FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019

[Japinat]

I thought we should have groups and tournament format posted here for reference:

I had the bracket prepared some time ago. The OP is free to copy it if he wants to so that new readers here can have a better picture then just update as the tournament progresses.

GROUP A Cote d'Ivoire Poland Venezuela China

GROUP B Russia Argentina Korea Nigeria

GROUP C Spain Iran Puerto Rico Tunisia

GROUP D Angola Philippines Italy Serbia

GROUP E Turkey Czech Republic USA Japan

GROUP F Greece New Zealand Brazil Montenegro

GROUP G Dominican Republic France Germany Jordan

GROUP H Canada Senegal Lithuania Australia

I didn't know my team was with the bracket D together with Serbia, I don't expect anymore, Serbia is gonna be a clear winner for bracket D.
Philippines upsetting Serbia would be alright, LOL... Odds for the Philippines should be around x50 if they'll play with Serbia.

Complete schedule here https://www.teampilipinas.info/2019/03/fiba-basketball-world-cup-2019-schedule.html

Philippines will face Serbia in Sept 2, that should be a good game, lol.

[bryant.coleman]

I missed something earlier and it came to my attention just now. In the second round, it looks like Spain and Serbia will be placed in the same group. I expect Serbia to top the group and this means that Spain may end up playing against the United States during the semi-finals. Greece will have the misfortune of being placed along with United States in the second round.

My prediction for QF is as follows:

QF1: Russia vs Spain
QF2: USA vs France
QF3: Serbia vs China
QF4: Greece vs Australia

[slocker]

Last night game I saw something that I didnt see more then 10 years. No matter if this is preparation game Australia won over USA basketball team. Yea I know this is shock but its true final score was 98:94 for Australia.

[Bossian]

The odds for USA to win outright are 1.55 at the moment. Looks like an easy pick, but I am reading several opinions that players won't have the same motivation as the underdogs (Greece. Australia, etc).

May bet on rugby instead, world cup coming soon, backing New Zealand @ 2.40.

[morvillz7z]

Last night game I saw something that I didnt see more then 10 years.

I actually recall that game very well, it was against Greece (semi-finals) in '06, with USAB having a pretty decent roster, not like now. They had all the banana-boat crew + Dwight + Joe Johnson + Bosh. That speaks volumes about how good the Greek team was with Spanoulis and Diamantidis.

I couldn't watch the game today but damn Patty Mills with 30pts. 

[LTU_btc]

I couldn't watch the game today but damn Patty Mills with 30pts. 

He was great, especially in the decisive momenths in 4th quarter when he made some important three pointers.
Despite this loss, USA still remains to be favorites, but such matches shows how vulnerable they are. One more exhibition match for US left, it's interesting how they will rract to this loss. But Canada shouldn't be a difficult opponent.

[efialtis]

The odds for USA to win outright are 1.55 at the moment. Looks like an easy pick, but I am reading several opinions that players won't have the same motivation as the underdogs (Greece. Australia, etc).

May bet on rugby instead, world cup coming soon, backing New Zealand @ 2.40.

When we "owned" them, they werent a "B-Team"... As said, they had Bosh, Wade and almost all of their big stars back in the day.

[efialtis]

By the way, Greece just about to start vs Jordan - stream link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lai2m_M3b0I

[bisdak40]

By the way, Greece just about to start vs Jordan - stream link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lai2m_M3b0I

It will be another slaughter by a European team to a team from Asia. "No Mas" but i did bet on the final score though, under 170.5.

Earlier Japan did beat Germany, was it an upset?

[efialtis]

Greece won 92-65 vs Jordan - not a real test though and easy game, just a training session actually. Papapetrou, Papagiannis and Printezis looked good.

[rhomelmabini]

Earlier Japan did beat Germany, was it an upset?

I guess not, maybe Germany will show what they got when real plays go. I guess the home-court advantage of Japan has an impact over the game, that wasn't an upset for me, they have a great roster by now and some are active average NBA players so far they will still be lethal.

By the way, just seen the game of the USA vs. Australia and what amazed me is their court, I don't know if that will be the same court in China but Marvel Stadium is really so awesome to see.

[morvillz7z]

what amazed me is their court

The same way NCAA does their Final 4 tournament with its court being lifted up off the ground. I'm not sure I like it, certainly not the darkened stands/crowd thing. What I also didn't like was the position of the main broadcast camera, way too low and with a smaller FIBA court it's horrible, you can't properly see passing lanes and shit.

I don't know if that will be the same court in China

Zero chance, I think it won't meet the FIBA court/facility standards and regulations.

[noormcs5]

Greece won 92-65 vs Jordan - not a real test though and easy game, just a training session actually. Papapetrou, Papagiannis and Printezis looked good.

This will be a good win for Greece before the start of the world cup. Although the game was an easy win for Greece but the main point is to have a win under your belt.

Glimpse of the upcoming World cup thophy.

[bryant.coleman]

The odds for USA to win outright are 1.55 at the moment. Looks like an easy pick, but I am reading several opinions that players won't have the same motivation as the underdogs (Greece. Australia, etc).

