Dominating win for the US, they have to be the hands down favorite to win this year. Durant has been looking great. Would never bet on them since the odds are so slim but these games looks like a good time to bet on them. Haven't looked but what are the odds of them taking the whole thing, anyone know what the curre t odds are?
Dude, them not winning in this sport is a bit humiliating if you ask me because that's like their flagship sports plus, I think that they will probably continue to dominate the whole tournament, I have high hopes that other countries will be able to make a good fight against them. 
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The USA came to the Olympics with a squad that was strong enough to beat both Australia and Argentina. USA will go to the final no matter who their opponent is. I was thinking of Spain as the strongest competitor. They passed this hurdle easily. They will get the gold medal without any problems, as in the previous Olympics.
I am pretty sure that USA will beat Australia, not saying it is guaranteed since we have seen weirder stuff happen before but it looks like it is basically highly favorite. What I am intrigued the most is that this Doncic fella keeps on beating everyone, won the eurobasket as well right? And he is showing how awesome he is on NBA as well, France managed to beat USA so they are definitely a great team but if Slovenia manages to beat France and then beat USA as well, both of which are incredibly difficult, that will make people question Dallas a lot, like Doncic would win a ring easily if Dallas didn't suck as a general whole, but I think that won't happen.I am guessing Slovenia will beat France, USA will beat Australia and then USA will beat Slovenia, that will be the way I bet but let’s see what is going to happen, anything could happen.
I also think France can beat Slovenia. The USA and France will probably meet in the final. We know that France beat the USA in the first match. This can be counted as a rematch. The USA will probably win this time. Of course, everything is a possibility, it would be a big surprise if the USA is defeated.
The USA came to the Olympics with a squad that was strong enough to beat both Australia and Argentina. USA will go to the final no matter who their opponent is. I was thinking of Spain as the strongest competitor. They passed this hurdle easily. They will get the gold medal without any problems, as in the previous Olympics.
I am pretty sure that USA will beat Australia, not saying it is guaranteed since we have seen weirder stuff happen before but it looks like it is basically highly favorite. What I am intrigued the most is that this Doncic fella keeps on beating everyone, won the eurobasket as well right? And he is showing how awesome he is on NBA as well, France managed to beat USA so they are definitely a great team but if Slovenia manages to beat France and then beat USA as well, both of which are incredibly difficult, that will make people question Dallas a lot, like Doncic would win a ring easily if Dallas didn't suck as a general whole, but I think that won't happen.I am guessing Slovenia will beat France, USA will beat Australia and then USA will beat Slovenia, that will be the way I bet but let’s see what is going to happen, anything could happen.
Today, I really liked watching Slovenia while they were destroying Germany in the quarter final game of theirs. Dragic got 27 points and Doncic made a double-double with 20 points, 11 assists. As long as these star players of the team play really good, it will be hard for their opponent to eliminate Slovenia. I think the most capable team among the others are USA. And they are also the absolute favourite in this tournament of course. I guess they would earn the gold medal at the end.
Dominating win for the US, they have to be the hands down favorite to win this year. Durant has been looking great. Would never bet on them since the odds are so slim but these games looks like a good time to bet on them. Haven't looked but what are the odds of them taking the whole thing, anyone know what the curre t odds are?
Well, it is necessary to emphasize that the USA was able to survive the outbreak of Ricky Rubio, the USA shows that it is a very complete team, in fact, Spain I consider it as a powerful team in basketball, it is a great job that these countries do with sport, I am not very knowledgeable about basketball but this is one of the highest paying sports in the world.
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Kevin Durant led the Americans with 29 points in 31 minutes, but he got plenty of help. Four other players (Jrue Holiday, Zach LaVine, Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum) hit double-digits in the scoring department, and Team USA shot 48 percent from the field overall with 28 assists.
Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/usa-spain-basketball-live-score-highlights-olympics/5oqzgiqmylsw10s3v4oihsdw9 In fact, Spain finished the first quarter leading 21-19. They finished the first half in a 43-43 draw. Then, Kevin Durant's effective play made the difference. Even though Ricky Rubio scored 38 points by himself, he could not prevent Spain from being eliminated. We can say that the USA won the gold medal in these Olympics.
During the first half of the game, the bigs of Spain were so effective inside the paint but with their age, they can't endure the 40 minutes of play that is why in the second half, the US squad bounce back.
I think most of the users here have won their bets, may it be they are for the US or Spain as the former has covered the spread of -12.5.
