USA vs. Spain Olympic Basketball Quarterfinals Game Thread, August 3, 2021

[Im Still Ballin]

US simply has too many jump-shooting types; they need a powerful slasher to make Spain pay for their size.

[insidehoops]

End of first quarter: Spain 21, USA 19.

Ricky Rubio had a great first quarter: 13 points.

[DoctorP]

US simply has too many jump-shooting types; they need a powerful slasher to make Spain pay for their size.

they have JRue and even Lavine and Booker

[k0kakw0rld]

Spain is leading after one quarter. LOL

[k0kakw0rld]

Oh no a Canadian? I’m quaking in my boots.

Look at this poutin loving punani

And because you are American I am supposed to be shaking in my boots? LOL Yeah right fvck outta here !! Look at how the world has caught to your overrated players.

[DoctorP]

i love seeing old man Gasol out there

[BurningHammer]

Spain's bench has been sloppy so far.

[ScottieQuitting]

And because you are American I am supposed to be shaking in my boots? LOL Yeah right fvck outta here !! Look at how the world has caught to your overrated players.

It’s a different game basically. They also don’t take it as seriously, obviously. The best players are American. Best in the sport:

1) KD
2) AD
3) Kawhi
4) Curry
5) LeBron
6) Harden

Before you get to your first foreigner Giannis or Luka

[BurningHammer]

Big bodies have an edge in this FIBA rule game.

[DoctorP]

USA still looking lifeless, ball movement seemingly uncreative on offense

[BurningHammer]

Hernangomez ruling the board.

[Im Still Ballin]

They're missing the horsepower of Zion, LeBron, and AD.

[insidehoops]

Mid second quarter: Spain 31, USA 29

Rubio 13 points, has been sitting since late first quarter for some reason.

Kevin Durant 7 pts

USA 38% FG and 3/13 threes

[Im Still Ballin]

Out-hustled, out-rebounded.

[DoctorP]

SPain consistently attacking mismatches