conceded already after 3 quarters. Franz Wagner was great as usual, but real MVP is Andreas Obst. He is just role player of Bayern, but he really makes difference in Germany nationak team.
Really glad that we will have European final. NBA? World Champions of what?

Quote from: cryptofrka on September 08, 2023, 05:59:15 AM

What were your expectations before the start of the tournament? Based on the quality of your roster reaching the semifinals was a minimum, no?

Serbia had very easy path in group stage and 2nd round and first real challenge for them had to be 1/4 final with Lithuania. Unexpected loss against Italy didn't affected them much, so, yeah, I think that semifinals was their minimal goal.

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Lithuania won the other day and were the underdogs to win against Slovenia with Luka Doncic.

Lithuania was underdogs against Slovenia? Did you saw odds?

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Bad mistake by Edwards at that last possession. That could've been their saving shot. He knows it, after that error, there's no going back anymore. This is why chemistry is so important with every team.

The third quarter is when the Germans did their best job. The ball is rotating, even Theiss is kicking the ball out for an open three-pointer. Thankfully, Franz was hot and every shot was sinking in and so was Obst.
Then Schroder, good ball handling, keeping the ball protected to take his time and let the play work out. I love how he is facilitating his teammates and he is not selfish to give the ball to anyone. Trust is on a high level.

Then the defensive plays of Isaac Bonga. He was there for a big reason, a big block against Mikal Bridges.
Congratulations to Germany, well deserved win. I love that game, teeth clenching, heart pumping, and exciting.

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Quote from: Yogee on September 08, 2023, 09:45:39 AM

...And wish granted with another upset hehe.

Another upset indeed. Most of us probably have thought that it's going to be USA that will win against Germany but with just 2 points, it was a close match.

Quote from: Joca97 on September 08, 2023, 09:45:21 AM

USA is out!! Two sensations in the semi finals and both Canada and USA are out. We are gonna watch a european final and i think its gonna be pretty close. Both teams play really similar and have similar players so its gonna be close. USA needs to bring better players to the world cup to make good results

While many of us thought that it's going to be Canada and USA that will meet in the finals, it seems that it won't be. At least that the rumors have been broken that it is what the FIBA officials want to happen for them to garner more ticket sales. It's still interesting though that no favorite teams will face each other in the finals.

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Now, the Finals will be more unpredictable.

It's official: Serbia vs. Germany.

I'm eagerly waiting for the betting odds. I think Serbia will be the slight favorite here, but regardless, I would still bet on Serbia to win. Germany could be stopped if Schroder is limited, which might make them struggle a bit, but it's a question of how Serbia will accomplish that.

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...And wish granted with another upset hehe. I'm waiting for the lines to open for the Finals but nothing yet. I'm leaning towards Germany but it will depend on the odds.

That was a wild ending with too many errors on both sides and it was almost a comeback win for the US. You have to give it to Reaves for carrying his team up until the end. Lakers should be delighted with his growth during this tournament.

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Quote from: CLS63 on September 08, 2023, 09:43:40 AM

I didn't like USA very much during the tournament. I was expecting Canada to make a surprise and win the tournament. However they said goodbye to the tournament in the semi finals by losing to Serbia today. I see Serbia as a big favourite for the finale. There are two important reasons for this. Serbia's having a leader like Bogdanovic and the teams defeating USA are always having a disaster in next matches.

USA is out!! Two sensations in the semi finals and both Canada and USA are out. We are gonna watch a european final and i think its gonna be pretty close. Both teams play really similar and have similar players so its gonna be close. USA needs to bring better players to the world cup to make good results

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I didn't like USA very much during the tournament. I was expecting Canada to make a surprise and win the tournament. However they said goodbye to the tournament in the semi finals by losing to Serbia today. I see Serbia as a big favourite for the finale. There are two important reasons for this. Serbia's having a leader like Bogdanovic and the teams defeating USA are always having a disaster in next matches.

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I would love to see another upset hehe. Serbia vs. Germany in the Finals would be nice to see as there's more balance between the two teams. It's more favorable to bettors as odds are most likely going to be even.

There’s a potential for another upset since USA is down by 10pts with 5 minutes remaining on the 4th quarter. I’m sensing same vibes with Canada vs Serbia since USA can’t cut the lead while team like Germany is very good on holding on lead by just answering every aggression of USA and provide good defense.

I’m surprised too about the result of both games since this is semi finals while dominant team usually play more aggressive on this round.

It's not over yet, plenty of time, Edwards has taken over and a double digit of Germany is down to 3 points now.

