Olympic Semifinals: USA vs Argentina(08/22/2008) 
10:15
Matt Watson: 

Welcome! We're going to kick things off in just a few moments.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:15 Matt Watson
10:18
[Comment From SnowmanSnowman: ] 
Domination or Competitive game?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:18 Snowman
10:18
Matt Watson: 
I'm thinking we'll see a bit of both -- competitive early before USA pulls ahead late.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:18 Matt Watson
10:18
[Comment From davedave: ] 
is there anywhere I can listen to this online?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:18 dave
10:20
Matt Watson: 

I don't know. If anyone knows the answer, please share.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:20 Matt Watson
10:20
[Comment From chrischris: ] 
any links to a live feed? nbc tape delaying this crap on the west coast again
Friday August 22, 2008 10:20 chris
10:21
Matt Watson: 
See above. Best place to start would be nbcolympics.com
Friday August 22, 2008 10:21 Matt Watson
10:21
[Comment From wmcgeewmcgee: ] 
USA bench too strong-runaway
Friday August 22, 2008 10:21 wmcgee
10:22
Matt Watson: 

That's a given on paper, we'll see how it plays out.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:22 Matt Watson
10:22
Matt Watson: 
I promise I won't hedge like this the entire game ...
Friday August 22, 2008 10:22 Matt Watson
10:22
Matt Watson: 
And the ball is tipped -- USA gets it. Dwight misses from close and Kobe follows with the tip-in.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:22 Matt Watson
10:23
Matt Watson: 
By the way, Andres Nocioni is playing today.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:23 Matt Watson
10:23
Matt Watson: 
There was some talk that he'd sit with a bum ankle, but c'mon, this is the Olympics.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:23 Matt Watson
10:24
[Comment From EamonnEamonn: ] 
Dear Watson: I am typical college basketball fan. I SAY I hate the Olympic team, because they are thugs, cheaters, lazy bums, and they have cornrows. But I'm also virulently jingoistic. What should I do?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:24 Eamonn
10:25
Matt Watson: 
That's a dilemma. Watch table tennis, perhaps?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:25 Matt Watson
10:25
[Comment From davedave: ] 
you should shut up, college basketball is a bore
Friday August 22, 2008 10:25 dave
10:25
Matt Watson: 
Zing. I happen to agree, by the way.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:25 Matt Watson
10:26
Matt Watson: 
Howard just demolished Scola's layup attempt, by the way
Friday August 22, 2008 10:26 Matt Watson
10:26
Matt Watson: 
(Yes, there's a game on ...)
Friday August 22, 2008 10:26 Matt Watson
10:26
Matt Watson: 
And Manu misses from outside.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:26 Matt Watson
10:26
Matt Watson: 
Now LeBron misses from outside. I'm a little surprised both teams are settling for such long jumpers early.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:26 Matt Watson
10:26
[Comment From wmcgeewmcgee: ] 
what's the score?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:26 wmcgee
10:26
Matt Watson: 
Still 3-2, US  -- it's been uneventful.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:26 Matt Watson
10:27
[Comment From EamonnEamonn: ] 
I was being sarcastic, ftr. Come on Dave, let's be friends.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:27 Eamonn
10:27
Matt Watson: 

So Jason Kidd just hit a three -- he hasn't missed a single shot in the Olympics.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:27 Matt Watson
10:27
Matt Watson: 
Not a single three, a single SHOT
Friday August 22, 2008 10:27 Matt Watson
10:28
Matt Watson: 
Of course, he's just 5-for-5, but still.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:28 Matt Watson
10:28
[Comment From ShinonsShinons: ] 
US hasn't been very impressive in the half court...
Friday August 22, 2008 10:28 Shinons
10:28
Matt Watson: 
I blame the trapezoid.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:28 Matt Watson
10:29
Matt Watson: 
Offensive foul Ginobili -- It's 7-4, US as both teams make their first subs
Friday August 22, 2008 10:29 Matt Watson
10:29
Matt Watson: 

Paul, Bosh and Wade are in the game, but it's Kobe who just hit a pretty shot from the lane.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:29 Matt Watson
10:29
[Comment From s kaupangs kaupang: ] 
why is this not on tv in los angeles??????????????????/
Friday August 22, 2008 10:29 s kaupang
10:30
Matt Watson: 
I blame the Pacific time zone.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:30 Matt Watson
10:30
[Comment From stevetnstevetn: ] 
kaupang: same question in nashville.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:30 stevetn
10:30
Matt Watson: 
Ginobili just picked up his second foul on a reach-in on Kobe.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:30 Matt Watson
10:31
Matt Watson: 
If this thing is going to remain competitive, he can't be saddled with foul trouble.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:31 Matt Watson
10:31
[Comment From RyanRyan: ] 
It should be on the USA channel
Friday August 22, 2008 10:31 Ryan
10:31
[Comment From wkbwkb: ] 
at work .. no tv ... what's score?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:31 wkb
10:31
Matt Watson: 
It's 9-4, US
Friday August 22, 2008 10:31 Matt Watson
10:32
Matt Watson: 
Make it 12-4, Kobe just drained a three.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:32 Matt Watson
10:32
[Comment From stevetnstevetn: ] 
nope, usa channel has ping pong
Friday August 22, 2008 10:32 stevetn
10:32
[Comment From avery cruiseavery cruise: ] 
wat channel the game on
Friday August 22, 2008 10:32 avery cruise
10:32
Matt Watson: 
It's on NBC here in Michigan ...
Friday August 22, 2008 10:32 Matt Watson
10:32
Matt Watson: 
Uh-oh ... Ginobili just picked up ANOTHER foul
Friday August 22, 2008 10:32 Matt Watson
10:33
Matt Watson: 
Doug Collins is saying it's Ginobili's second ... maybe one of the other fouls was switched to another player.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:33 Matt Watson
10:33
Matt Watson: 

Meanwhile, Ginobili draws a (make-up) foul on LeBron.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:33 Matt Watson
10:33
[Comment From avery cruiseavery cruise: ] 
oo i stay in houston and itz not on yet
Friday August 22, 2008 10:33 avery cruise
10:33
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
it will be telecast on a 1 hour delay
Friday August 22, 2008 10:33 Guest
10:34
[Comment From stevetnstevetn: ] 
al roker, ugly women, and another dude on here - nashville nbc
Friday August 22, 2008 10:34 stevetn
10:34
Matt Watson: 
Wade with a steal -- that's Argentina's fifth turnover.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:34 Matt Watson
10:34
Matt Watson: 
US can't convert on the fast break, but they draw the foul.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:34 Matt Watson
10:34
Matt Watson: 
And now Ginobili is down -- is it an ankle?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:34 Matt Watson
10:35
Matt Watson: 
I can't tell for sure, but he's being examined by a couple of trainers.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:35 Matt Watson
10:35
[Comment From Zhibin SUNZhibin SUN: ] 
TRY THIS SITE: http://2008.sina.com.cn/video/live2/
Friday August 22, 2008 10:35 Zhibin SUN
10:35
[Comment From RyanRyan: ] 
I don't think Argentina stands a chance even with Ginobili. Not the way USA has been playing defense
Friday August 22, 2008 10:35 Ryan
10:35
[Comment From Mr. T.Mr. T.: ] 
I've been pitying fools for 25 years. Argentinans are fools for thinkin they can hang wit us. Tell Chris Sheridan to sit down....fool.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:35 Mr. T.
10:35
[Comment From Mr. T.Mr. T.: ] 
Rut-roh for Manu.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:35 Mr. T.
10:35
[Comment From Zhibin SUNZhibin SUN: ] 
HE GOT HURT?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:35 Zhibin SUN
10:35
Matt Watson: 
I don't think it's serious.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:35 Matt Watson
10:35
Matt Watson: 
Although he's been replaced by Nocioni.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:35 Matt Watson
10:36
[Comment From ERER: ] 
Do vendors offer hot & sour soup?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:36 ER
10:36
Matt Watson: 
I don't know, but they do have really, really cheap beer: http://olympics.fanhouse.com/2008/08/16/beer-is-really-really-cheap-at-the-birds-nest/
Friday August 22, 2008 10:36 Matt Watson
10:36
Matt Watson: 
It's 16-4 as Kobe finishes on the break -- 6 TO's for Argentina.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:36 Matt Watson
10:37
Matt Watson: 

