Diable

US Women's team will also play Brazil at 5:30 PM Eastern on ESPN2. This should be far more of a test for the USA team as Brazil has some legitimate talent and should be able to contend for a medal if they perform well in London.

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Jamel Irief

While I agree that Brasil is a threat to medal in the end they match up poorly with the US due to a lack of overall athleticism on the wings. I think they would be a tough out for Spain though.

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Basel

I'm predicting a 30+ point victory.

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Geaux Tigers

I am predicting a 31+ point victory...(I have seen the Price is Right Basel)

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Rather Unique

Bit of a slow start..

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omer51

Can someone teach the US team how to play team basketball?!

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Geaux Tigers

I think this team plays pretty well together personally. I have even seen times when they make the extra pass too often. Tonight the shots from outside aren't falling...at least not yet.

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"Louisiana has a heritage of great players that play their high school football within the boundaries of Louisiana."

"As soon as we know exactly who we are playing and what date we will be playing on, the schedule will become more finite."

"If we're defending, come see the trophy, it's in our trophy case. We're not defending it; it's there."

- Les Miles

Basel

They'll dominate the 2nd half. The defense is starting to get better as is the ball movement. Kobe and LeBron should post up more.

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Jamel Irief

Brazil turned over the ball like ten times in the second quarter and they are still only losing by 5. This US team will struggle against Spain... al they do is score in transition.

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Rather Unique

Give em some time man. I would think they're gonna lean on the transition game more in these early games..they've had like what? 2weeks of practice?

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Geaux Tigers

I sure as hell don't like President Obama politically, but he really is a basketball fan and I do love that.

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"Louisiana has a heritage of great players that play their high school football within the boundaries of Louisiana."

"As soon as we know exactly who we are playing and what date we will be playing on, the schedule will become more finite."

"If we're defending, come see the trophy, it's in our trophy case. We're not defending it; it's there."

- Les Miles

Jamel Irief

True... Their depth is the only reason they'll win this game though. They just keep pressuring brazil with fresh bodies.

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Basel

Not quite the blowout I was expecting, but this time will get better...a lot better...very soon.

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Luke

I didn't catch the game, but saw some highlights on ESPN while I was at the gym. Apparently everyone played poorly except for LeBron who went beast mode. Good thing we've got James. This team will be fine though, just need some more practice time.

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Dre

Shots weren't falling and they just didn't look sharp. Too many bobbled passes, offense wasn't flowing freely enough. That's easily fixable with time.