Tokyo 2020 Men's Olympics Basketball Tournament

[SquallLeonhart]

One thing I have a beef with Olympics basketball is that, they put the finals game in a good hour for Americans to watch and that makes no sense to me at all. I get that USA is at finals, and they are a big market, but France is the other half and it is in the middle of the night for them, people need to wake up and watch that game and go back to sleep, it is a horrible time for them. Plus the game is a worldwide game, it is not just NBA game, it is Olympics, every other nation will be watching it too.

And with all of that in mind, they still put it at an hour only the Americans would watch ideally, and all others would have to sacrifice sleep, that makes zero sense. It is obvious that USA is favorites and they will not repeat their mistake and they will win this game for sure, but I will not even watch the highlights because I am super mad about the hour, just gonna see the result and move on.

[Sanitough]

I heard on the radio this morning that my local Book Maker has the United States as a 12 point favorite over France this evening.  I know that France has already beat the United States but I don't think that there is any chance that they end up beating them again.  I think Kevin Durant is as motivated as he's ever been to be honest, as he knows all the glory has been going to him and will help cement is legacy if he brings home the gold.  Cant wait!

It looks like all bookmakers consider the USA favorites in the upcoming match. I also think that they will win, but France was able to win the current roster of the USA in the first game. So we can expect that it will be a close game, and the USA might be able to win only by 5-10 points. At least it won't surprise me.

USA is still the defending Olympic champion so the bets will be in favor to them but since France beat them, there’s still a higher chance that France will win again this time. Though the momentum is good with USA because after that defeat, they was able to win all their remaining games and was able to reach the final again. This will be an exciting match, and hopefully USA can work as a team and win against France.

How the France momentum, I think they have no lose a single game yet, so it's really a big threat for the USA although some people may still get hype by the performance of the USA and we cannot take that from them. The odds are really attractive for France, anyone who thinks of risking the ML, now is a good time.

[Harkorede]

I heard on the radio this morning that my local Book Maker has the United States as a 12 point favorite over France this evening.  I know that France has already beat the United States but I don't think that there is any chance that they end up beating them again.  I think Kevin Durant is as motivated as he's ever been to be honest, as he knows all the glory has been going to him and will help cement is legacy if he brings home the gold.  Cant wait!

It looks like all bookmakers consider the USA favorites in the upcoming match. I also think that they will win, but France was able to win the current roster of the USA in the first game. So we can expect that it will be a close game, and the USA might be able to win only by 5-10 points. At least it won't surprise me.

USA is still the defending Olympic champion so the bets will be in favor to them but since France beat them, there’s still a higher chance that France will win again this time. Though the momentum is good with USA because after that defeat, they was able to win all their remaining games and was able to reach the final again. This will be an exciting match, and hopefully USA can work as a team and win against France.

How the France momentum, I think they have no lose a single game yet, so it's really a big threat for the USA although some people may still get hype by the performance of the USA and we cannot take that from them. The odds are really attractive for France, anyone who thinks of risking the ML, now is a good time.

It's USA for the money for me, I won't be taking any risk on France at all.

USA needs just a few minutes of any game to steal and dictate the game, imo.

The spread is currently USA -12.5 that would be my pick.

[LTU_btc]

Is it just for me it looks strange that 3rd place game will be played after final?
I would like to see France win, but chance for it is very little. Beating USA twice in competition sounds mission impossible. That loss in first game was good kick into ass for USA and they started playing more seriously. They had slow start in some games, but they start to play with higher intensity after halftime. And it's almost impossible to stop Durant.
In 3rd place game bookmakers are giving advantage to Slovenia, but I think it's 50/50 pair. Australia played in many Olympics, but they never won medal. While for Slovenia it's chance to take medal in the firrst Olympics in their basketball history. Value of game is huge for both teams.

[Dave1]

One thing I have a beef with Olympics basketball is that, they put the finals game in a good hour for Americans to watch and that makes no sense to me at all. I get that USA is at finals, and they are a big market, but France is the other half and it is in the middle of the night for them, people need to wake up and watch that game and go back to sleep, it is a horrible time for them. Plus the game is a worldwide game, it is not just NBA game, it is Olympics, every other nation will be watching it too.

And with all of that in mind, they still put it at an hour only the Americans would watch ideally, and all others would have to sacrifice sleep, that makes zero sense. It is obvious that USA is favorites and they will not repeat their mistake and they will win this game for sure, but I will not even watch the highlights because I am super mad about the hour, just gonna see the result and move on.

I'm not sure about the scheduling, as far as I know they always followed the local time.


@Harkorede - I'll tail on this time bro, lost my bet on the US team last time. And I agree, usually they start very slow, but once they got momentum and the lead, they are going to slowly extend it up to the last minute. Just watching the 2008 with Kobe vs Gasol's Spain, US takes the lead, Spain comeback and make it close, US only leads 3 point, and then Kobe hit a 3 and then Wade in the last 2 minutes and it's over.