And now Oberto misses badly -- this isn't going anywhere near as planned for ARG.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:37 Matt Watson
10:37
Matt Watson: 
19-4 on a three from CP3
Friday August 22, 2008 10:37 Matt Watson
10:38
Matt Watson: 
21-4, CP3 gets the steal and the fast break. This is ugly. Real ugly. 18 straight points for the US, and LBJ is going to the line for two.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:38 Matt Watson
10:38
Matt Watson: 
By the way, Ginobili is still on the sidelines with his shoe off as we go to commercial. He may have been in the process of putting it back on ...
Friday August 22, 2008 10:38 Matt Watson
10:38
[Comment From blakeblake: ] 
Manu out with a flopping injury?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:38 blake
10:39
Matt Watson: 
He's already flopped today, but the ankle injury looked real -- he came down on someone's foot.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:39 Matt Watson
10:39
[Comment From PYPPYP: ] 
argentina is gonna need ginobili
Friday August 22, 2008 10:39 PYP
10:39
[Comment From EamonnEamonn: ] 
Is Nocioni hustling and and also sort of sucking, per the usual?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:39 Eamonn
10:39
Matt Watson: 
Indeed. Now with more hair!
Friday August 22, 2008 10:39 Matt Watson
10:39
[Comment From bin hidenbin hiden: ] 
whats the US 5 on court right now
Friday August 22, 2008 10:39 bin hiden
10:40
Matt Watson: 
LBJ, Bosh, CP3, Deron Williams and ...
Friday August 22, 2008 10:40 Matt Watson
10:40
Matt Watson: 
Kobe
Friday August 22, 2008 10:40 Matt Watson
10:40
[Comment From Zhibin SUNZhibin SUN: ] 
all dunks,Arg. are in trouble
Friday August 22, 2008 10:40 Zhibin SUN
10:40
[Comment From DowDow: ] 
someone seem to h ave put a lid on that hoop on ARG's side
Friday August 22, 2008 10:40 Dow
10:41
Matt Watson: 

Yeah, it looks like it, although they're finally starting to break through. Nocioni is at the line and hits them both ...

Friday August 22, 2008 10:41 Matt Watson
10:41
Matt Watson: 
It's 24-9 as the 1st comes to a close.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:41 Matt Watson
10:41
Matt Watson: 
Make it 27-9 -- thank you, 'Melo
Friday August 22, 2008 10:41 Matt Watson
10:42
Matt Watson: 
Scola misses the reverse layup. It looked pretty up until the moment the ball bounced off the rim.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:42 Matt Watson
10:42
Matt Watson: 

Deron Williams either air balled badly or lobbed a pass to Chris Bosh under the basket. I'm not sure, but Bosh goes to the line for two.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:42 Matt Watson
10:42
[Comment From KaupangKaupang: ] 
will the gold metal game be on t.v?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:42 Kaupang
10:43
Matt Watson: 

Of course.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:43 Matt Watson
10:43
Matt Watson: 

Okay, that helps ARG  -- Nocioni hits a three at the buzzer. It's still 30-12 in favor of the US, though

Friday August 22, 2008 10:43 Matt Watson
10:43
[Comment From allan realallan real: ] 
ARG can't seem to find their bearing, still it's still early on, but without Ginobili...
Friday August 22, 2008 10:43 allan real
10:44
[Comment From Mr. T.Mr. T.: ] 
saw in an article that ARG didn't bring 2 long time mainstays. Why? Were they hurt?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:44 Mr. T.
10:44
Matt Watson: 
I know Walter Herrmann wanted to spend some time with his family, not to mention the fact that he was a free agent for much of the summer (before re-signing with the Pistons). I'm drawing a blank ... who was the second?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:44 Matt Watson
10:45
Matt Watson: 
Craig Sager tells us that Manu doesn't know if he's going to return. He tweaked his left foot, the same one that bothered him in the playoffs. (Manu, not Sager, that is.)
Friday August 22, 2008 10:45 Matt Watson
10:45
[Comment From T TT T: ] 
So the game is on but NBC is not showing it ??
Friday August 22, 2008 10:45 T T
10:46
Matt Watson: 

Depends where you are, I think. It might be on a time delay outside of the Eastern time zone.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:46 Matt Watson
10:46
[Comment From Shammy25Shammy25: ] 
Did Spain already play today, if so, who did they play and did they win or lose?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:46 Shammy25
10:46
Matt Watson: 
They did -- Spain beat Lithuania.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:46 Matt Watson
10:46
[Comment From Nate JonesNate Jones: ] 
Did you guys catch LeBron telling Kobe to translate trash talk to the Argentines for him? "Make sure he understand dat"...Freakin classic!
Friday August 22, 2008 10:46 Nate Jones
10:46
[Comment From Quick DarshanQuick Darshan: ] 
The US D has been outstanding.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:46 Quick Darshan
10:46
[Comment From cvanwarmercvanwarmer: ] 
As long as Kobe doesnt have to pass off a baton, I think this game is in the bag
Friday August 22, 2008 10:46 cvanwarmer
10:46
[Comment From FYIFYI: ] 
the other mainstay not playing for ARG is Pepe: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Ignacio_S%C3%A1nchez
Friday August 22, 2008 10:46 FYI
10:47
Matt Watson: 

By the way, Delfino is so far failing to follow up on his outstanding performance against Greece -- he's yet to score and has two fouls.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:47 Matt Watson
10:48
[Comment From DannyDanny: ] 
what's the score?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:48 Danny
10:48
Matt Watson: 

It's 32-13

Friday August 22, 2008 10:48 Matt Watson
10:48
Matt Watson: 
Oh, that was pretty -- CP3 snakes his way through the lane for the easy two. He must have snuck by three guys.  
Friday August 22, 2008 10:48 Matt Watson
10:49
[Comment From TCOTCO: ] 
Nocioni;s been a gamer though.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:49 TCO
10:49
Matt Watson: 
A hairy gamer.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:49 Matt Watson
10:49
[Comment From joejoejoejoejoejoe: ] 
Doug Collins knows Nocioni's game because he coached him for 5 seconds this summer in Chicago.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:49 joejoejoe
10:49
Matt Watson: 
That's almost enough time to put the game tape in the VCR ...
Friday August 22, 2008 10:49 Matt Watson
10:49
[Comment From bin hidenbin hiden: ] 
Are the US using their pressure defense?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:49 bin hiden
10:49
[Comment From TCOTCO: ] 
8 TO's for Argentina already. Not the way to beat th eU.S.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:49 TCO
10:49
[Comment From JRJR: ] 
DID ANYBODY REALLY THINK ARGENTINA WAS GOING TO GIVE USA A GAME GET REAL
Friday August 22, 2008 10:49 JR
10:50
Matt Watson: 