May bet on rugby instead, world cup coming soon, backing New Zealand @ 2.40.

New Zealand has only around 50% chances of winning the rugby world cup, so those odds are justified. You have some very good teams out there, who are capable of beating NZ, such as South Africa, England and Ireland. On the other hand, I would give the United States 80% to 90% chance of winning the FIBA world cup, and there is no team as such who can give a good fight against them.

US dominates the basketball scene. Even many of the teams participating in the FIBA world cup have naturalized players who are originally from the US. Before their loss to Australia yesterday, they were on a record 78 match winning streak, which is unheard of in any other sport. BTW, I don't know what happened in their match against Oz. It is difficult to believe that someone could beat the US.

[lixer]

I watched the game highlights so I can't make a clear review of the game but from what I have seen in the highlights of the game it is obvious that USA team is not playing as a team. They are great individual players and lets be honest we all know Patty he is not normally this great, he was in his game at the end there however as long as USA keeps playing as individual talented players instead of a one united team they will not be doing much this cup.

However, do not forget that they are coached by Pop so it wouldn't be weird if he managed to turn this team into a Spurs like family organization in a week and manage to make them play in his system. I know it looks impossible but so is winning 5 championship in 20 years in a place like NBA, I wouldn't expect any less from him.

[Naida_BR]

I watched the game highlights so I can't make a clear review of the game but from what I have seen in the highlights of the game it is obvious that USA team is not playing as a team. They are great individual players and lets be honest we all know Patty he is not normally this great, he was in his game at the end there however as long as USA keeps playing as individual talented players instead of a one united team they will not be doing much this cup.

However, do not forget that they are coached by Pop so it wouldn't be weird if he managed to turn this team into a Spurs like family organization in a week and manage to make them play in his system. I know it looks impossible but so is winning 5 championship in 20 years in a place like NBA, I wouldn't expect any less from him.

This was a problem for USA almost always.
I remember that happening in the 2006 world cup, when the USA was the favorite for the title and they lost against Greece because they didn't play as a team. I think the same is going to happen again and Serbia will win the title.

[btc_angela]

I watched the game highlights so I can't make a clear review of the game but from what I have seen in the highlights of the game it is obvious that USA team is not playing as a team. They are great individual players and lets be honest we all know Patty he is not normally this great, he was in his game at the end there however as long as USA keeps playing as individual talented players instead of a one united team they will not be doing much this cup.

However, do not forget that they are coached by Pop so it wouldn't be weird if he managed to turn this team into a Spurs like family organization in a week and manage to make them play in his system. I know it looks impossible but so is winning 5 championship in 20 years in a place like NBA, I wouldn't expect any less from him.

It's really a surprised that Team USA lost against Australia, although this is just an exhibition match. They have been exposed here as too much individual plays they need to blend, and work as a team otherwise this will be a big upset against them. Sure Pop can turn this team around, but if players didn't respond from his coaching then we can't do anything about it.

[slocker]

I watched the game highlights so I can't make a clear review of the game but from what I have seen in the highlights of the game it is obvious that USA team is not playing as a team. They are great individual players and lets be honest we all know Patty he is not normally this great, he was in his game at the end there however as long as USA keeps playing as individual talented players instead of a one united team they will not be doing much this cup.

However, do not forget that they are coached by Pop so it wouldn't be weird if he managed to turn this team into a Spurs like family organization in a week and manage to make them play in his system. I know it looks impossible but so is winning 5 championship in 20 years in a place like NBA, I wouldn't expect any less from him.

This was a problem for USA almost always.
I remember that happening in the 2006 world cup, when the USA was the favorite for the title and they lost against Greece because they didn't play as a team. I think the same is going to happen again and Serbia will win the title.

So far Serbia is the only team so far that didnt lost in preparation period. And on top of this Serbia won all games without Jokic in starting five, this could be advantage for then cuz he didnt start single game. What will be if he start one. But still think that these two team can play final, if some surprise dont come out.

[LogitechMouse]

So far Serbia is the only team so far that didnt lost in preparation period. And on top of this Serbia won all games without Jokic in starting five, this could be advantage for then cuz he didnt start single game. What will be if he start one. But still think that these two team can play final, if some surprise dont come out.

Serbia is #1 in the recent Power Rankings because they haven't lost yet and USA has been lost to the Australia Boomers.
The chances of them to win in the FIBA 2019 is high because of their huge lineup and take note, Jokic is on the bench. They are really prepared right now and they are eyeing on the championship.

[SirLancelot]

USA does dominate but this year has been talked a lot like they are not bringing their big guns which could be the reason why people think maybe this year is the year they finally lose. Hell they already lost one game so far, they haven't lost in the past decade or so I think before this, I know national teams do not play that much but Coach K coached 78 games and won all of them whereas right now they already lost to Australia in an exhibition game.

So, considering they are not at their 100% power we may actually see an upset but even that is a big IF because this is USA national team we are talking about, even at their worst roster they are miles better than anyone else, this just looks bad compared to all-star team they had in the previous 10-15 years.