The Internets are alive: USA tops Argentina, advances to finals
Ball Don't Lie —
... SLAM Online: "It was a little troubling to me to see how easily the USA
lost focus, and I blame that as much on the coaching staff as I do the
players. For whatever reason, Team USA refused to keep pushing the ball
inside, and every time they started falling in love with the outside
jumpers, Argentina made a run. And the USA coaches seemed to encourage
this, even calling plays for three point shots out of timeouts.
Argentina was banged up coming in — Nocioni was told not to play by
doctors but played anyway. And even Ginobili was injured, Team USA ...
Friday Night Open Run (8/22/08)
World Hoops Blog —
Here's what you need to know while you ice out for your Friday night in the VIP. :: SLAM Online: Team USA 101, Argentina 81 - A blow by blow of USA's win over Argetina. Twenty points over a team without Manu Ginobili and an Andres Nocini playing against doctors orders. The Gasol brothers are calling out Team Signature Shoe Model for that run back. Gold medal game may be a nail biter. :: ...
Olympic Notes: Team USA going for gold
Brew Hoop —
Team USA shoot for Olympic gold against Spain at 1:30 a.m. central time Saturday night/Sunday morning on NBC.
Kelly Dwyer of Ball Don't Lie looks behind the boxscore at Team USA/Argentina.
SLAM Online's Lang Whitaker also recaps Team USA's latest win.
FoxSports.com's Charley Rosen predicts gold for Team USA.
My five observations following Team USA's win over Argentina.
ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan writes about Team USA winning over the hearts and minds in China. ...