I AT LEAST THOUGHT IT WOULD BE CLOSER

Friday August 22, 2008 10:50 Matt Watson
10:50
[Comment From PYPPYP: ] 
cp3 has really looked good in the olympics
Friday August 22, 2008 10:50 PYP
10:50
[Comment From allan realallan real: ] 
ARG seems to be getting their game going...
Friday August 22, 2008 10:50 allan real
10:50
Matt Watson: 
Yeah, they've tightened things up after a horrible, horrible start. It's now 34-18, which looks bad, but it was worse.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:50 Matt Watson
10:51
Matt Watson: 
Although Melo just hit another three -- it's 37-18
Friday August 22, 2008 10:51 Matt Watson
10:51
[Comment From bin hidenbin hiden: ] 
When hasnt CP3 looked good
Friday August 22, 2008 10:51 bin hiden
10:51
[Comment From d wilsond wilson: ] 
cp3?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:51 d wilson
10:51
Matt Watson: 
CP3 = Chris Paul
Friday August 22, 2008 10:51 Matt Watson
10:51
Matt Watson: 
I guess it doesn't exactly fit in the Olympics since he's not wearing No. 3 ...
Friday August 22, 2008 10:51 Matt Watson
10:52
Matt Watson: 
And now ARG is looking better on defense -- they just blocked a would-be dunk.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:52 Matt Watson
10:52
Matt Watson: 
And hit a three -- 21-37
Friday August 22, 2008 10:52 Matt Watson
10:52
[Comment From Quick DarshanQuick Darshan: ] 
Nice to see that killer instinct from the US. They came our ready to D up, even if they were settling for 3's on offense.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:52 Quick Darshan
10:53
Matt Watson: 
Yeah, considering they've actually been hitting a fair amoung this game, settling hasn't hurt them.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:53 Matt Watson
10:53
[Comment From jam312jam312: ] 
can we see this agme anywhere
Friday August 22, 2008 10:53 jam312
10:53
Matt Watson: 
nbcolympics.com has a live stream, no?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:53 Matt Watson
10:53
[Comment From Mr. T.Mr. T.: ] 
Matt, you think they'll ask Nate to be the head coach next time around?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:53 Mr. T.
10:54
Matt Watson: 
That would be interesting. I'd like to see it -- I'm a big fan of Nate McMillan.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:54 Matt Watson
10:54
Matt Watson: 
If he turns the Blazers into a legitimate contender over the next couple of years, I don't see why he wouldn't be considered.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:54 Matt Watson
10:54
[Comment From Quick DarshanQuick Darshan: ] 
Heresy for a Pistons fan: I love Nocioni's game.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:54 Quick Darshan
10:55
Matt Watson: 
It's amazing how impressive guys can look when they try hard every minute.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:55 Matt Watson
10:55
[Comment From ronron: ] 
cbc.ca/olympics has a live stream
Friday August 22, 2008 10:55 ron
10:55
[Comment From PYPPYP: ] 
melo should continue to shoot, he's been hitting since the spain game
Friday August 22, 2008 10:55 PYP
10:56
Matt Watson: 
12-3 run by ARG, by the way. It's 37-25
Friday August 22, 2008 10:56 Matt Watson
10:56
[Comment From bin hidenbin hiden: ] 
who would be on the next team since alot of 3 yr commitments are up?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:56 bin hiden
10:56
Matt Watson: 

Paul made a comment recently how he thinks every NBA player will probably want to be on the next team. I don't know if that's true, but this team certainly did make being on the team "cool" again.

Friday August 22, 2008 10:56 Matt Watson
10:56
[Comment From Mr. T.Mr. T.: ] 
seems players really respect him - he'd be a good choice to continue the positive trend - esp. for D focus
Friday August 22, 2008 10:56 Mr. T.
10:57
Matt Watson: 
(That was in reference to Nate McMillan, for those not following ...)
Friday August 22, 2008 10:57 Matt Watson
10:57
Matt Watson: 
Ouch -- James misses, ARG rebounds and then Kidd fouls. So now ARG goes to the line down only 12
Friday August 22, 2008 10:57 Matt Watson
10:57
Matt Watson: 
All without Manu
Friday August 22, 2008 10:57 Matt Watson
10:58
Matt Watson: 
By the way, it's "Gutierrez" at the line. I'm not like Tom Ziller, I don't actually know how these non-NBA players are.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:58 Matt Watson
10:58
[Comment From joejoejoejoejoejoe: ] 
Dwayne Wade made a point about effort, he said he could never play as hard for the Heat for the whole game as he is in the Olympics because of his short minutes
Friday August 22, 2008 10:58 joejoejoe
10:59
Matt Watson: 
It's 37-29, US. Right now ARG is on a 16-3 run. James is going to the line, though.
Friday August 22, 2008 10:59 Matt Watson
10:59
[Comment From Mr. T.Mr. T.: ] 
maybe the US relaxed a little too much?
Friday August 22, 2008 10:59 Mr. T.
11:00
Matt Watson: 
ARG deserves a lot of credit -- it's not like this was ever supposed to be a blowout (at least, not early)
Friday August 22, 2008 11:00 Matt Watson
11:00
[Comment From allan realallan real: ] 
ARG seems to be firing up... US should go in and not rely of 3
Friday August 22, 2008 11:00 allan real
11:00
Matt Watson: 
Agreed.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:00 Matt Watson
11:00
[Comment From mr smr s: ] 
why is the us is shooting jump shots and not getting it inside so they can go to the line?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:00 mr s
11:00
[Comment From Quick DarshanQuick Darshan: ] 
That Argentina zone has been stifling. Redd comes in
Friday August 22, 2008 11:00 Quick Darshan
11:01
Matt Watson: 
Melo just blocked Delfino's layup, but Gutierrez hits the bucket after the in-bounds.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:01 Matt Watson
11:02
Matt Watson: 
Kobe answers with a three -- 42-31
Friday August 22, 2008 11:02 Matt Watson
11:02
Matt Watson: 
Delfino misses again -- with Manu out, he really needs to step up.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:02 Matt Watson
11:02
[Comment From mr smr s: ] 
and all this while Ginobli is in locker room. Coach K has got to get them focused again on working into that zone.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:02 mr s
11:02
[Comment From YarbYarb: ] 
just joined. what's the clock read?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:02 Yarb
11:02
Matt Watson: 
three minutes left in the half.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:02 Matt Watson
11:03
Matt Watson: 
Nice feed to Bosh, but he's too deep. He kicks it out to Anthony, who's fouled by Nocioni. That's Noce's third foul -- he'll sit.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:03 Matt Watson
11:03
[Comment From bin hidenbin hiden: ] 
Tha 3rd qtr is where The US always blows it open
Friday August 22, 2008 11:03 bin hiden
11:04
[Comment From mktgpromktgpro: ] 
Has Arg been hitting the 3s w/o Manu?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:04 mktgpro
11:04
Matt Watson: 
Not really -- 2/7 for the game.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:04 Matt Watson
11:04
Matt Watson: 
Scola just backed down Bosh for the bucket and the foul.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:04 Matt Watson
11:04
Matt Watson: 
He converts the three-point play.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:04 Matt Watson
11:05
Matt Watson: 

