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PostPosted: 08/22/08 9:36 am    ::: USA Women's Gameday: 8/23 vs. Australia Reply Reply with quote
_____________ vs.

_______________Where: Wukesong Arena; Beijing, China.

___________________When: 10:00 a.m. EST Saturday

__How: USA (Americas champs; 1st in Group B); Australia (2006 World Champs; 1st in Group A)

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______________________Medal Round Bracket
__________3A Belarus 62
__________2B China 77___________China 66
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__________4B Czech Republic 46____Australia 90
__________1A Australia 79 ______________________Australia
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__________3B Spain 65 _________________________USA
__________2A Russia 84__________Russia 52
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__________4A South Korea 60_____United States 67
__________1B United States 104


_______________Coverage: NBC (Check Listings), NBC.com

______________________Probable Starters

_____________________________Australia

____F____F____C____G____G
____Batkovic______Taylor_______Jackson_______Snell_______Harrower

______________________________USA

___F_F_C_G_G
____Thompson____Smith_______Leslie_______Taurasi_______Bird

In the 2008 Olympics: Australia enters the gold medal game, like the USA, undefeated at 7-0. In preliminary group play, the Aussies topped Belarus 83-64, Brazil 80-65, South Korea 90-63, Latvia 96-73 and Russia 75-55. Australia advanced as Group A's No. 1 seed and downed Czech Republic 79-46 in the quarterfinals and China 90-56 in the semifinals to advance to Saturday's final. Lauren Jackson, a two-time WNBA MVP, led the Opals with 18 points against Belarus, 30 points against Latvia, 16 points against Russia, and 17 against Czech Republic. Laura Summerton tallied a team-high 18 points against Brazil, 2006 World Championship MVP Penny Taylor scored 18 against South Korea and Belinda Snell recorded 16 points against China. [More]



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 9:42 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Will our Aussie friends be satisfied with a third straight Silver Medal?



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 9:51 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
I certainly won't be unhappy.

I thought Russia could challenge us for a top 2 finish, but this tournament has proven that we're still a level above them, even with their new rent-a-chucky policy.

A gold would obviously rock, and isn't beyond the realms of possibility if we play at our best, but when you look down the respective rosters there's no real comparison, and Van Chancellor isn't coaching any more, so it's a huge ask.



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 9:55 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
I hope this game is close, both sides play to their highest level, and it's entertaining. I despise watching one team dominate early in the games... guess that's the price of being an American I suppose. haha



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 10:10 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
I wanna see one of the rookie members of the USA's Dunks 'R Us sub team throw one down in the gold medal game. That's entertainment!!! Razz



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 10:16 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
The stars would have to align perfectly for the Aussies the way they did for the Ruskies in 2006. Hard to come by twice, but who knows...it might happen. I don't think so though.
And it's not because Triple L is back. It's because the US have Sylvia Fowles and the Aussies don't.



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 10:24 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Luuuc wrote:
A gold would obviously rock, and isn't beyond the realms of possibility if we play at our best, but when you look down the respective rosters there's no real comparison, and Van Chancellor isn't coaching any more, so it's a huge ask.


I thought all Van Chancellor did was have his team win gold for the USA? Confused



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He gave the aussies every chance to win in Athens. We just weren't good enough to overcome the pure talent gap, after matching the USA for much of the game from memory, until Penny sat with foul trouble.
I remember being a little sad on behalf of the Opals when he was replaced.



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 11:01 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Luuuc wrote:
He gave the aussies every chance to win in Athens. We just weren't good enough to overcome the pure talent gap, after matching the USA for much of the game from memory, until Penny sat with foul trouble.
I remember being a little sad on behalf of the Opals when he was replaced.


Donovan ain't nearly the coach Van the Man is. OTOH, she's got a dramatically superior roster to work with. Van had Staley on her last legs, Ruth Riley as a bench anchor, and Katie Smith out of the medal rounds.



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 11:02 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Is 9:00am Pacific Time (taped) on NBC the correct television time?



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 11:21 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
I'm so beyond excited for this game!!

Go Catch, Tully and most of all USA!!!