[FIFA worldcup]

Is it just for me it looks strange that 3rd place game will be played after final?
I would like to see France win, but chance for it is very little. Beating USA twice in competition sounds mission impossible. That loss in first game was good kick into ass for USA and they started playing more seriously. They had slow start in some games, but they start to play with higher intensity after halftime. And it's almost impossible to stop Durant.
In 3rd place game bookmakers are giving advantage to Slovenia, but I think it's 50/50 pair. Australia played in many Olympics, but they never won medal. While for Slovenia it's chance to take medal in the firrst Olympics in their basketball history. Value of game is huge for both teams.

The match is very even at the moment and USA is leading in the third round. USA have scored 49 points while france has managed to score 44 points.
France has played well in the match but i have a feeling that United states will win this.

[Kyraishi]

Personally think that Slovenia will win against Australia for the Bronze. Luka is hungry and will not let this chance slip away from them. Australia wants their first medal but I just think they don't have enough star power.

USA seems poised to take the game and I don't think there is much point in betting on France in-game now, whatever the odds are.

Anyhow, odds are very attractive for Slovenia tonight. Will definitely take a wager on that.

[TravelMug]

It's over now, US beats France 87-82 to win the gold. It was very close but at the end, the talent of USA won that game for them, unfortunately, for bettors, US didn't cover the spread.

Slovenia vs Australia, I might go for Australia as they are the underdog so ML is very attractive @2.24. I know that Luka will really try to bring at least a bronze medal, but Australia can pull some upset here.

[LTU_btc]

It was great final with fight until last seconds. USA had chance to close game earlier, but missed free throws and some mistakes didn't let them to make it.
For France pick & roll with Gobert worked very well, USA made many fouls against him. But unfortunately for France, he isn't good at free throws

[rhomelmabini]

It's over now, US beats France 87-82 to win the gold. It was very close but at the end, the talent of USA won that game for them, unfortunately, for bettors, US didn't cover the spread.

Slovenia vs Australia, I might go for Australia as they are the underdog so ML is very attractive @2.24. I know that Luka will really try to bring at least a bronze medal, but Australia can pull some upset here.

Looks like the odds was really at them (USA) in the first place and those bookies are correct to release those. Holiday and Middleton are now on the books for teammates to win a gold medal in the Olympics and NBA championship in the same year. Great achievement by the two champs. I'm still rooting for Slovenians to get that bronze.

[Bttzed03]

I'm glad how the Finals turned out to be. I don't know about you but the game-winning block by Batum in the semi-finals was made more worth it by how close the Gold medal match ended. The French team was a worthy opponent for the US.

[OgNasty]

I’m glad the US team came through to grab their 4th straight gold. I would think given the large concentration of NBA players it would look a little bad on the league if that didn’t happen. It was rough going at first but in the end they did what was expected of them and I’m glad to see it. The competition gets better every year but I think it’ll be another 2-3 Olympic Games before the US really loses it’s favorite status.

[gagux123]

Well, it's over now for some regrets Luka will be greater than ever with this experience and loss. He may have lost but he made history for the Slovenian soil and he averages triple double in the Olympics. I don't know over the edge of domination over team USA but they may have more chance I guess.

I have no doubts about that. Luka is already an allstar player in the NBA and I believe he will soon be NBA regular season MVP.
These Olympics were a learning experience for him, and I'm almost sure that he will come better and more prepared in the next Olympics.

It's over now, US beats France 87-82 to win the gold. It was very close but at the end, the talent of USA won that game for them, unfortunately, for bettors, US didn't cover the spread.

Well, I believe several people were already expecting this result.
And I was wrong again, a few comments ago I said the US could win with 15 points (or more) against France. (I was really wrong lol)

I was looking at the player stats for France vs USA finals, I can't believe it. Draymond Green played 16:07 minutes and didn't score, Booker played 22:24 minutes and scored only 2 points.
How is this possible?

One question, guys, what are the reasons you think this happens?
Green and Booker are good players and now then manage to stand out in some games in the NBA...but during the olympics they don't perform very well, why does that happen? Not inspired to play in the olympics? Because of court, ball and other things are different compared to the NBA?

[FIFA worldcup]

This is USA forth consecutive Win for United States men’s basketball team. That's an achievement in itself to sustain the title and remain on top for last sixteen years.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Well, it's over now for some regrets Luka will be greater than ever with this experience and loss. He may have lost but he made history for the Slovenian soil and he averages triple double in the Olympics. I don't know over the edge of domination over team USA but they may have more chance I guess.

I have no doubts about that. Luka is already an allstar player in the NBA and I believe he will soon be NBA regular season MVP.
These Olympics were a learning experience for him, and I'm almost sure that he will come better and more prepared in the next Olympics.