44-34, US

Friday August 22, 2008 11:05 Matt Watson
11:05
[Comment From Shammy25Shammy25: ] 
Wow what happened...I went to get coffee, I come back and they are down by 9? How is Argentina coming back?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:05 Shammy25
11:05
Matt Watson: 
Fast break for ARG off a turnover, it's an eight-point game.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:05 Matt Watson
11:05
[Comment From zackzack: ] 
am I the only American rooting against Team Superstar? Watching every game be a blowout has been less exciting than watching Gossip Girl with the wife..........
Friday August 22, 2008 11:05 zack
11:06
Matt Watson: 
I don't think you're alone, although I'm not with you. There's something to be said for rooting for the underdog.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:06 Matt Watson
11:06
[Comment From TinuTinu: ] 
Is USA leading in this game
Friday August 22, 2008 11:06 Tinu
11:06
Matt Watson: 
They're leading the game, but ARG has owned the second quarter.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:06 Matt Watson
11:07
[Comment From LaneLane: ] 
how can you root against U.S.A?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:07 Lane
11:07
Matt Watson: 

It's 46-40, US

Friday August 22, 2008 11:07 Matt Watson
11:07
Matt Watson: 
Kobe misses a three and ARG gets the rebound. They're doing more than just making this interesting.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:07 Matt Watson
11:08
Matt Watson: 
Delfino missed a three and Kobe had what looked like a sure fast break on hte other end, but [some ARG guy I don't know] swats the ball out at the last second.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:08 Matt Watson
11:08
Matt Watson: 
2.9 seconds left on the clock, US is only up by six, though they'll get the last shot of the half
Friday August 22, 2008 11:08 Matt Watson
11:09
[Comment From schenschen: ] 
ginobili gonna come back and pull a pierce?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:09 schen
11:09
Matt Watson: 
I don't think so -- he would have come back already, no?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:09 Matt Watson
11:09
[Comment From billbill: ] 
Yeah Zack, you are. Every one else actually has a little national pride.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:09 bill
11:09
[Comment From jrocjroc: ] 
the us is going to win hands down
Friday August 22, 2008 11:09 jroc
11:09
Matt Watson: 
We'll see -- ARG has owned the 2nd, 29-16, though Melo will get a pair of FTs just before the half.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:09 Matt Watson
11:10
[Comment From justinjustin: ] 
it's not like these players are making me want to root against them...they are much more easy to root for than the 2004 team
Friday August 22, 2008 11:10 justin
11:10
Matt Watson: 
I do agree. Everyone seems more humble now.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:10 Matt Watson
11:10
[Comment From K D RK D R: ] 
What stage of the game are they in?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:10 K D R
11:10
Matt Watson: 
Just before the end of the first half. Melo hits his FT, so the US leads 49-40 at the break. To his credit, Delfino hit the rim on a full-court heave at the buzzer, but he still missed it.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:10 Matt Watson
11:11
[Comment From Zhibin SUNZhibin SUN: ] 
oh,my god, ARG started to show up!
Friday August 22, 2008 11:11 Zhibin SUN
11:11
[Comment From cursedatworkcursedatwork: ] 
theres rooting for the underdog, and theres rooting against yourself. You didn't root for the fat kid to take your wife to prom, you didn't root for iraqis in the gulf war.Team USA is your team, rooting against them is amount to treason
Friday August 22, 2008 11:11 cursedatwork
11:11
Matt Watson: 

Using that logic, how do you feel about Chris Kaman? (That's a serious question, this is a good discussion ...)

Friday August 22, 2008 11:11 Matt Watson
11:12
[Comment From Mr. T.Mr. T.: ] 
well, time to refocus - I know they'll win, but, can't stand when they play down. We're too deep. Where's Wade?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:12 Mr. T.
11:12
Matt Watson: 
There's not a whole lot of shame in playing down to the reigning Olympic champs. I know the US has more talent on paper, but still, this ARG team has been playing together for years. That has to count for something.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:12 Matt Watson
11:12
[Comment From SchoolsixSchoolsix: ] 
this year they are saying all the right things
Friday August 22, 2008 11:12 Schoolsix
11:12
[Comment From Shammy25Shammy25: ] 
And Coach K is also a lot more likeable and served for the US armed forces as well
Friday August 22, 2008 11:12 Shammy25
11:13
[Comment From TrentTrent: ] 
The US will win. LeBron will make sure of that.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:13 Trent
11:13
Matt Watson: 
Just like LBJ always makes sure the Cavs win in the playoffs?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:13 Matt Watson
11:13
[Comment From SchoolsixSchoolsix: ] 
thanks for the coverage Matt 5 stations none of them showing the game
Friday August 22, 2008 11:13 Schoolsix
11:13
[Comment From bin hidenbin hiden: ] 
I think Chris wanted play in the olympics bc he couldnt make the US team
Friday August 22, 2008 11:13 bin hiden
11:14
Matt Watson: 
For sure, that's definitely what he wanted. Does that make his less American, though?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:14 Matt Watson
11:14
[Comment From mktgpromktgpro: ] 
Kaman did what was best for him. It really did not help Germany much.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:14 mktgpro
11:15
Matt Watson: 

Well, they probably wouldn't have even qualified for the Olympics were it not for Kaman. (For what it's worth, I don't think Kaman is "less American" for playing for Germany. There's  something distinctly  Amercian about recognizing your roots, in my eyes.)

Friday August 22, 2008 11:15 Matt Watson
11:15
[Comment From yaryar: ] 
fyi cbc.ca/olympics has a live VIDEO feed
Friday August 22, 2008 11:15 yar
11:16
[Comment From BobBob: ] 
If memory serves me right. Cavs took celts further than lakers.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:16 Bob
11:16
Matt Watson: 
So did the Hawks.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:16 Matt Watson
11:16
[Comment From CLEVONCLEVON: ] 
WHAT IS A SHAME IS THAT I CANNOT SEE THE GAME LIVE.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:16 CLEVON
11:17
Matt Watson: 

Agreed -- it shouldn't be so complicated. This is Team USA, this is one of the crown jewels of the US Olympic team, everyone should be able to see this at the same time, even if it means they have to wake up early.

Friday August 22, 2008 11:17 Matt Watson
11:17
[Comment From TrentTrent: ] 
I am leaving I cannot stand this MORON ----> Matt
Friday August 22, 2008 11:17 Trent
11:17
Matt Watson: 

Bye.

