Tokyo 2020 Men's Olympics Basketball Tournament

[LTU_btc]

Luka is insane. 48 points (more than his personal best in NBA) in FIBA rules game which lasts only 40 minutes, not 48. What a dominance. Such performances in FIBA basketball is extremely rare.
And what an offense by Slovenia - 118 points against really solid team, wow. Though, 41 year L. Scola still got it - 23 points.
As Lithuanian, now I'm not so angry anymore that we lost to Slovenia in Olympics qualifier final.

[Daniel91]

Yes it's the first time they loses since 2004 in the olympic competition, to continue they need to win against the Czech Republic or Iran because only the 2 first teams of each group, and the 2 best third teams of all groups are selected for the quarter-finals.

I confess that, I was surprised with the US defeat, despite not having their best players, the US has a good team, maybe even better than France, (if we look at the team roster)

But I still believe the US has potential to win in 1st place.

Of course, the American team is still the main favorite of this Olympic tournament and this defeat will not change that.
However, this defeat once again showed that the American team is not untouchable, that they are vulnerable and that they can be defeated.
This means that in the continuation of the tournament, everyone will try to repeat this feat of France and will not enter the matches with America with the fear of a big defeat, but with the desire to try to win.
Obviously, the American players did not come fully prepared for this tournament and it will be difficult for them to win the gold medal again.
The difference between America and the rest of the world in basketball is getting smaller every year and this can be seen in the performances of the American national team in recent years.
I think Spain, France and Australia will be America’s main rivals in the fight for gold.

[Ziskinberg]

Luka made history.
Luka Doncic scores 48 points in Olympic debut, Slovenia crushes Argentina

He has oozing confidence, he is a superstar in the NBA, still a superstar in the Olympics. How good this guy is?

Anyone here thinks that Slovenia has a chance to win the gold medal?

Despite his very young age (22 years old), Luka Doncic became the second highest scorer in the Olympics. Congratulations to Doncic. The current record was broken in the 1988 Olympics, when Brazilian legend Oscar Schmidt scored 55 points against Spain. If Slovenia beat Argentina 118-100, the top contributor is Luka Doncic. The Olympics have just begun. Will he be able to break a record with Slovenia?

Luka still did his magic in the Olympics. He is really legit, not only in NBA but in international competitions as well where defense is really hard. Congratulations to him, he will continue to earn fans all over the world and the NBA stars are tweeting about Luka, they are happy with his achievement.

[danherbias07]

Luka still did his magic in the Olympics. He is really legit, not only in NBA but in international competitions as well where defense is really hard. Congratulations to him, he will continue to earn fans all over the world and the NBA stars are tweeting about Luka, they are happy with his achievement.

He's everywhere. Rebounds 11, blocks 3, assists 5, and 48 points 31 in a half. Just like what Dame said, these guys are different when they are playing for their country.

"They got more freedom, and the comfort level is obvious. So we put ourselves in a dogfight, and they made plays to win it."

There is the comfort of playing with your own people that understands you with your first language and traditions. It's a different type of chemistry.
Olympics just got better with our international NBA players being good at it. But for a debut? That's awesome.

[goinmerry]

However, this defeat once again showed that the American team is not untouchable, that they are vulnerable and that they can be defeated.

They are beatable. Everyone thinks that the USA is unbeatable because their players are the best in the world, popularity and skill.

Team USA holds the longest winning streak at any global basketball competition.

Obviously, the American players did not come fully prepared for this tournament and it will be difficult for them to win the gold medal again.

Hey, it's the Olympics and reasons like that should not be the thing to blame for why the USA loses.

They lose, that's all. They need to bounce back.

[Yaunfitda]

Luka made history.
Luka Doncic scores 48 points in Olympic debut, Slovenia crushes Argentina

He has oozing confidence, he is a superstar in the NBA, still a superstar in the Olympics. How good this guy is?

Anyone here thinks that Slovenia has a chance to win the gold medal?

Despite his very young age (22 years old), Luka Doncic became the second highest scorer in the Olympics. Congratulations to Doncic. The current record was broken in the 1988 Olympics, when Brazilian legend Oscar Schmidt scored 55 points against Spain. If Slovenia beat Argentina 118-100, the top contributor is Luka Doncic. The Olympics have just begun. Will he be able to break a record with Slovenia?

Luka still did his magic in the Olympics. He is really legit, not only in NBA but in international competitions as well where defense is really hard. Congratulations to him, he will continue to earn fans all over the world and the NBA stars are tweeting about Luka, they are happy with his achievement.

Not surprising the Luka's magic is still thriving in the Olympics. I do hope that they can advance in their groupings.

Anyone on betting though?



Was looking at some good odds and seen the game between the two countries, so I might as well pull the trigger and win.

Score is 77-88 in favor of Spain vs Japan.

[Yamifoud]

Luka made history.
Luka Doncic scores 48 points in Olympic debut, Slovenia crushes Argentina

He has oozing confidence, he is a superstar in the NBA, still a superstar in the Olympics. How good this guy is?