It's over now, US beats France 87-82 to win the gold. It was very close but at the end, the talent of USA won that game for them, unfortunately, for bettors, US didn't cover the spread.

Well, I believe several people were already expecting this result.
And I was wrong again, a few comments ago I said the US could win with 15 points (or more) against France. (I was really wrong lol)

I was looking at the player stats for France vs USA finals, I can't believe it. Draymond Green played 16:07 minutes and didn't score, Booker played 22:24 minutes and scored only 2 points.
How is this possible?

One question, guys, what are the reasons you think this happens?
Green and Booker are good players and now then manage to stand out in some games in the NBA...but during the olympics they don't perform very well, why does that happen? Not inspired to play in the olympics? Because of court, ball and other things are different compared to the NBA?

It's because it was KD who take it for the Americans and then Tatum to cover for Booker.

And that's what talent itself, anyone can have an off-night, in this case, Booker but there was Tatum who scored 19 points. So it was really a team effort. Olympics is very different though, it needs to be the chemistry of the team. It was not that easy win for the Americans though, Durant sinks 2 crucial free throw, before they seal the win for them.

[LogitechMouse]

This is USA forth consecutive Win for United States men’s basketball team. That's an achievement in itself to sustain the title and remain on top for last sixteen years.

Well, this might be a proof that they might not be used to play with one another in their first game that is why they lost.
Overall, the win of US isn't a one sided. France fought till the end and it just ended with only a 5 pt. lead.

Still the best basketball team in the world, its an achievement for them to stay at the top of the Basketball Olympics for 4 straight.

[stadus]

Congratulations to the USA for winning the gold medal, Durant was spectacular, he carried this team, and thanks to Tatum and Lillard who also showed their support when Durant was in foul trouble. It was a big effort, they have a good lead, France comes back but they hold on.

Also, congratulations to those who bet on France as they cover the spread.

[danherbias07]

Congratulations to the USA for winning the gold medal, Durant was spectacular, he carried this team, and thanks to Tatum and Lillard who also showed their support when Durant was in foul trouble. It was a big effort, they have a good lead, France comes back but they hold on.

Also, congratulations to those who bet on France as they cover the spread.

I second. Cheers to all those courageful gamblers who put their bet for France with a spread. The lowest was +10.5 and it should be enough. Big loss for me. I really thought USA could cover the -10 spread but they are sloppy on the offensive end and losing the big lead a lot of time.
A little sad for Gobert when I saw him cry but he knows the outcome will be like that when you dont have enough players to help you out.

[Ziskinberg]

Congratulations to the USA for winning the gold medal, Durant was spectacular, he carried this team, and thanks to Tatum and Lillard who also showed their support when Durant was in foul trouble. It was a big effort, they have a good lead, France comes back but they hold on.

Also, congratulations to those who bet on France as they cover the spread.

I second. Cheers to all those courageful gamblers who put their bet for France with a spread. The lowest was +10.5 and it should be enough. Big loss for me. I really thought USA could cover the -10 spread but they are sloppy on the offensive end and losing the big lead a lot of time.
A little sad for Gobert when I saw him cry but he knows the outcome will be like that when you dont have enough players to help you out.

He should not crypto, USA is the top favorite so he does not have to expect a gold medal, save that tears if they'll win a gold medal, and as long as they will continue next Olympics, they will have a great chance but probably team France will have a lot of new players to compete. Booker was not really playing well, I can't count how much he scored but I'm sure it's not double digit.

[Jating]

Congratulations to the USA for winning the gold medal, Durant was spectacular, he carried this team, and thanks to Tatum and Lillard who also showed their support when Durant was in foul trouble. It was a big effort, they have a good lead, France comes back but they hold on.

Also, congratulations to those who bet on France as they cover the spread.

I second. Cheers to all those courageful gamblers who put their bet for France with a spread. The lowest was +10.5 and it should be enough. Big loss for me. I really thought USA could cover the -10 spread but they are sloppy on the offensive end and losing the big lead a lot of time.
A little sad for Gobert when I saw him cry but he knows the outcome will be like that when you dont have enough players to help you out.

He should not crypto, USA is the top favorite so he does not have to expect a gold medal, save that tears if they'll win a gold medal, and as long as they will continue next Olympics, they will have a great chance but probably team France will have a lot of new players to compete. Booker was not really playing well, I can't count how much he scored but I'm sure it's not double digit.

It's different though as compare to NBA finals, here you represent your own nation, not just Rudy but you will see the almost everyone who fell short of the gold medal cries, regardless if it is on athletics or basketball. They have a good chance to tie the score and force OT, but they missed it. Then they foul Durant who calmly sank the free throws.

This is Durant's 3rd gold Olympic medal representing US and I think majority of them are first timers so they are happy and proud to win their first gold medal.