Friday August 22, 2008 11:17 Matt Watson
11:17
[Comment From cursedatworkcursedatwork: ] 
Normally, if you were truly a dual citizens or if you just had a connection to your homeland I would not care. Kaman and the Russian player from USA arent playig out of love of thier homeland, they are doing it just toplay.. I don't like that, and if I were Russia or Germany I would not have let them.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:17 cursedatwork
11:17
[Comment From bin hidenbin hiden: ] 
I dont think so, he's showing his g-parents love
Friday August 22, 2008 11:17 bin hiden
11:18
[Comment From SchoolsixSchoolsix: ] 
It is interesting the "Men " coaches never need to step down from their "real jobs' last two Olympics Women" coached had to leave their jobs. Why?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:18 Schoolsix
11:18
Matt Watson: 
I have no idea. I blame "the man."
Friday August 22, 2008 11:18 Matt Watson
11:18
[Comment From TrentTrent: ] 
What a BORING chat!!!!! get a new Moderator!!!
Friday August 22, 2008 11:18 Trent
11:18
Matt Watson: 
I thought you left?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:18 Matt Watson
11:18
[Comment From mktgpromktgpro: ] 
I don't think being American necessarily means that the same thing to all. I think that Kaman is being very American in being opportunistic.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:18 mktgpro
11:18
Matt Watson: 
That's a good point, too.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:18 Matt Watson
11:19
[Comment From JAC96JAC96: ] 
Matt going back to LBJ and Cavs, at least he has the man power to back it up with the USA team.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:19 JAC96
11:19
Matt Watson: 
True, but the same can be said for any of the US players. I just don't see the point in saying LBJ won't let them lose when he's not really playing more (or dominating the ball) than any other guy.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:19 Matt Watson
11:19
[Comment From cursedatworkcursedatwork: ] 
If you truly just want to wear the colors of your homeland or where your from thats fine, but this is the Olympics, its sports plus pride, and the pride is sometimes more important, The Olympics are the evidence sports nuts give when ppl say "its just a game"
Friday August 22, 2008 11:19 cursedatwork
11:20
[Comment From BobbyStompyBobbyStompy: ] 
Kaman just played by necessity. If the US needed him, I'm sure he wouldn't have bolted. That said, I think it makes him more egocentric instead of unpatriotic.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:20 BobbyStompy
11:21
Matt Watson: 
That's easy for us to say -- but if you were in his shoes to play in the freaking Olympics, loophole or no, would you have turned it down? It's not like he's making a huge amount of money from this, he's simply getting a chance to play.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:21 Matt Watson
11:21
[Comment From cursedatworkcursedatwork: ] 
Kaman isnt really regonizing his roots though, he is taking advantage of the system. If he truly saw himself has German 1st Id have no problem, but thats not the situation
Friday August 22, 2008 11:21 cursedatwork
11:21
[Comment From clyde lovelletteclyde lovellette: ] 
What's the score?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:21 clyde lovellette
11:21
Matt Watson: 
49-40 at the half.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:21 Matt Watson
11:21
[Comment From SnowmanSnowman: ] 
Kb took 11 shots?? he thinks this is the lakers?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:21 Snowman
11:22
Matt Watson: 
But he made five of them. That's not a bad percentage (that said, 2-7 from three point land isn't great)
Friday August 22, 2008 11:22 Matt Watson
11:22
[Comment From BobbyStompyBobbyStompy: ] 
I disagree with his decision, but if I were Russia or Germany, I'd be like, "hell yeah you can play!"
Friday August 22, 2008 11:22 BobbyStompy
11:23
Matt Watson: 
Especially Germany, who probably wasn't going to qualify for the Olympics were it not for Kaman.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:23 Matt Watson
11:23
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Where do you stand in the whole Dream Team vs Redeem Team thing? I see the Dream Team pulling away late but some people say Redeem because of Lebron
Friday August 22, 2008 11:23 Guest
11:24
Matt Watson: 

Well, the Dream Team did have some older guys who weren't necessarily in their prime ... that's the only reason I'd give Redeem Team the edge. Now, if we were talking about MJ, Bird and Barkley all in their prime years? Of course you go Dream Team.

Friday August 22, 2008 11:24 Matt Watson
11:24
[Comment From SnowmanSnowman: ] 
Kaman and hamon on other countries OLY team is like going to party you weren't invited too by exploiting a loophole
Friday August 22, 2008 11:24 Snowman
11:24
Matt Watson: 
They were invited -- it's not like he snuck onto Germany's roster.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:24 Matt Watson
11:25
Matt Watson: 
I know the analogy you were trying to make, I'm just saying ...
Friday August 22, 2008 11:25 Matt Watson
11:25
[Comment From zackzack: ] 
any raps fans in the house? i'm curious to know their reaction to Calderon getting hurt. Personally, I'm still sore over the Grizzlies being wrecked when Pau got hurt in 2006.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:25 zack
11:25
[Comment From BobBob: ] 
Team USA needs bruce bowen to drop kick people then give his trademark face
Friday August 22, 2008 11:25 Bob
11:25
[Comment From T TT T: ] 
Kaman wasn't alone, I remember at least 3 others went to other countries , for both men and women
Friday August 22, 2008 11:25 T T
11:25
[Comment From cursedatworkcursedatwork: ] 
oh don't get me wrong. If im Kaman, Ichen Bein Ine Duestchland
Friday August 22, 2008 11:25 cursedatwork
11:25
[Comment From bin hidenbin hiden: ] 
Would it be bad if Kobe had played for Italy if US already had their team filled
Friday August 22, 2008 11:25 bin hiden
11:26
Matt Watson: 

The 3rd Q just started ... I'm missing a lot of great comments, and I apologize for that.

Friday August 22, 2008 11:26 Matt Watson
11:26
[Comment From T TT T: ] 
Dream Team was all-time greats in the twilight of their careers. The ultimate team players too
Friday August 22, 2008 11:26 T T
11:26
[Comment From RPV11RPV11: ] 
I would love to see Pippen in his prime on LeBron. The Dream team was too good closing out on 3s.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:26 RPV11
11:26
[Comment From BobbyStompyBobbyStompy: ] 
I just feel like Kaman has a lot more support than Piazza did when he played for Italy in the World Baseball Classic -- I mean EVERYONE made fun of him for that
Friday August 22, 2008 11:26 BobbyStompy
11:27
Matt Watson: 
It's 51-40, US
Friday August 22, 2008 11:27 Matt Watson
11:27
Matt Watson: 
ARG is showing some really great ball movement, but all it results in is Delfino missing a long three. Howard scores on the other end, 13 point lead US
Friday August 22, 2008 11:27 Matt Watson
11:27
[Comment From RonRon: ] 
Keep the score updates flowing here please..
Friday August 22, 2008 11:27 Ron
11:28
Matt Watson: 
53-40
Friday August 22, 2008 11:28 Matt Watson
11:28
[Comment From cursedatworkcursedatwork: ] 
man law - philsophical sports debate takes seat in presence live sport updates
Friday August 22, 2008 11:28 cursedatwork
11:29
Matt Watson: 
It's 53-42, US, Oberto fouls Howard deep in the paint. Not a shooting foul, though.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:29 Matt Watson
11:29
[Comment From joejoejoejoejoejoe: ] 
somebody just yelled 'ball don't lie!' -- who was that?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:29 joejoejoe
11:30
[Comment From BobbyStompyBobbyStompy: ] 
Can you specify if the 'scoring' really means 'awesome sweet dunk'?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:30 BobbyStompy
11:30
Matt Watson: 
Scola scores. And by by scores, I mean jumper, not awesome sweet dunk.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:30 Matt Watson
11:30
[Comment From Mr. T.Mr. T.: ] 
Coach K. probably went off at half time.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:30 Mr. T.
11:30
Matt Watson: 
James just a wide open three -- US leasd 58-44
Friday August 22, 2008 11:30 Matt Watson
11:32
Matt Watson: 
Jason Kidd avoids about three sets of hands going for a steal -- I'm not sure if he looked out of control or perfectly in control with his wild, high dribbling. In any case, he gets the pass off to [um, someone, missed who], and ARG foul.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:32 Matt Watson
11:32
Matt Watson: 
Quick commercial break. ...
Friday August 22, 2008 11:32 Matt Watson
11:32
Matt Watson: 
Howard gets hammered by Oberto, which ticks Melo off.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:32 Matt Watson
11:33
Matt Watson: 

Oberto gets the unsportsmanlike ffoul, and Melo has to be separated.

