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China vs. Greece (Yao vs. VSpan) - who do you pick?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by johnkamla, Aug 24, 2006.

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  1. johnkamla

    johnkamla Member

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    China is 2-3 but is on the rise, playing better and better with each game. Yao has been thoroughly dominant throughout, and is starting to get help from his team-mates, particularly Wang Zhi Zhi. Good inside game. Imposing size. Streaky outside shooting. Suspect ball-handling under pressure.

    Greece is 5-0 but has lost one of their key contributors - Zisis. Can't say much more about them since I haven't actually seen them play, but I hear they play a great team game - motion offense with great passing and shooting.

    I'm hoping that China can pull off the upset and continue to game confidence in the international scene. Good drama. Better than the NCAA's IMHO, except that there's a prohibitive favorite.
     
    #1 johnkamla, Aug 24, 2006
  2. TeamUSA

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    I want Yao to rest now for the coming season. Yes i'm too unselfish but China's not going too far anyway..
     
    #2 TeamUSA, Aug 24, 2006
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    40% vs 60% in favor in Greece, but China does have a shot, that's all you can ask for.
     
    #3 pirc1, Aug 24, 2006
  4. napalm

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    As unselfish as Mother Teresa ehh? :p .

    I am going with Yao and China, though tis going to take more than just Yao for China to stand a chance. I don't think their guards are going to fare well at all.
     
    #4 napalm, Aug 24, 2006
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    Rooting for Yao and his scrub has the underdog flavor to it, but they gonna get destroyed.
     
    #5 crimson_rocket, Aug 24, 2006
  6. Russell2000

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    FYI,

    Freaking japanese just changed the original schedule of this game without any reason. Now the match will be on 9pm EST Saturday. For our viewers in the states this is good, but for chinese players they have to play a very early morning game.
     
    #6 Russell2000, Aug 24, 2006
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    LOL ... doesn't that mean it'll be about 3am Sunday morning in Europe? What the hell is with accommodating Greek fans' needs?
     
    #7 wnes, Aug 24, 2006
  8. Russell2000

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    I am not saying it is helping Greeks.. the point is changing schedule without reasons.

     
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  9. johnkamla

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    Does anyone know if it's airing on TV?
     
    #9 johnkamla, Aug 24, 2006
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    According to all reports, the game will take place at 2 PM Greek time, exactly in order to accomodate the Greek viewers ;)
     
    #10 Tauntaun13, Aug 24, 2006
  11. Kindger

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    Let's not talk about pigs and focus on the game. Besides, I think you made a mistake on the time.
     
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    FIBA website says 8PM japanese time on sunday. Which means it'll be 7AM eastern, 6AM central, but it'll be sometime in the afternoon for Greeks. So yes they did get accommodated.
     
    #12 yipengzhao, Aug 24, 2006
  13. Hard Rock

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    89-88 China

    Yao for the game winning shot ;)
     
    #13 Hard Rock, Aug 24, 2006
  14. Tauntaun13

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    And here's Spanoulis' view of the game from his blog:

     
    #14 Tauntaun13, Aug 24, 2006
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    Maybe? Just maybe? :mad:
     
    #15 wnes, Aug 24, 2006
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    Is this game gonna be on national TV? And where's the tv schedule for the rest of the tournament? Thanks!
     
    #16 duluth111222, Aug 24, 2006
  17. Kindger

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    I think he knows enough about JVG :D
     
    #17 Kindger, Aug 24, 2006
  18. rockingsoul

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    blasphemy! :D
     
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  19. Kindger

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    Go to FIBA's website and select "SCHEDULE & RESULTS"
     
    #19 Kindger, Aug 24, 2006
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    Where is this blog? Link please?
     
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