It’s already over. We already have double upset. They have a chance yet they wasted it by committing a miscommunication passed to Jackson Jr. I wonder he passed to Jackson while this player is not a 3 point player. He commit mistake that cause them a game because it only a 2 points or 1 ball possession to tie or win the game.

Serbia vs Germany in finals which no predict will happened. European show dominance on this world cup.

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I would love to see another upset hehe. Serbia vs. Germany in the Finals would be nice to see as there's more balance between the two teams. It's more favorable to bettors as odds are most likely going to be even.

There’s a potential for another upset since USA is down by 10pts with 5 minutes remaining on the 4th quarter. I’m sensing same vibes with Canada vs Serbia since USA can’t cut the lead while team like Germany is very good on holding on lead by just answering every aggression of USA and provide good defense.

I’m surprised too about the result of both games since this is semi finals while dominant team usually play more aggressive on this round.

It's not over yet, plenty of time, Edwards has taken over and a double digit of Germany is down to 3 points now.

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Germany defeated the USA by only 2 points. Although Edwards was the reason for the big comeback, he was also the reason why they lost due to his costly turnover. The lack of communication in the dying seconds of the game really hurt them. What can I say? Germany played great defense, and their excellent chemistry was on display.

The MVP for the game, in my opinion, is Dennis Schröder. With him on the floor, the offense runs smoothly.

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Quote from: Yogee on September 08, 2023, 09:07:51 AM

I would love to see another upset hehe. Serbia vs. Germany in the Finals would be nice to see as there's more balance between the two teams. It's more favorable to bettors as odds are most likely going to be even.

There’s a potential for another upset since USA is down by 10pts with 5 minutes remaining on the 4th quarter. I’m sensing same vibes with Canada vs Serbia since USA can’t cut the lead while team like Germany is very good on holding on lead by just answering every aggression of USA and provide good defense.

I’m surprised too about the result of both games since this is semi finals while dominant team usually play more aggressive on this round.

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I would love to see another upset hehe. Serbia vs. Germany in the Finals would be nice to see as there's more balance between the two teams. It's more favorable to bettors as odds are most likely going to be even.

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now we have to hope for Germany to upset USA, or we have to do it ourselves, although silver is more than we hopped for before tournament

What were your expectations before the start of the tournament? Based on the quality of your roster reaching the semifinals was a minimum, no?

At least SF if Nikola Jokic was in the roster. Reaching the Finals without their best player can be considered an overachievement for them.

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Quote from: Kelvinid on September 08, 2023, 08:22:56 AM

This game has been exciting to watch. It looks like they are evenly matched, and let's remember that the -10.5 handicap given by the USA could even lead to a loss if they cannot control the tempo of the game. If this game remains close until the 4th quarter, then I would say that +10.5 will be easily covered, and we will see a lot of happy bettors here. USA is just overrated, composed of young and inexperienced players, and we expect them to dominate?

I watched this match since the first quarter it really impressed both teams hunting for points until the last seconds, overall the game is almost the same I mean no team dominates although in the first half Germany left behind by 1 point but still safe. The 3rd quarter had just started and Germany was leading with consecutive points I think Germany can win the 3rd Quarter then USA will try to catch up in the 4th Quarter same scenario as the first half Cheesy

but we can't be sure who will win Germany could make a surprise like Serbia.

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Coming up next. The USA is a big favorite over Germany. An upset is not out of the table but I do hope we'll see an exciting game.

This is an interesting match up, but in their last game, I saw some problems from Germany, so I think they are not going to beat the USA. It will be USA vs. Serbia in the Finals, and Serbia will upset the USA to take the win. They have the consistency and great teamwork, so although Canada is full of NBA talents, they aren't strong enough to disrupt the great chemistry of Serbia.

It's too early to predict the Finals matchup. What if there are 2 upsets in the semi-finals, and we end up seeing Germany vs. Serbia in the Finals? The current game is quite close, with Germany even leading by 1 point in the first quarter, so this is a 50/50 ball game. It's a bit concerning if the USA can't dominate, as they might lose again. It would be their second loss if that were to happen, and they'd be out this time around. So far, the field goal percentage is very high, but I expect that defense will be imposed in the succeeding quarters.

This game has been exciting to watch. It looks like they are evenly matched, and let's remember that the -10.5 handicap given by the USA could even lead to a loss if they cannot control the tempo of the game. If this game remains close until the 4th quarter, then I would say that +10.5 will be easily covered, and we will see a lot of happy bettors here. USA is just overrated, composed of young and inexperienced players, and we expect them to dominate?

Still far from the conclusion, 2 more quarters for both teams to come up with good plays and good blending of players inside the court.