Friday August 22, 2008 11:33 Matt Watson
11:33
Matt Watson: 

Howard splits the FTs.

Friday August 22, 2008 11:33 Matt Watson
11:34
Matt Watson: 
US gets the ball back, and Howard with the strong dunk. Sweet awesome dunk.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:34 Matt Watson
11:34
[Comment From Mr. T.Mr. T.: ] 
Matt, what's up with Wade? Why's he not really playing today?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:34 Mr. T.
11:34
Matt Watson: 
I don't think there's anything up with him -- just the way the minutes have been doled out.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:34 Matt Watson
11:34
Matt Watson: 
It's 63-46, US.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:34 Matt Watson
11:35
[Comment From eyeueyeu: ] 
score? time left, please
Friday August 22, 2008 11:35 eyeu
11:35
Matt Watson: 

About 6:10 left in the 3rd

Friday August 22, 2008 11:35 Matt Watson
11:35
[Comment From BuckBuck: ] 
How's Redd been in his limited minutes so far?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:35 Buck
11:35
Matt Watson: 
Honestly, I can't remember anything he's done. So not great, I guess.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:35 Matt Watson
11:35
Matt Watson: 
Delfino finally gets a bucket.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:35 Matt Watson
11:36
Matt Watson: 
He's only got four on the game. With Manu still out (I'm guessing he's not coming back, although that's not official), he needed to step up.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:36 Matt Watson
11:36
Matt Watson: 
Nocioni just got a tech, which sucks for him, because techs count as personal fouls, too. He has four in the game.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:36 Matt Watson
11:36
[Comment From ScottScott: ] 
Yeah I was wondering about Wade in the first half - this is his type of game, need someone that can get to the basket and draw files and I haven't seen him at all.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:36 Scott
11:36
[Comment From obertooberto: ] 
and why does kidd go out of his way to not shoot
Friday August 22, 2008 11:36 oberto
11:37
Matt Watson: 
Because he's not good at it?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:37 Matt Watson
11:37
Matt Watson: 
Honestly, though, I think he's taking it too far. Everyone is trying not to be selfish, but sometimes I think the team would be better if someone stepped up and said "this is my game today."
Friday August 22, 2008 11:37 Matt Watson
11:38
Matt Watson: 
Mind you, I don't want Kidd to be that guy. Scola just hits from close, it's 67-51.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:38 Matt Watson
11:38
Matt Watson: 
Kidd just threw it away -- he and LeBron got crossed up.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:38 Matt Watson
11:38
[Comment From locklock: ] 
is the game very physical?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:38 lock
11:39
Matt Watson: 
It's getting that way -- Melo just sat down after taking a shot from Scola (although I think it was his turn to sit, it's not like he's really hurt)
Friday August 22, 2008 11:39 Matt Watson
11:39
[Comment From yarteriesyarteries: ] 
I like what kidd is doing in this quarter, they need to run more, not walk down and try to set up a play
Friday August 22, 2008 11:39 yarteries
11:39
[Comment From BobbyStompyBobbyStompy: ] 
It's one thing to be bad and recognize it, but Kidd really does pass up a lot of -- seemingly -- easy opportunities
Friday August 22, 2008 11:39 BobbyStompy
11:39
[Comment From DBB LucasDBB Lucas: ] 
Are we going to be graced with a Tayshaun siting?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:39 DBB Lucas
11:39
Matt Watson: 

Pistons fans can only hope.

Friday August 22, 2008 11:39 Matt Watson
11:40
[Comment From markmark: ] 
time left in qt
Friday August 22, 2008 11:40 mark
11:40
Matt Watson: 
4:30 -- 68-51, US
Friday August 22, 2008 11:40 Matt Watson
11:41
Matt Watson: 
Scoal with a pretty drive. He's having a great game. Kobe follows on the other end, though.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:41 Matt Watson
11:41
Matt Watson: 
Scola has 16 on the game. Make it 18 -- he just hit a 16 footer.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:41 Matt Watson
11:42
Matt Watson: 
Deron Williams counters with a three -- US is up 18. The bounced back from a horrid 2nd quarter.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:42 Matt Watson
11:42
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
U.S. is saving their best defender for the game aganist spain
Friday August 22, 2008 11:42 Guest
11:42
[Comment From T TT T: ] 
sounds like a new team is out there from the 1st half
Friday August 22, 2008 11:42 T T
11:42
[Comment From yarteriesyarteries: ] 
#6 on ARG has the worst handlebar ever
Friday August 22, 2008 11:42 yarteries
11:43
Matt Watson: 
I wish the handlebar mustache would come back in style.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:43 Matt Watson
11:43
Matt Watson: 
Wade draws a foul on Scola, for all those wondering where D-Wade has been ...
Friday August 22, 2008 11:43 Matt Watson
11:43
Matt Watson: 
He's had a quiet game so far, but I won't be surprised if he's used as a finisher in this game.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:43 Matt Watson
11:43
[Comment From scolascola: ] 
Argentina has US just where they want them.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:43 scola
11:43
Matt Watson: 
Down 18?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:43 Matt Watson
11:44
[Comment From joejoejoejoejoejoe: ] 
Carmelo is playing very well...stealing Tay's minutes!
Friday August 22, 2008 11:44 joejoejoe
11:44
[Comment From HouseHouse: ] 
If the US is getting outrebounded why don't they play big with howard at center and bring in boozer to play the 4.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:44 House
11:44
Matt Watson: 
US has owned the offensive glass, for what it's worth.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:44 Matt Watson
11:45
Matt Watson: 
Paul drives and gets fouled. Wade finishes with a spectacular dunk just for kicks, although it doesn't count since the whistle already blew.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:45 Matt Watson
11:45
Matt Watson: 
US is outrebounding ARG for the game, by the way.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:45 Matt Watson
11:46
[Comment From cursedatworkcursedatwork: ] 
one thing we need on next Team. guys just to give hard fouls. In fact Nike should run a contest, one fan to join team for soul purpose of fouling out in Olympics if necessary
Friday August 22, 2008 11:46 cursedatwork
11:46
[Comment From MaryMary: ] 
Do you think there's a chance of us blowing this game?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:46 Mary
11:46
Matt Watson: 
For sure. With Manu out and Delfino hiding under a rock, ARG could easily collapse.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:46 Matt Watson
11:46
Matt Watson: 
Of course, as I type this, Delfino hits a three.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:46 Matt Watson
11:47
[Comment From PYPPYP: ] 
what has wade done
Friday August 22, 2008 11:47 PYP
11:47
Matt Watson: 
Lately? Draw a lot of fouls. He's at the line, again.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:47 Matt Watson
11:47
[Comment From Mr. T.Mr. T.: ] 
UM, Matt, WHY do you wish the handlebar would come back?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:47 Mr. T.
11:47
Matt Watson: 
Need I answer? It was severely underrated. And everyone looks like a bad-a** wearing it.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:47 Matt Watson
11:47
[Comment From jimbojimbo: ] 
can you give a time remaining and score update
Friday August 22, 2008 11:47 jimbo
11:47
Matt Watson: 
78-60 with 90 seconds left in the 3rrd
Friday August 22, 2008 11:47 Matt Watson
11:48
[Comment From locklock: ] 
is LBJ having a quiet game too?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:48 lock
11:48
Matt Watson: 
Yeah, pretty much. He hasn't cracked double-digits, I don't think.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:48 Matt Watson
11:48
[Comment From bin hidenbin hiden: ] 
Boozer is soft serve ice cream, pretty boy
Friday August 22, 2008 11:48 bin hiden
11:48
[Comment From jkjk: ] 
House - I'm not sure they want Betrayal Skull Dude out there...
Friday August 22, 2008 11:48 jk
11:49
[Comment From Johnny UtahJohnny Utah: ] 
Why is Boozer stuck on the bench every game? He's a good mid-range shooter and an excellent rebounder. I know the US hasn't needed him, but why no love from Coach K?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:49 Johnny Utah
11:49
Matt Watson: 
Dissenting opinions! I'm guessing most coaches aren't comfortable with a 12-man rotation. Someone has to take the shaft.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:49 Matt Watson
11:49
Matt Watson: 
Delfino gets a three -- 78-64, US.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:49 Matt Watson
11:50
[Comment From T TT T: ] 
Spain is the Gold game. They got lots of NBA players on it. They're weak in the middle though.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:50 T T
11:50
[Comment From kriskris: ] 
what's the latest score and how is kobe doing?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:50 kris
11:50
Matt Watson: 
Score hasn't changed. Kobe is playing well -- something like 12 points.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:50 Matt Watson
11:50
Matt Watson: 
Delfino misses a three -- at least he's firing them up, though.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:50 Matt Watson
11:50
Matt Watson: 
Or something like that.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:50 Matt Watson
11:51
Matt Watson: 
And Delfino jacks another three at the buzzer. He missed, of course.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:51 Matt Watson
11:51
Matt Watson: 
It's 78-64 as we head into the fourth.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:51 Matt Watson
11:52
Matt Watson: 
Delfino is 4-12 from the field with 13 points, by the way. He needs 13 more in the 4th if ARG is going to make this close. US won the third 29-24.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:52 Matt Watson
11:52
[Comment From YarbYarb: ] 
is anyone double digits
Friday August 22, 2008 11:52 Yarb
11:52
Matt Watson: 
Scoring leaders: Melo with 21, Kobe with 12, Chris Paul with 12
Friday August 22, 2008 11:52 Matt Watson
11:52
Matt Watson: 
For ARG: Scola with 20, Delfino with 13, Nocioni with 10
Friday August 22, 2008 11:52 Matt Watson
11:53
Matt Watson: 