Anyone here thinks that Slovenia has a chance to win the gold medal?

Despite his very young age (22 years old), Luka Doncic became the second highest scorer in the Olympics. Congratulations to Doncic. The current record was broken in the 1988 Olympics, when Brazilian legend Oscar Schmidt scored 55 points against Spain. If Slovenia beat Argentina 118-100, the top contributor is Luka Doncic. The Olympics have just begun. Will he be able to break a record with Slovenia?

Luka still did his magic in the Olympics. He is really legit, not only in NBA but in international competitions as well where defense is really hard. Congratulations to him, he will continue to earn fans all over the world and the NBA stars are tweeting about Luka, they are happy with his achievement.

Not surprising the Luka's magic is still thriving in the Olympics. I do hope that they can advance in their groupings.

Anyone on betting though?



Was looking at some good odds and seen the game between the two countries, so I might as well pull the trigger and win.

Score is 77-88 in favor of Spain vs Japan.

Easy win mate, I was not expecting that Japan will only lose by 10 points, I thought Spain would dominate them by 20 points win. Good thing you bet on the total, and with that you win. What was the point spread of this game? I'm sure it's over 10 points for the Spain.

[Ziskinberg]

Good thing you bet on the total, and with that you win. What was the point spread of this game? I'm sure it's over 10 points for the Spain.

Here are the odds.  https://www.telecomasia.net/sports-betting/tips/basketball/tokyo-olympics-2021-japan-vs-spain-betting-tips-odds-26-july-2021/

Japan to win with a handicap of (+18.5) with odds of about 1.922;
Total over 152.5 for 1.909;
Spain to win for 1.02.

That means Japan covers because Spain only won by 10 points.

both NBA players lead their respective teams.

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/basketball/results-men-gpc-000200-.htm

RUBIO Ricky 20 points (Minnesota Timberwolves)
HACHIMURA Rui 20 points ( Washington Wizards)

[ingiltere]

Japan to win with a handicap of (+18.5) with odds of about 1.922;
Total over 152.5 for 1.909;
Spain to win for 1.02.

That means Japan covers because Spain only won by 10 points.

both NBA players lead their respective teams.

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/basketball/results-men-gpc-000200-.htm

RUBIO Ricky 20 points (Minnesota Timberwolves)
HACHIMURA Rui 20 points ( Washington Wizards)

That was actually quite good margin to play with, Spain was favorite and better side but there were no big differences like 20 points. Japan played competitive and stayed in the game until last minutes. Hachimura and Watanabe carried Japan. Spain is a complete team on the other side, Rubio, both Gasol, Rodriguez, Llull and Abrines played good, everybody did their part. Rubio made the difference.
This Japan team may be a trouble for Argentina and Slovenia. I can already see that third place of this group will advance to next round. It's the toughest group.

[Ziskinberg]

Japan to win with a handicap of (+18.5) with odds of about 1.922;
Total over 152.5 for 1.909;
Spain to win for 1.02.

That means Japan covers because Spain only won by 10 points.

both NBA players lead their respective teams.

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/basketball/results-men-gpc-000200-.htm

RUBIO Ricky 20 points (Minnesota Timberwolves)
HACHIMURA Rui 20 points ( Washington Wizards)

That was actually quite good margin to play with, Spain was favorite and better side but there were no big differences like 20 points. Japan played competitive and stayed in the game until last minutes. Hachimura and Watanabe carried Japan. Spain is a complete team on the other side, Rubio, both Gasol, Rodriguez, Llull and Abrines played good, everybody did their part. Rubio made the difference.
This Japan team may be a trouble for Argentina and Slovenia. I can already see that third place of this group will advance to next round. It's the toughest group.

Maybe for Argentina but I don't see they can beat Slovenia which has the best player in the Olympics so far. Luka dropped 48 points to beat Argentina by 18 points, it was a well-dominated game and Luka is just too much for Argentina. If Argentina and Japan will face, most probably the handicap will be close, so it's either I'm betting on the Japan to win straight up or take the handicap if they will be the underdog.

[Botnake]

If Argentina and Japan will face, most probably the handicap will be close, so it's either I'm betting on the Japan to win straight up or take the handicap if they will be the underdog.

Odds are already available and we are not seeing a close odds, kindly check one of the bookies I'm using.

https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/international/olympic-games/argentina-japan-60fd2972c4bb8ae07b5bdd4a


If you will take Japan, you got a sweet odds.

[Eureka_07]

If Argentina and Japan will face, most probably the handicap will be close, so it's either I'm betting on the Japan to win straight up or take the handicap if they will be the underdog.

Odds are already available and we are not seeing a close odds, kindly check one of the bookies I'm using.

https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/international/olympic-games/argentina-japan-60fd2972c4bb8ae07b5bdd4a


If you will take Japan, you got a sweet odds.