Germany is really playing well, not letting team US to dominate and control the tempo, just a single point lead after 2 quarters, still hard to predict
if who's National squad will control the final half and win the slot for the finals.

Same with you, that handicap might be covered for Germany if the tempo of this game remains the same.

This is the kind of game that is very exciting to watch. It does look like the Finals to me, and personally, my heart says USA. However, I'm rooting for Germany as I love an underdog to beat the top favorites, the USA. I'm currently enjoying the game while watching from my PC and might even place a small live bet just to add more excitement. Good luck to the bettors out there.

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Coming up next. The USA is a big favorite over Germany. An upset is not out of the table but I do hope we'll see an exciting game.

This is an interesting match up, but in their last game, I saw some problems from Germany, so I think they are not going to beat the USA. It will be USA vs. Serbia in the Finals, and Serbia will upset the USA to take the win. They have the consistency and great teamwork, so although Canada is full of NBA talents, they aren't strong enough to disrupt the great chemistry of Serbia.

It's too early to predict the Finals matchup. What if there are 2 upsets in the semi-finals, and we end up seeing Germany vs. Serbia in the Finals? The current game is quite close, with Germany even leading by 1 point in the first quarter, so this is a 50/50 ball game. It's a bit concerning if the USA can't dominate, as they might lose again. It would be their second loss if that were to happen, and they'd be out this time around. So far, the field goal percentage is very high, but I expect that defense will be imposed in the succeeding quarters.

This game has been exciting to watch. It looks like they are evenly matched, and let's remember that the -10.5 handicap given by the USA could even lead to a loss if they cannot control the tempo of the game. If this game remains close until the 4th quarter, then I would say that +10.5 will be easily covered, and we will see a lot of happy bettors here. USA is just overrated, composed of young and inexperienced players, and we expect them to dominate?

Still far from the conclusion, 2 more quarters for both teams to come up with good plays and good blending of players inside the court.

Germany is really playing well, not letting team US to dominate and control the tempo, just a single point lead after 2 quarters, still hard to predict
if who's National squad will control the final half and win the slot for the finals.

Same with you, that handicap might be covered for Germany if the tempo of this game remains the same.

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Someone i know who has been doing pretty well on FIBA bets (100k usd profit apparently) has touted canada easy win today (11+ points)

I havent been betting much of fiba but when i did i got burned by USA , lithuania Sad

Do guys here like canada to win today too?

You mean Canada won today by 11 points or more? I don't know why he is confident Canada will win easily while the handicap for this match is -7.5 points for Canada meaning the betting market did predict Canada would win but it wasn't easy, sometimes results in semifinals are unexpected the slightest mistake can cause defeat. My last bet here was last Tuesday almost all the bets lost I gave up and didn't follow it again except for the final maybe I would be interested, I'm waiting for USA vs Canada in the final.

There's no guarantee in sports betting; one might have a good run, but it doesn't mean the risk of losing won't happen. We are talking about the semi-finals already. Canada may be the favorites, but the Serbians, even without the Joker, are doing well. So, I wouldn't think the word 'easily' would be appropriate, as Serbia isn't like Slovenia, who are very easy to predict since they rely heavily on Luka.

Right, Serbians are more thorough and are flexible enough to make some in-game adjustments as long as it's needed unlike Luka and his company that is only good in the first two quarters while they are still fresh but when the game drags on and opposing teams learn their rhythm, it's getting more easy to bust them up specially after the fact that Luka is the only threat in the team. Not to underestimate but they aren't that heavy specially now that we're already in Semis, so it's no wonder that Slovenia will have some hard time just like they had recently.

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Coming up next. The USA is a big favorite over Germany. An upset is not out of the table but I do hope we'll see an exciting game.

This is an interesting match up, but in their last game, I saw some problems from Germany, so I think they are not going to beat the USA. It will be USA vs. Serbia in the Finals, and Serbia will upset the USA to take the win. They have the consistency and great teamwork, so although Canada is full of NBA talents, they aren't strong enough to disrupt the great chemistry of Serbia.

It's too early to predict the Finals matchup. What if there are 2 upsets in the semi-finals, and we end up seeing Germany vs. Serbia in the Finals? The current game is quite close, with Germany even leading by 1 point in the first quarter, so this is a 50/50 ball game. It's a bit concerning if the USA can't dominate, as they might lose again. It would be their second loss if that were to happen, and they'd be out this time around. So far, the field goal percentage is very high, but I expect that defense will be imposed in the succeeding quarters.