Manu scored only two in 6:21 before leaving (apparently for good) with an ankle injury

Friday August 22, 2008 11:53 Matt Watson
11:53
Matt Watson: 
LeBron has seven
Friday August 22, 2008 11:53 Matt Watson
11:53
[Comment From Mr. T.Mr. T.: ] 
The handlebar may be a good "counter fad" to get attention with the chix. Try it out and post your results!
Friday August 22, 2008 11:53 Mr. T.
11:53
[Comment From MikeMike: ] 
Why doesnt the US put one of their lock down defenders on Delfino? He is the only one scoring.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:53 Mike
11:54
Matt Watson: 

He's scoring, but only because he's jacking up shots. He's having a bad game, really.

Friday August 22, 2008 11:54 Matt Watson
11:54
[Comment From PYPPYP: ] 
this is the melo that made him the us's best weapon in international play
Friday August 22, 2008 11:54 PYP
11:54
Matt Watson: 
James hits back to back 3's -- it's 84-66 with 8:30 left in the game
Friday August 22, 2008 11:54 Matt Watson
11:55
Matt Watson: 
Quinteros hits a three on the other end for ARG -- he has 10 now.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:55 Matt Watson
11:55
[Comment From jackjack: ] 
ARE THEY PLAYING BAD?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:55 jack
11:55
Matt Watson: 

Who? Delfino isn't having a great game, but no one is really playing that poorly. It's just that US has more talent.

Friday August 22, 2008 11:55 Matt Watson
11:55
[Comment From mktgpromktgpro: ] 
What's your thoughts about how well Scola is doing and how it bodes for this upcoming NBA season for Houston?!?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:55 mktgpro
11:56
Matt Watson: 
Well, Scola won't be the man in HOU like he's the man for ARG. So I'm not sure it's relevant, especially if Artest steals minutes at PF.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:56 Matt Watson
11:56
Matt Watson: 
That said, he's a really smart player and I like his game a lot.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:56 Matt Watson
11:57
Matt Watson: 

LeBron already has 8 in the 4th -- he's suddenly the 2nd leading scorer for the US with 13

Friday August 22, 2008 11:57 Matt Watson
11:57
Matt Watson: 
US leads by 19
Friday August 22, 2008 11:57 Matt Watson
11:57
[Comment From ppmppm: ] 
do you think we will cruch them now?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:57 ppm
11:57
Matt Watson: 
The US is pretty close to breaking this open, I think.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:57 Matt Watson
11:57
[Comment From DBB LucasDBB Lucas: ] 
Wow, how much trouble would the good guys in the NBA be in if Lebron always had this shortened 3 point line?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:57 DBB Lucas
11:57
[Comment From cursedatworkcursedatwork: ] 
only in America...up by nearly 20, fans ask "whats wrong?!?!"
Friday August 22, 2008 11:57 cursedatwork
11:58
[Comment From Zecco ArrudaZecco Arruda: ] 
Number one is China, what a shame!!! Be in second and call it first. USA, is a shame.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:58 Zecco Arruda
11:58
Matt Watson: 
Wha ...?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:58 Matt Watson
11:58
[Comment From rr: ] 
artest at pf?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:58 r
11:58
Matt Watson: 
Yeah, that's what they're saying. But back to the game at hand ...
Friday August 22, 2008 11:58 Matt Watson
11:58
[Comment From billbill: ] 
la radio staions are puting kobi down that he is a dissapoitment to laker fana, i dont agree?
Friday August 22, 2008 11:58 bill
11:59
Matt Watson: 

He hasn't disappointed in the Olympics, for whatever that's worth. That's a little too boring for a radio host to admit, though.