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 11:25 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Luuuc wrote:
He gave the aussies every chance to win in Athens. We just weren't good enough to overcome the pure talent gap, after matching the USA for much of the game from memory, until Penny sat with foul trouble.
I remember being a little sad on behalf of the Opals when he was replaced.


Personally...I'll trade AD for Van anyday...



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 11:38 am    ::: Reply Reply with quote
jap wrote:
I wanna see one of the rookie members of the USA's Dunks 'R Us sub team throw one down in the gold medal game. That's entertainment!!! Razz


I'd love to see tha too. And if any game is it, this is the game.

GO USA!!!!!



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 12:08 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
I am so excited. I will actually get to see this one. Go USA!



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mercfan3 wrote:

Personally...I'll trade AD for Van anyday...




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PostPosted: 08/22/08 1:00 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Early line has USA -8.5, but I don't think it'll be that close.



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Here's to Team USA, Go Get 'Em!
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USA ALL THE WAY!!!!! Very Happy
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Sass wrote:
jap wrote:
I wanna see one of the rookie members of the USA's Dunks 'R Us sub team throw one down in the gold medal game. That's entertainment!!! Razz


I'd love to see tha too. And if any game is it, this is the game.

GO USA!!!!!


Def would be cool!
But don't get your hopes up to far,
the Aussies will not let Parker or Fowles
get one off without contesting... which means
nether player will make the attempt.

I can't wait for this game!!!!! Very Happy



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 2:49 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
I can't wait for this game.

If aus. win that would be an awesome bday present Very Happy

I know the US is the fav. but anything can happen!! hopefully Aus. can pull this one and win their first Olympic gold medal.


for Aussie to win tommorow.

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PostPosted: 08/22/08 7:04 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Agreed! LLL is a non-factor! It's the rest of the team they have to worry about

Disclaimer: Watch LLL shut me up and score 25 pts and get 13 rebs! Laughing



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The stars would have to align perfectly for the Aussies the way they did for the Ruskies in 2006. Hard to come by twice, but who knows...it might happen. I don't think so though.
And it's not because Triple L is back. It's because the US have Sylvia Fowles and the Aussies don't.



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 7:09 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
CRASH wrote:
Sass wrote:
jap wrote:
I wanna see one of the rookie members of the USA's Dunks 'R Us sub team throw one down in the gold medal game. That's entertainment!!! Razz


I'd love to see tha too. And if any game is it, this is the game.

GO USA!!!!!


Def would be cool!
But don't get your hopes up to far,
the Aussies will not let Parker or Fowles
get one off without contesting... which means
nether player will make the attempt.

I can't wait for this game!!!!! Very Happy


The Aussies will contest? Big Bad Syl can pick up any of the Aussies and throw her down for a slam dunk! Laughing



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 7:44 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
jap wrote:
CRASH wrote:
Sass wrote:
jap wrote:
I wanna see one of the rookie members of the USA's Dunks 'R Us sub team throw one down in the gold medal game. That's entertainment!!! Razz


I'd love to see tha too. And if any game is it, this is the game.

GO USA!!!!!


Def would be cool!
But don't get your hopes up to far,
the Aussies will not let Parker or Fowles
get one off without contesting... which means
nether player will make the attempt.

I can't wait for this game!!!!! Very Happy


The Aussies will contest? Shocked Big Bad Syl can pick up any of the Aussies and throw her down for a slam dunk! Laughing



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Oh please don't do that Syl!!!!!
With LJ's "chronic ankle"
and PFT's new bad ankle,
the Aussies just can't afford any more injuries!
Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 7:59 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
Don't you mean the chronological ankle problem?? Wink Laughing



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Shocked
Oh please don't do that Syl!!!!!
With LJ's "chronic ankle"
and PFT's new bad ankle,
the Aussies just can't afford any more injuries!
Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil



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PostPosted: 08/22/08 8:01 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote
KeiraNY wrote:
Don't you mean the chronological ankle problem?? Wink Laughing



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Shocked
Oh please don't do that Syl!!!!!
With LJ's "chronic ankle"
and PFT's new bad ankle,
the Aussies just can't afford any more injuries!
Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil



lol... ya I got a "chronological ankle problem" for ya Swin baby!



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