sports.yahoo.com - 8/22/2008
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A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: 48 Minutes of Hell and FanHouse . Two excellent game recaps of the Argentina-Greece quarterfinal. PF: Hardwood Paroxysm . A brief interview with Greg "The Big Chill" ...
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Argentina is in Trouble
CelticsBlog —
... else, the American formula has been pretty simple. Get an outrageously talented core - Kobe, LeBron, a healthy Wade, Paul, and to a lesser extent Carmelo - fill in the other roster spots, and play ridiculous defense. It has been something to watch. And yes Bosh has been fantastic. 2. On the flip side Argentina's offense is clearly not Princeton's reincarnated. I'm a little late to the party on this one so I'll direct your attention to 48 Minutes of Hell's take (Hat tip Ball Don't Lie):
"Ball Movement: The nature of Argentina's ball movement caught ...
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German Basketball Coach Says Americans Are Unbeatable —
NBA.com: News 8/19/2008
In the NEW YORK TIMES, Pete Thamel writes "The German National Team coach, Dirk Bauermann, handed the gold medal to the Americans (5-0), whose 106-57 victory pushed their average margin to 32.2 points. 'I think they're unbeatable,' he said. 'I don't ...
Celtics sign Miles despite knee injury —
FOXSports.com News for NBA 8/22/2008
The Boston Celtics signed forward Darius Miles, who missed the last two NBA seasons because of knee injuries.
Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said Friday that Miles worked out twice for the team before signing.
Miles played for Portland in the ...
Celtics sign F Darius Miles (AP) —
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The Boston Celtics signed forward Darius Miles, who missed the last two NBA seasons because of knee injuries. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said Friday that Miles worked out twice for the team before signing. Miles played for Portland in the ...