Looking ahead on their game in the semi-finals against Australia or Argentina which both have defeated the US in the Vegas exhibition, I think they will have some trouble with Australia but I think the confidence of the US players are high at the moment so I think they can overcome this hurdle and go to the Finals as expected of them.
The USA came to the Olympics with a squad that was strong enough to beat both Australia and Argentina. USA will go to the final no matter who their opponent is. I was thinking of Spain as the strongest competitor. They passed this hurdle easily. They will get the gold medal without any problems, as in the previous Olympics.
The semi-final draws are like this:
France - Slovenia
USA - Australia
The results of the quarter-finals were expected. Regarding the upcoming semi-finals, I guess France vs Slovenia should be a close game, but it's worth noting that Slovenia is considered a favorite. Also, I doubt that Australia might be able to win the USA twice. France - Slovenia
USA - Australia
Italy tried the impossible against France (with 3 NBA stars).
In a game fought from start to finish, France held the lead the longest, even though Italy managed to tie the game midway through the last quarter. Fontecchio was the best scorer of the game with 23 points, followed by Gobert's 22, Fournier's 21 and Gallinari's 21.
Semifinals will be quite great considering there are Sloveni, USA and France: Australia will be the underdog IMO.
In a game fought from start to finish, France held the lead the longest, even though Italy managed to tie the game midway through the last quarter. Fontecchio was the best scorer of the game with 23 points, followed by Gobert's 22, Fournier's 21 and Gallinari's 21.
Semifinals will be quite great considering there are Sloveni, USA and France: Australia will be the underdog IMO.
We didn't get surprising results today in the quarter final games. The results were like this:
Slovenia - Germany : 94-70
Spain - USA : 81-95
Italy - France : 75-84
Australia - Argentina : 97-59
I'm happy to see that Slovenia won the game easily. And it wasn't surprising though. Dragic and Doncic had a quite decent performance and carried their team to the semi finals.
The semi-final draws are like this:
France - Slovenia
USA - Australia
Slovenia - Germany : 94-70
Spain - USA : 81-95
Italy - France : 75-84
Australia - Argentina : 97-59
I'm happy to see that Slovenia won the game easily. And it wasn't surprising though. Dragic and Doncic had a quite decent performance and carried their team to the semi finals.
The semi-final draws are like this:
France - Slovenia
USA - Australia
Very Balance semis, anyone is capable in winning depends now with how the coach will rotate their players and make sure to balance who's inside.
Both offense and defense is needed since this 4 teams have good players who can contribute outside and inside,
also a good challenge for team US to work and continue for their quest for the gold.
Aussie have enough quality players to work with the US, if France beats them it's also possible with Aussie as they've got those competitive stars inside the national team.
So attractive.
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Attractive indeed but not gonna bet on that one as I'm a big fan of the US basketball team and I expect them to win this one.
I don't expect a blowout win from them so I'm betting for Spain with HC, hope this will works hehe.
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Exactly, we have the same thoughts, so I'm going with the +14.5 @1.92 boosted odds.
Spain will really stick with the US here so I'm also not expecting a blowout win by the US.
And then wait for the result of this match, before I bet on Italy vs France and Australia vs Argentina, I'm smelling some upset between that two games.
Wow! That was pretty close, congratulations to you and to everyone else who won their bets.
I just knew USA would cover the initial spread, it was a big game from Rubio, but unfortunately there's no stopping them, Australia is up next ☺️
We didn't get surprising results today in the quarter final games. The results were like this:
Slovenia - Germany : 94-70
Spain - USA : 81-95
Italy - France : 75-84
Australia - Argentina : 97-59
I'm happy to see that Slovenia won the game easily. And it wasn't surprising though. Dragic and Doncic had a quite decent performance and carried their team to the semi finals.
The semi-final draws are like this:
France - Slovenia
USA - Australia
Slovenia - Germany : 94-70
Spain - USA : 81-95
Italy - France : 75-84
Australia - Argentina : 97-59
I'm happy to see that Slovenia won the game easily. And it wasn't surprising though. Dragic and Doncic had a quite decent performance and carried their team to the semi finals.
The semi-final draws are like this:
France - Slovenia
USA - Australia
Full of emotions for Luis Scola and the rest of the Argentina team.
This is big for them especially for Scola and this may be the last time we will see him in the Olympics.
3rd quarter was still fun with just 6 point lead until Australia got too far away making it harder to close the gap with Dante Exum's explosive 11 point run.
Argentina's shooting percentage was low and the defense was not there. Next Olympic game, they know what they are missing. Shooters.
This is big for them especially for Scola and this may be the last time we will see him in the Olympics.
