nba.fanhouse.com - 8/27/2008
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All in all, Spain should be proud for taking a team of NBA All-Stars to the limit . There's no shame in losing to perhaps the most talented team to ever step foot on a basketball court ... right? That's not how Spain's starting center Felipe Reyes (pictured, getting demolished by Kobe Bryant) team sees it. From SportsYa.com (via HoopsHype ) "I think we deserved to win the gold medal because ...
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Brew Hoop —
... Matt Watson at Fan House comments on Felipe Reyes saying Spain deserved gold. Next time you want to blame officials, Felipe, please, please try not losing to the team you claim superiority over by 48 points in 80 minutes beforehand. By... 48 points... in 80... minutes. Promise it'll benefit your case. ...
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