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USA vs. Argentina: Open thread

by Royce Young on August 6, 2012 at 3:56 pm 297 Comments

The final run in group play for the United States and it’s one that could really set a tone for the knockout rounds. The U.S. takes on a strong Argentina side that they beat only 86-80 in an exhibition last month.

The U.S. has basically already locked up Group A even if Argentina wins. With the first tiebreaker being point differential, the Argentinians would need to win by 110 points to overtake Team USA. But as always, it’s USA basketball and losing isn’t an option. After the close call against Lithuania, it seems like Team USA might be a little bit ready for this one.

Tip is at 4:15 CT on the NBC Sports Network.

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supreme35
supreme35 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

http://www.dailythunder.com/2012/08/kd-goes-rucker-park-on-argentina-as-westbrook-detonates/

Jokazc
Jokazc 5pts

no,russel,you have to do something like that 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMrPjl-927Q

supreme35
supreme35 5pts

 @Jokazc I thought that was Westbrook with hair.

bmuelle22
bmuelle22 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

random but has tronchaser said wait his idea(s) was/were yet?

cleandoe
cleandoe 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

 @bmuelle21 no and he hasn't sent me an email either :(

ThunderChick2010
ThunderChick2010 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

 @cleandoe  @bmuelle21

But it's real . . . and it's spectacular.

bmuelle22
bmuelle22 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

 @ThunderChick2010  @cleandoe dang! lol maybe i can bribe tronchaser somehow lol

ThunderChick2010
ThunderChick2010 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @bmuelle21  @cleandoe

I'm the vault . . . sorry, stuck in Seinfeld mode.

 

(You'll have to settle for near-unconditional likes.)

bmuelle22
bmuelle22 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

 @ThunderChick2010  @cleandoe you do "owe" me one...mind passing me the email he sent you??? haha

Aren't
Aren't 5pts

Great Job, LeBron!

supreme35
supreme35 5pts

I have a feeling KD's international fans is going to increase.

Jokazc
Jokazc 5pts

 @supreme35 and Thunder

supreme35
supreme35 5pts

 @Jokazc yup

cleandoe
cleandoe 5pts

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xsnrlq_russ-smash_sport

 

Try this

beelieve035
beelieve035 5pts

 @cleandoe KD shimmy FTW.

supreme35
supreme35 5pts

 @cleandoe got em

Legendary_Dork
Legendary_Dork 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

so all i got from this game is...argentina is dirty, and russ dunked on a man SO hard he got a tech lmao

supreme35
supreme35 5pts

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1287354-russell-westbrook-throws-down-a-monster-dunk-against-argentina

Yesssss. Wish it was all in 1 gif though.

cleandoe
cleandoe 5pts

http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/67M8y8UqtXE

 

Hope this one works

beelieve035
beelieve035 5pts

 @cleandoe Nope.

cleandoe
cleandoe 5pts

 @novelisticbee0 Godamnit

T-Fred
T-Fred 5pts

USA will play Australia 4:15 PM 

Jokazc
Jokazc 5pts

Durant should attack basket more,like Lebron get those easy points but when he start to hit three... and quite sad that Harden is struggling,he don't get ball,misses 3s

ILikePancakes
ILikePancakes 5pts

Durant too stronk

Zach99
Zach99 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

KD played a complete game.  Those crazy long arms were all over the place on defense.  Also had some nice passes.

ILikePancakes
ILikePancakes 5pts

Oh boy, I'm not spending alot of time on DT anymore. I almost forgot about u guys

ThunderChick2010
ThunderChick2010 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 3 Like

 @ILikePancakes

Missed you!  The language has been way too clean around here.

Lost Ones
Lost Ones 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @ThunderChick2010  @ILikePancakes that's good to hear

OBoy
OBoy 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @Lost Ones    @ILikePancakes both of yall have been mia

ILikePancakes
ILikePancakes 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

 @ThunderChick2010 Crap.

ThunderChick2010
ThunderChick2010 5pts

 @ILikePancakes

You and Lost Ones, be sure to register your prediction for the upcoming season record.

ERROR72
ERROR72 5pts

Final thought?  Try to suppress your primal scream after a monster dunk IF the game is close.  Silly tech is silly :P.

propsizzle
propsizzle 5pts

oh russell... 1-8 shooting.. but he sure made that one memorable.

Jooseppi
Jooseppi 5pts

Spain losing again kept it in the other side of the bracket.

Brazil against Argentina in the first round is good for the US. 

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Jooseppi
Jooseppi 5pts

OK. :)

Jokazc
Jokazc 5pts

so only game was against Lithuania 

BrockSuede
BrockSuede 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Box score:http://scores.espn.go.com/olympics/boxscore?gameId=1074

supreme35
supreme35 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 3 Like

 @BrockSuede 28 points 5 rebs 3 steals 3 assists. Not too shabby.

BrockSuede
BrockSuede 5pts

 @supreme35 not at all.

 

BrockSuede
BrockSuede 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Durant is the boss of 3 points tonight!

propsizzle
propsizzle 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @BrockSuede Durant and CP3, 13-16 from 3.  Rest of team, 7 for 24.

reddirt717
reddirt717 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 4 Like

I'm glad all three members of the Thunder embarrassed Argentina in their own way.

C-Wil
C-Wil 5pts

Harden said suck it.

cleandoe
cleandoe 5pts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67M8y8UqtXE

supreme35
supreme35 5pts

 @cleandoe Nope :/ that damn youtube

cleandoe
cleandoe 5pts

 @supreme35 why can I see it?

supreme35
supreme35 5pts

 @cleandoe not sure

Zach99
Zach99 5pts

I hope we play these little jackasses in the knock out round.  They have pissed us off and this team is SCARY when it is pissed off.

cleandoe
cleandoe 5pts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67M8y8UqtXE&feature=youtu.be

Jooseppi
Jooseppi 5pts

 @cleandoe YouTube already took it down. 

cleandoe
cleandoe 5pts

 @Jooseppi nuh uh

Jooseppi
Jooseppi 5pts

 @cleandoe http://i.imgur.com/UgSDr.jpg

I'm guessing country restriction. 

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