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Post by tvtigersfan on Feb 22, 2021 15:55:54 GMT
Question. Macedonia needed to beat Estonia by 9 points to qualify.
If the game had finished a draw, presumably OT would still be played?
In which case, a draw to force OT would have been better for Macedonia coming down the stretch than falling short by winning by 7 or 8.
It looked like they were playing for fouls at the end to get the draw.
Is that right?
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Post by Richyyy on Feb 22, 2021 16:44:16 GMT
I wasn't following that particular situation but yes, when you're in a group situation where you need to win by a certain score, sometimes you're better off going to OT than trying to win at the end of regulation.
GB currently beating up on France by the way, amazingly enough.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2021 16:51:43 GMT
Question. Macedonia needed to beat Estonia by 9 points to qualify. If the game had finished a draw, presumably OT would still be played? In which case, a draw to force OT would have been better for Macedonia coming down the stretch than falling short by winning by 7 or 8. It looked like they were playing for fouls at the end to get the draw. Is that right? i think there was a similar situation in the BBL Trophy a few years ago. Sharks v Eagles maybe? |
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Post by glasseyes on Feb 22, 2021 17:59:07 GMT
France 73 - 94 GB
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Post by allstring on Feb 22, 2021 18:03:56 GMT
So nearly won the H2H over France. One last 3 pointer would have done it. Looks like they sportingly let France run down the final 25 seconds.
If Olanseni's foul trouble hadn't limited him to under 15 minutes we would have won by 30. Okay getting carried away, but a fantastic job well done.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2021 20:26:01 GMT
It really is a remarkable result regardless of its lack pf importance. I guess second place in rhe group will improve our seeding in the finals, so it's a bit of a shamexwe didn't get thaf extra basket
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Post by bulldog on Feb 22, 2021 21:19:42 GMT
It really is a remarkable result regardless of its lack pf importance. I guess second place in rhe group will improve our seeding in the finals, so it's a bit of a shamexwe didn't get thaf extra basket Winning the group wasn't important for seeding in the finals. What was important was winning the game by 20 points or more to maximise the ranking points. I'm sure the team would have liked to have won the group for pride sake but in regards to seeding they did the right thing not to risk their 21 point lead at the end. |
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Post by dandayr on Feb 22, 2021 23:31:04 GMT
Question. Macedonia needed to beat Estonia by 9 points to qualify. If the game had finished a draw, presumably OT would still be played? In which case, a draw to force OT would have been better for Macedonia coming down the stretch than falling short by winning by 7 or 8. It looked like they were playing for fouls at the end to get the draw. Is that right? FIBAs report of the day covers this: The last two tickets were punched on Monday. In a bizarre game, Estonia did their best to avoid going to overtime and giving North Macedonia five more minutes to chase the nine-point gap from the first matchup. At the same time, North Macedonia tried to avoid winning in regulation, but did so once Nenad Dimitrijevikj's off-balance three-pointer went in to make it 86-84. That meant Estonia picked up the tiebreaker, confirmed their third place in the group, behind Italy and Russia. |
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Post by LTFan on Feb 22, 2021 23:46:01 GMT
Fun fact... France are the highest ranked opponent Great Britain have ever beaten (currently #6 in the world rankings). The previous best is China who were #10 when GB beat them in 2011 and 2012.
And I suppose it’s not just a fun fact, as I understand it this’ll help Great Britain with the seeding in the FIBA World Cup Qualification draw.
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Post by youngrocks on Feb 23, 2021 7:01:31 GMT
How do we feel about mark woods comment on it being a 2nd or 3rd string french side?
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Post by strandedona303 on Feb 23, 2021 10:11:57 GMT
How do we feel about mark woods comment on it being a 2nd or 3rd string french side? Pretty much correct. However you can only play what is placed in front of you. |
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Post by stevetino on Feb 23, 2021 21:55:07 GMT
How do we feel about mark woods comment on it being a 2nd or 3rd string french side? No need to overreact, did France have anything riding on it? |
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Post by casualhook on Feb 24, 2021 1:40:22 GMT
How do we feel about mark woods comment on it being a 2nd or 3rd string french side? I mean they were missing all their NBA players and heavily rotated the rest of their usual team, it’s still a really good win but I can’t see how anyone could really argue with him |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2021 10:05:54 GMT
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Post by bullets92 on Feb 24, 2021 16:59:08 GMT
How do we feel about mark woods comment on it being a 2nd or 3rd string french side? I mean they were missing all their NBA players and heavily rotated the rest of their usual team, it’s still a really good win but I can’t see how anyone could really argue with him I mean technically we were missing ALL our NBA players too.... I do see his point though |
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Post by RaidersFan92 on Feb 24, 2021 20:58:02 GMT
How do we feel about mark woods comment on it being a 2nd or 3rd string french side? Think anyone getting their knickers in a twist need to actually look at the bigger picture. Would we have beaten a full strength France? Highly doubtful. He is correct it isn’t their full strength side. We qualified that’s the main thing. I saw a load of people giving him grief about it but what is wrong with what he said? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2021 22:38:52 GMT
He's right, we didn't beat the first choice side but then again we won and Qualified for EuroBasket
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Post by number23 on Apr 29, 2021 12:15:48 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2021 12:30:06 GMT
Well against Estonia we last played them in the World Cup Qualifiers, 1 win apiece. A 73-70 defeat in Tallinn but we won the reverse fixture 74-65 in Glasgow which was our only win at that stage.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2021 12:52:00 GMT
I think we can be happy with this draw. In my opinion a realistic goal would be to win one game. To win 2 and make it to the knockouts should be considered a huge success.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2021 13:53:31 GMT
We're off to Milan Bullets!!!
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Post by youngrocks on Apr 29, 2021 15:13:02 GMT
Pencils dates into diary.
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Post by bullets92 on Apr 29, 2021 15:45:17 GMT
We're off to Milan Bullets!!! Who’s getting the Peroni’s in?! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2021 15:54:10 GMT
We're off to Milan Bullets!!! Who’s getting the Peroni’s in?! If Plymouth relocate to Birmingham you are! |
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Post by bullets92 on Apr 29, 2021 15:58:54 GMT
Who’s getting the Peroni’s in?! If Plymouth relocate to Birmingham you are! What do the Turks drink? Efes? Where’s Hersey when you need him |
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