3rd quarter was still fun with just 6 point lead until Australia got too far away making it harder to close the gap with Dante Exum's explosive 11 point run.
Argentina's shooting percentage was low and the defense was not there. Next Olympic game, they know what they are missing. Shooters.
Rooting for Australia tonight.
Argentina is definitely a strong team, but the top two players on the team are probably Campazzo and Scola.
Australia simply has more youth. Scola definitely can't run full court as well as he used to, even though he can still dominate the paint.
Even at 1.26, it would back Aus. Although I'm 100% biased, that's for sure.
Argentina is definitely a strong team, but the top two players on the team are probably Campazzo and Scola.
Australia simply has more youth. Scola definitely can't run full court as well as he used to, even though he can still dominate the paint.
Even at 1.26, it would back Aus. Although I'm 100% biased, that's for sure.
You are lucky to get that odds, right now the odds is only 1.14 and Australia is -8.5.. I think I will take the spread instead because that 1.14 is very small and too risky to put a big amount of bet although I'm so confident they'll win. Anyway, good luck to us, I hope Australia will win and cover.
In fact, Spain finished the first quarter leading 21-19. They finished the first half in a 43-43 draw. Then, Kevin Durant's effective play made the difference. Even though Ricky Rubio scored 38 points by himself, he could not prevent Spain from being eliminated. We can say that the USA won the gold medal in these Olympics.
During the first half of the game, the bigs of Spain were so effective inside the paint but with their age, they can't endure the 40 minutes of play that is why in the second half, the US squad bounce back.
I think most of the users here have won their bets, may it be they are for the US or Spain as the former has covered the spread of -12.5.
Looking ahead on their game in the semi-finals against Australia or Argentina which both have defeated the US in the Vegas exhibition, I think they will have some trouble with Australia but I think the confidence of the US players are high at the moment so I think they can overcome this hurdle and go to the Finals as expected of them.
In fact, Spain finished the first quarter leading 21-19. They finished the first half in a 43-43 draw. Then, Kevin Durant's effective play made the difference. Even though Ricky Rubio scored 38 points by himself, he could not prevent Spain from being eliminated. We can say that the USA won the gold medal in these Olympics.
Rooting for Australia tonight.
Argentina is definitely a strong team, but the top two players on the team are probably Campazzo and Scola.
Australia simply has more youth. Scola definitely can't run full court as well as he used to, even though he can still dominate the paint.
Even at 1.26, it would back Aus. Although I'm 100% biased, that's for sure.
Argentina is definitely a strong team, but the top two players on the team are probably Campazzo and Scola.
Australia simply has more youth. Scola definitely can't run full court as well as he used to, even though he can still dominate the paint.
Even at 1.26, it would back Aus. Although I'm 100% biased, that's for sure.
Disappointed about Spain loss. Rubio was amazing again, but he was prety much alone and didn't got much help from teammates.
Gasol brothers already announced about retirement from national team. An end of era. Wouldn't be surprised if Llull, Rodriguez and Fernandez will do same. The Last Dance.
Italy - France was great game. France were leading most of time, but Italy were close in 4th quarter. And that Gobert 360° dunk was cherry on top.
Slovenia won quite easy, something as expected. Doncic was close from triple double again.
Australia - Argentina is next.
Gasol brothers already announced about retirement from national team. An end of era. Wouldn't be surprised if Llull, Rodriguez and Fernandez will do same. The Last Dance.
Italy - France was great game. France were leading most of time, but Italy were close in 4th quarter. And that Gobert 360° dunk was cherry on top.
Slovenia won quite easy, something as expected. Doncic was close from triple double again.
Australia - Argentina is next.
^^ But it was not that easy for the US, Spain jump on an early lead, if I'm not mistaken, Spain has double digit at one point in time. But the US team slowly grind very hard and then tie the score and eventually lead and then it grow.
Italy vs France now, Italy leading by 7 points in the 3rd quarter.
Italy vs France now, Italy leading by 7 points in the 3rd quarter.
France Managed to win it was very intense as Italy really rallied in the final quarter,
But those opportunities to tied taking crucial 3 points attempts, If Gallanari convert those it should extend this game to OT maybe, but it was the good ball rotations from France that give them this win, they are really good finding the open man and that kind of trust to each players inside that's really a team efforts.
^^ But it was not that easy for the US, Spain jump on an early lead, if I'm not mistaken, Spain has double digit at one point in time. But the US team slowly grind very hard and then tie the score and eventually lead and then it grow.
Italy vs France now, Italy leading by 7 points in the 3rd quarter.
Italy vs France now, Italy leading by 7 points in the 3rd quarter.
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