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Re: Opals and Boomers at the Paris Olympics

Reply #15 –
Quote from: madbluboy – on
The Yanks smashed Serbia (who are way better than us), no one is beating them.
Shot it well from long range did the USA and Durant had 23 from the bench...Serbia rely on NBA star centre Jokic but he hasnt had much help from his teammates. Serbia are a bit over-rated imo and I think Canada are way better...

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Reply #16 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on
Shot it well from long range did the USA and Durant had 23 from the bench...Serbia rely on NBA star centre Jokic but he hasnt had much help from his teammates. Serbia are a bit over-rated imo and I think Canada are way better...

I know you can't rely too much on the Basketball Showcase results but we had a convincing win over Serbia who seemed to be fair dinkum in their approach to the game.  Confidence plays a big part too and I think the Boomers are confident that they can take it up to any team.  Time will tell ...
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: Opals and Boomers at the Paris Olympics

Reply #17 –
Opals smashed by Nigeria 75-62.

Sandy Brondello needs to pull a rabbit out of the hat.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

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Reply #18 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Opals smashed by Nigeria 75-62.

Sandy Brondello needs to pull a rabbit out of the hat.
Turnovers will do that....their PG played very well and hit some big shots.

Re: Opals and Boomers at the Paris Olympics

Reply #19 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on
Turnovers will do that....their PG played very well and hit some big shots.

I don’t think the Opals were expecting such a physical game … although after Liz Cambage’s work, the Nigerians will always have a decent crack.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: Opals and Boomers at the Paris Olympics

Reply #20 –
Quote from: DJC – on
I don’t think the Opals were expecting such a physical game … although after Liz Cambage’s work, the Nigerians will always have a decent crack.
Good point on Cambage, probably a bit of extra motivation to beat us..

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Reply #21 –
I like the idea of breakfasting as an Olympic sport - is it judged or raced?  Fastest to make and eat quinoa porridge and not throw up?

Re: Opals and Boomers at the Paris Olympics

Reply #22 –
Canada too good for us 93-83...good start but once they got going it was clear they were way superior and showed why the FIBA rankings don't mean much as they are clearly the best team behind the USA and if you look at their team it's easy to see why as it's stacked with NBA talent.
Paid for not picking Thybulle and going with too many oldies.
Need other results to go out way now to progress..

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Reply #23 –
Our scoring just dried up and I don’t think Canada’s D had all that much to do with it; perceived pressure rather than actual pressure?

Canada, on the other hand, absorbed our D and just kept rolling along.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

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Reply #24 –
Quote from: DJC – on
Our scoring just dried up and I don’t think Canada’s D had all that much to do with it; perceived pressure rather than actual pressure?

Canada, on the other hand, absorbed our D and just kept rolling along.
Canada had to bench ShaiGA after getting into foul trouble but when he came back on the game changed and we couldn't handle him and Barrett who was knocking everything down and no one really playing any defense on him.
Next is Greece with Giannis...

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Reply #25 –
The Opals managed a win over Canada but made hard work of it.

France is undefeated and gave both Canada and Nigeria a touch up.  We have to beat France and hope that Canada beats Nigeria.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

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Reply #26 –
The Boomers are through to the second round despite a lacklustre performance against Greece.  Canada held on to defeat Spain 88-85 and that got the job done for us  :)

We will have to lift our game if we are to progress.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!

Re: Opals and Boomers at the Paris Olympics

Reply #27 –
Quote from: DJC – on
The Boomers are through to the second round despite a lacklustre performance against Greece.  Canada held on to defeat Spain 88-85 and that got the job done for us  :)

We will have to lift our game if we are to progress.
Got lucky but dont see us progressing, there is some talk of players unhappy with the coach and leaving Thybulle out didnt impress some players if you believe the rumours.
Cant see Brian Goorjian being retained as coach....

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Reply #28 –
Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 – on
Got lucky but dont see us progressing, there is some talk of players unhappy with the coach and leaving Thybulle out didnt impress some players if you believe the rumours.
Cant see Brian Goorjian being retained as coach....

Goorj has said that this is it for him.
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!
 

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Reply #29 –
Convincing win by the Opals over France to progress to the next round.  Well done ladies!
It's still the Gulf of Mexico, Don Old!