Greg
Years ago
Having a quick look at the structure, it seems that if Australia can't get the #1 spot in Group D than we're better off being third in the group to avoid the US in the quarter finals... Am i reading this right?
Perhaps a loss to Lithuania tomorrow will be a good thing
A foregone conclusion perhaps but a good thing is more debatable.
Are the Boomers locks to beat Mexico?
Mexico looked pretty good v Lithuania
Like we have a choice with Lithuania....
They will beat us easily and we will probably avoid the USA in the quarters by finishing 5th in our pool, just sayin !!
GWB
Years ago
We are still in the fight for first actually.. But then again the team needs to pick it up, and quick! I assume Slovenia will have a loss at some point, if we win from here on.. does it come down to head to head or points aggregate > ?
Hendo8888
Years ago
We're better off just qualifying. Until we make sure of that, worrying about where we place isn't much of an issue.
Lithuania could easily knock off Slovenia and us, then third place will be the best we can hope for.
GWB
Years ago
If we don't qualify top 3 though, its barely worth qualifying. But then again, it would feel a bit of a joke to qualify 3rd and find yourself in the medal rounds, wouldn't you feel a bit like a faker? I don't know.. just me.
"But then again, it would feel a bit of a joke to qualify 3rd and find yourself in the medal rounds, wouldn't you feel a bit like a faker? I don't know.. just me."
Yep, just you.
GWB
Years ago
Ok, Lets say we qualify 3rd, that pits us against second place Turkey we assume. Are we a real shot of beating them do you think? they did give the USA something to think about for 3 quarters
joshuapending
Years ago
I guess the logic is we have a better chance against them than the US.
And they only beat NZ by three. Of course we're at shot.
GWB
Years ago
Its funny that NZ and philo have been strangely competitive in their games.
LC
Years ago
Recap of the first 2 rounds of Group D action (Australia's Group) plus previews of the next games.
2014 FIBA World Cup: Group D is still anyone's ball game
After two days of intense 2014 FIBA World Cup action in Spain, Group D remains wide open as all teams enjoy a rest day before embarking on three further games in as many days. Unsurprisingly, Slovenia and Lithuania have set the pace having not dropped a match. Australia is hot on their heels, while Angola would now fancy themselves to see Round 16 action with Mexico and Korea yet to add to the win column.
koberulz
Years ago
"We are still in the fight for first actually."
If we beat Lithuania, and all three teams win all their other games, Lithuania can either beat Slovenia for a three-way tie and risk points differential putting them second, or lose to Slovenia and get a guaranteed third place.
paul
Years ago
Correct. And GWB, NZ are pretty much always competitive in their games, they're a good team.
How about Senegal beating Puerto Rico and Croatia back-to-back?!
LC
Years ago
Senegal! Wow...watched the game and it was amazing.
Off to bed now if I am going to be able to get up out of bed for the Boomers next game.
MACDUB
Years ago
GWB,
You could argue that NZ should have won both those games.
I think if we lose to Lithuania and beat everyone else we'll most likely finish third...right>
Bear
Years ago
My attitude would be, this is the World Cup so bring on anyone and if we are good enough we can beat them, end of story!
It's fine for us to debate the draw and the possibilities, but I sure hope the coaches and players aren't that concerned with anything other than their next opponent...
Steven
Years ago
Bear got there first.
Basically put your energy into winning each game there are still 3 pool games left to play no point thinking about the USA.
It's just annoying how somehow we ALWAYS face the U.S in the QF.
Mystro
Years ago
NZ are going to beat the States tomorrow morning anyway ;)
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