edabomb
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They certainly were looking a little too far ahead weren't they?
2014 FIBA world cup SPAIN *Official Thread*
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I'm fine with any decision (if one was made) to try to advance as far as possible. Optimal tournament strategy. Sucks to be out though!
nichj99
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***BREAKING NEWS***
FIBA has announced it is opening disciplinary proceedings against Australia following the manner in which the team lost its last Group D game against Angola, 91-83, in Gran Canaria last Thursday. The on-court behaviour displayed by Australia in that game generated huge disappointment by basketball fans and experts. It is widely suspected that Australia lost that game in order to avoid having to face the reigning world champions USA until the Semi-Finals. Basketball Australia has an opportunity to state its case before FIBA decides whether and to what extent disciplinary sanctions shall be imposed.
The good news for the Boomers to come from this is that if the team gets suspended from the next Olympics and World Cup they will avoid having to play the USA there also.
In all seriousness... SMH are reporting on the investigation at present. I'm sure more will follow as it breaks.
FIBA has announced it is opening disciplinary proceedings against Australia following the manner in which the team lost its last Group D game against Angola, 91-83, in Gran Canaria last Thursday. The on-court behaviour displayed by Australia in that game generated huge disappointment by basketball fans and experts. It is widely suspected that Australia lost that game in order to avoid having to face the reigning world champions USA until the Semi-Finals. Basketball Australia has an opportunity to state its case before FIBA decides whether and to what extent disciplinary sanctions shall be imposed.
The good news for the Boomers to come from this is that if the team gets suspended from the next Olympics and World Cup they will avoid having to play the USA there also.
In all seriousness... SMH are reporting on the investigation at present. I'm sure more will follow as it breaks.
twizz
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France over Spain, Huuuge the box scores look pretty ugly!
theflyinggerco
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Amazing to see the Spanish knocked out, especially when France did it sans Noah and Parker.
Interesting to see how the Final Four unfolds... USA unbeatable now?
Interesting to see how the Final Four unfolds... USA unbeatable now?
GarnettFan4Life
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Another upset this morning IMO. Crazy good showing by Batum though.
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@ChrisPalmerNBA: Line of the Night: @nicolas88batum 35 pts, 3 asts, 11-17 FG, 8-12 3FG, 5-6 FT
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Anyone watching ?
GarnettFan4Life
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The Kyrie Show.
Amazing
Amazing
GarnettFan4Life
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Teodosic, Irving, Batum, Faried, Gasol - All Star 5
Kyrie MVP
Kyrie MVP
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http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8933492
Boomers cleared of tanking by FIBA
Australia have been cleared of tanking in their shock loss to Angola at the basketball World Cup in September.
The Boomers were accused of trying to manipulate the draw by deliberately losing to Angola 91-83 in order to avoid a quarter-final showdown with the all-conquering USA, potentially enhancing their chances of snaring a first-ever World Cup medal.
However basketball's governing body FIBA this week concluded an investigation into the match, in which coach Andrej Lemanis rested star duo Aron Baynes and Joe Ingles, and found the Boomers had not violated the internal regulations
Boomers cleared of tanking by FIBA
Australia have been cleared of tanking in their shock loss to Angola at the basketball World Cup in September.
The Boomers were accused of trying to manipulate the draw by deliberately losing to Angola 91-83 in order to avoid a quarter-final showdown with the all-conquering USA, potentially enhancing their chances of snaring a first-ever World Cup medal.
However basketball's governing body FIBA this week concluded an investigation into the match, in which coach Andrej Lemanis rested star duo Aron Baynes and Joe Ingles, and found the Boomers had not violated the internal regulations
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