Friday August 22, 2008 11:59 Matt Watson
11:59
[Comment From trajack3trajack3: ] 
did ginobli come back
Friday August 22, 2008 11:59 trajack3
11:59
Matt Watson: 
No, he's done.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:59 Matt Watson
11:59
Matt Watson: 
It's 88-73, US with five and a half left.
Friday August 22, 2008 11:59 Matt Watson
12:00
[Comment From billbill: ] 
they all are playing withiin the system, great game
Friday August 22, 2008 12:00 bill
12:00
[Comment From mktgpromktgpro: ] 
Argentina's only chance was (and is) that they got hot from the 3 point line and stayed hot. It's not happening.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:00 mktgpro
12:01
Matt Watson: 
Delfino just missed another shot ... Once Manu went down, I really think ARG's only chance was Delfino getting hot. I know I keep hammering that point, but still. Bosh with a sweet awesome dunk, US leads by 15 (90-75)
Friday August 22, 2008 12:01 Matt Watson
12:01
[Comment From YarbYarb: ] 
is nocioni back in game yet w/his 4 fouls?
Friday August 22, 2008 12:01 Yarb
12:01
Matt Watson: 
There's a timeout, so he could be in the game when play resumes ...
Friday August 22, 2008 12:01 Matt Watson
12:01
[Comment From BobbyStompyBobbyStompy: ] 
Is this game moving a lot slower compared to other games? It seems like the other ones were done in and hour and a half...
Friday August 22, 2008 12:01 BobbyStompy
12:02
[Comment From mktgpromktgpro: ] 
What's our achilles heel against Spain in the God Medal game (assuming we do not blow this one)?
Friday August 22, 2008 12:02 mktgpro
12:03
Matt Watson: 
Nocioni is not in the game. Remember, he came into the game with an ankle injury, so it may not be just foul trouble keeping him sidelined.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:03 Matt Watson
12:03
Matt Watson: 
4:25 left ...
Friday August 22, 2008 12:03 Matt Watson
12:03
Matt Watson: 
Scola with the steal ...
Friday August 22, 2008 12:03 Matt Watson
12:03
Matt Watson: 
CP3 with the steal on the other end, feeds Wade for the easy dunk. 92-77
Friday August 22, 2008 12:03 Matt Watson
12:04
Matt Watson: 
Re: Spain -- I'll defer to someone else answering that. Spain has a lot of NBA players, but I haven't really seen them play too much.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:04 Matt Watson
12:04
[Comment From Robb ReiserRobb Reiser: ] 
could this team beat the original dream team
Friday August 22, 2008 12:04 Robb Reiser
12:05
Matt Watson: 
You're about 20 minutes late for that conversation. I think the consensus was "no, but only because Dream Team was old"
Friday August 22, 2008 12:05 Matt Watson
12:05
Matt Watson: 
Unless you're talking about ARG, and the answer to that would be "hell no"
Friday August 22, 2008 12:05 Matt Watson
12:05
Matt Watson: 
It's 94-79 with just over three minutes left
Friday August 22, 2008 12:05 Matt Watson
12:05
Matt Watson: 
Paul with another steal.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:05 Matt Watson
12:06
Matt Watson: 
It's a little ridiculous that Paul isn't the official starter. I know it doesn't matter much, but still.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:06 Matt Watson
12:06
Matt Watson: 
Delfino misses a driving layup, but Scola cleans up his trash with a putback.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:06 Matt Watson
12:06
[Comment From jackjack: ] 
WHY ARE THEY HAVING PROBLEMS AGAINST THIS TEAM
Friday August 22, 2008 12:06 jack
12:07
Matt Watson: 
If by problems you mean "winning by 17 with two minutes left ..." I'd say you're crazy.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:07 Matt Watson
12:07
Matt Watson: 
This hasn't been a cakewalk, but the US has had control for most of the game (2nd quarter notwithstanding). ARG is the reigning Olympic champs, give them credit.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:07 Matt Watson
12:07
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
whose matt watson
Friday August 22, 2008 12:07 Guest
12:08
Matt Watson: 
I belong to me.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:08 Matt Watson
12:08
Matt Watson: 
If you meant "who's matt watson," then my answer is "I am"
Friday August 22, 2008 12:08 Matt Watson
12:08
[Comment From PYPPYP: ] 
re: spain 3pt shooting, melo was hot against spain
Friday August 22, 2008 12:08 PYP
12:08
[Comment From VICVIC: ] 
ACCORDING TO LARRY BIRD ONLY 1 PLAYER FROM THIS TEAM COULD MAKE IT ON THE ORIGINAL TEAM AND THATS KOBE
Friday August 22, 2008 12:08 VIC
12:08
Matt Watson: 
LARRY BIRD IS   CRAZY
Friday August 22, 2008 12:08 Matt Watson
12:09
Matt Watson: 
101-81, US on a Wade drive.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:09 Matt Watson
12:09
Matt Watson: 
Just over a minute left.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:09 Matt Watson
12:09
[Comment From Glen WGlen W: ] 
I miss the beginning of the game what happened to ginobili?
Friday August 22, 2008 12:09 Glen W
12:09
Matt Watson: 
Sprained ankle.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:09 Matt Watson
12:09
[Comment From Robb ReiserRobb Reiser: ] 
IF coach can handel these pro players maybe it's time for him to coach a nba team and leave the college ranks
Friday August 22, 2008 12:09 Robb Reiser
12:09
Matt Watson: 
He almost had the Laker job a few years back but turned it down at the last second.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:09 Matt Watson
12:10
[Comment From celticspridecelticspride: ] 
no problems with this team, we have "coasted".....
Friday August 22, 2008 12:10 celticspride
12:10
[Comment From wfdwfd: ] 
Good reporting......but it still should be live on NBC
Friday August 22, 2008 12:10 wfd
12:10
Matt Watson: 
agreed.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:10 Matt Watson
12:10
[Comment From jackjack: ] 
THERE BEST 2 PLAYERS ARE NOT PLAYING
Friday August 22, 2008 12:10 jack
12:10
[Comment From RonRon: ] 
Matt you are doing a GREAT job buddy...Thank you.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:10 Ron
12:10
Matt Watson: 

Thank you, thank you ...

Friday August 22, 2008 12:10 Matt Watson
12:10
Matt Watson: 
It's 101-81, US ...
Friday August 22, 2008 12:10 Matt Watson
12:11
Matt Watson: 
Redd is dribbling it out, that'll be the final score.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:11 Matt Watson
12:11
Matt Watson: 
Buzzer. Game over. US wins by 20, avenges 2004.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:11 Matt Watson
12:11
[Comment From BobbyStompyBobbyStompy: ] 
...so Chris Mullin and Laetner get in over LeBron... ok...
Friday August 22, 2008 12:11 BobbyStompy
12:11
[Comment From bin hidenbin hiden: ] 
I disagree with Larry Legend, also
Friday August 22, 2008 12:11 bin hiden
12:11
Matt Watson: 
I told you, Bird is crazy.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:11 Matt Watson
12:12
[Comment From mjmj: ] 
well it sounds like we caught a break that manu got hurt or this would be alot closer
Friday August 22, 2008 12:12 mj
12:12
[Comment From cursedatworkcursedatwork: ] 
matt youve outdone an entire network, and had a debate worthy of Sports Reporters kudos
Friday August 22, 2008 12:12 cursedatwork
12:13
Matt Watson: 

Thank you, thank you -- it wouldn't have been fun without all of you guys.

Friday August 22, 2008 12:13 Matt Watson
12:14
Matt Watson: 
Thanks for reading, I have to cut out. I'm pretty sure we'll be liveblogging the gold medal game, so look for that.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:14 Matt Watson
12:14
[Comment From Robb ReiserRobb Reiser: ] 
matt this was better than the tv people thanks keep up the good work.
Friday August 22, 2008 12:14 Robb Reiser
12:14
[Comment From BobbyStompyBobbyStompy: ] 
M-Dubs did pwn NBC, didn't he?
Friday August 22, 2008 12:14 BobbyStompy
12:14
[Comment From PepePepe: ] 
Matt you rock
Friday August 22, 2008 12:14 Pepe
12:14
Matt Watson: 
And yes, I'm feeding my ego by publishing all of these nice words ...
Friday August 22, 2008 12:14 Matt Watson
12:14
[Comment From bin hidenbin hiden: ] 
Matt tha man
Friday August 22, 2008 12:14 bin hiden
12:15



 
 
 
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