This game has been exciting to watch. It looks like they are evenly matched, and let's remember that the -10.5 handicap given by the USA could even lead to a loss if they cannot control the tempo of the game. If this game remains close until the 4th quarter, then I would say that +10.5 will be easily covered, and we will see a lot of happy bettors here. USA is just overrated, composed of young and inexperienced players, and we expect them to dominate?

It has been a close game so far, with the first half ending and USA holding only a one-point lead. The score is 60-59, and it's evident that it has been a high-scoring game, with both teams shooting at a high field goal percentage.

USA is shooting at 76%, while Germany is at an impressive 85%. Germany has been the more aggressive team, with more free throw attempts compared to the USA. Additionally, they are leading in terms of rebounding.

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Coming up next. The USA is a big favorite over Germany. An upset is not out of the table but I do hope we'll see an exciting game.

This is an interesting match up, but in their last game, I saw some problems from Germany, so I think they are not going to beat the USA. It will be USA vs. Serbia in the Finals, and Serbia will upset the USA to take the win. They have the consistency and great teamwork, so although Canada is full of NBA talents, they aren't strong enough to disrupt the great chemistry of Serbia.

It's too early to predict the Finals matchup. What if there are 2 upsets in the semi-finals, and we end up seeing Germany vs. Serbia in the Finals? The current game is quite close, with Germany even leading by 1 point in the first quarter, so this is a 50/50 ball game. It's a bit concerning if the USA can't dominate, as they might lose again. It would be their second loss if that were to happen, and they'd be out this time around. So far, the field goal percentage is very high, but I expect that defense will be imposed in the succeeding quarters.

This game has been exciting to watch. It looks like they are evenly matched, and let's remember that the -10.5 handicap given by the USA could even lead to a loss if they cannot control the tempo of the game. If this game remains close until the 4th quarter, then I would say that +10.5 will be easily covered, and we will see a lot of happy bettors here. USA is just overrated, composed of young and inexperienced players, and we expect them to dominate?

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Quote from: inthelongrun on September 08, 2023, 06:54:46 AM

Coming up next. The USA is a big favorite over Germany. An upset is not out of the table but I do hope we'll see an exciting game.

This is an interesting match up, but in their last game, I saw some problems from Germany, so I think they are not going to beat the USA. It will be USA vs. Serbia in the Finals, and Serbia will upset the USA to take the win. They have the consistency and great teamwork, so although Canada is full of NBA talents, they aren't strong enough to disrupt the great chemistry of Serbia.

It's too early to predict the Finals matchup. What if there are 2 upsets in the semi-finals, and we end up seeing Germany vs. Serbia in the Finals? The current game is quite close, with Germany even leading by 1 point in the first quarter, so this is a 50/50 ball game. It's a bit concerning if the USA can't dominate, as they might lose again. It would be their second loss if that were to happen, and they'd be out this time around. So far, the field goal percentage is very high, but I expect that defense will be imposed in the succeeding quarters.

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Quote from: inthelongrun on September 08, 2023, 06:54:46 AM

Coming up next. The USA is a big favorite over Germany. An upset is not out of the table but I do hope we'll see an exciting game.

This is an interesting match up, but in their last game, I saw some problems from Germany, so I think they are not going to beat the USA. It will be USA vs. Serbia in the Finals, and Serbia will upset the USA to take the win. They have the consistency and great teamwork, so although Canada is full of NBA talents, they aren't strong enough to disrupt the great chemistry of Serbia.

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Someone i know who has been doing pretty well on FIBA bets (100k usd profit apparently) has touted canada easy win today (11+ points)

I havent been betting much of fiba but when i did i got burned by USA , lithuania Sad

Do guys here like canada to win today too?

ML? why not, but it's not good odds though, it's just around 1.49 but if you can throw big money then maybe it will get you good returns. However, I'm thinking that Serbia might give everything they got in the semis against NBA laden Canadian team.

Maybe they will go rough and play good defense against Canada and hopefully their outside shooting will click so that the defense might spread. Canada though is going one on one with SGA. But it's not a one man team thats's why it's hard how the Serbs are going to upset them. The over and under is -/+4.5 and there could be more money in that odds.

And you were right. It was a total domination by Serbia against the NBA-laden team of Canada. Overall it was not a bad performance by Canada, it's just that they could not keep up the pace of the Serbs. NBA players are known to be more physical, athletic, and defensive but they were shocked at how Serbia beat them in their own game. Canada still had good shots in the basket but damn, the huge accuracy by the Serbs is unbelievable. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to just below 20 points compared to his previous 30+ points.

Coming up next. The USA is a big favorite over Germany. An upset is not out of the table but I do hope we'll see an exciting game.

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