The current roster of Japan is very strong. IMO they could really beat down argentina. They have the right people for their positions, they have 2 NBA players too which really made them strong.
I'll bet on Japan team this year over Argentina.

[gagux123]

Of course, the American team is still the main favorite of this Olympic tournament and this defeat will not change that.
However, this defeat once again showed that the American team is not untouchable, that they are vulnerable and that they can be defeated.
This means that in the continuation of the tournament, everyone will try to repeat this feat of France and will not enter the matches with America with the fear of a big defeat, but with the desire to try to win.
Obviously, the American players did not come fully prepared for this tournament and it will be difficult for them to win the gold medal again.
The difference between America and the rest of the world in basketball is getting smaller every year and this can be seen in the performances of the American national team in recent years.
I think Spain, France and Australia will be America’s main rivals in the fight for gold.

Exactly, yes, they proved that the USA team is a beatable team. I have no doubts that the USA can be champions, but for that to happen, they need to play really well!
Most of the time, Spain and France have excellent teams, but I didn't know that Australia currently has a good team.

[Fredomago]

If Argentina and Japan will face, most probably the handicap will be close, so it's either I'm betting on the Japan to win straight up or take the handicap if they will be the underdog.

Odds are already available and we are not seeing a close odds, kindly check one of the bookies I'm using.

https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/international/olympic-games/argentina-japan-60fd2972c4bb8ae07b5bdd4a


If you will take Japan, you got a sweet odds.

The current roster of Japan is very strong. IMO they could really beat down argentina. They have the right people for their positions, they have 2 NBA players too which really made them strong.
I'll bet on Japan team this year over Argentina.

taking side for the home team will give you very decent profits if happened that they'll be able to beat up team Argentina,

both teams needs the win to continue the chase of winning the medals, for sure there's an interesting competitions between this two rival countries, knowing that olympics is very important for each teams / players to represent their home land.

Good luck if you already place your bet, that's really sweet if Japan upset the Argentinians.

[harizen]

Anyone here thinks that Slovenia has a chance to win the gold medal?

I will say YES because I'm just biased lol.

I already mentioned that I was a long-time Dallas Mavericks and since it was "Luka", I'm following Slovenia's rally here in the Olympics. The same as what I did back when Dirk Nowitzki is still playing for Germany.

Looking forward to seeing them winning their first gold medal in basketball in the Olympics even chances might be slim to others.

[LTU_btc]

Tomorrow there will be break in basketball tournament. Only womens will play if somebody are interested.
Also, does any of you watch 3x3 tournament? Personally, I like it. The who have played it, knows that it's much more intensive than 5x5 basketball. So far Serbia dominate, while Nethlerlands a bit surprising 2nd. But Latvia and Russia are very close to them.

Looking forward to seeing them winning their first gold medal in basketball in the Olympics even chances might be slim to others.

I'm still not sure that they can be gold contenders. Medal is full possible, but gold, I don't know.
It's short tournament, but with such intensity and short bench it will be difficult against teams with deep squads.

[ingiltere]

Anyone here thinks that Slovenia has a chance to win the gold medal?

I don't think they can reach gold medal but they are one of the teams that has potential to get a medal, even if it was bronze one. I wonder what will happen in Spain game, that will be a real challenge for Slovenia. We can talk more comfortably about Slovenia's chances after that game.
I see France and Spain closer to medals and of course USA will come back and fight for gold. Quarter final draw may be more decisive about team's medal chances. If they don't match each other we can see France, Spain and USA in semi finals. I leave fourth spot blank as these teams are better than all others generally.

[gagux123]

Anyone here thinks that Slovenia has a chance to win the gold medal?

To answer your question... I'll be honest, being champions I don't know, but I strongly believe that they have a chance of getting a medal (probably bronze).
Slovenia is an excellent team, Luka Dondic carried the team on his back against Argentina (48 points, 6-14 - 3 points), let's see if Luka will continue with that same performance! I will follow the next games.

[Vaskiy]

Anyone watched the vollyball tournament. I watched the match between Argentina and Brazil. What a match, really enjoyed much. The first two sets were qon by Argentina and the last three sets got won by Brazil. The deciding set was truly enjoyable and heart pounds if you were supporting anyone of the team. The points moved equally against each team till the end of the deciding set.

[btc_angela]

If Argentina and Japan will face, most probably the handicap will be close, so it's either I'm betting on the Japan to win straight up or take the handicap if they will be the underdog.

Odds are already available and we are not seeing a close odds, kindly check one of the bookies I'm using.

https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/international/olympic-games/argentina-japan-60fd2972c4bb8ae07b5bdd4a

If you will take Japan, you got a sweet odds.

Not just there men's side, but on the women's side they are strong as well. They are the underdogs against France. France took at early lead but Japan come back tie the score, take the lead, they France comes back again.

It was a really a very exciting match, but in the end Japan edges France 74-70.

I will also be closely monitor their women's side, they might pull some upset specially that they are playing in their home court.