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Aug 19, 2008, 11:16 am
[quote name='"Vilius":3my4m8xu']Definatelly. Rikhardur should post links [url="http://http"]here[/url].[/quote]
Thanks, I'll check it!
[quote name='"Vilius":3my4m8xu']As I said in "Day 5" thread, I think China will give us a tough game. Tougher than it should be. Although we played 3 games against 3 strong teams where the winner was decided in the last quarter, I hope we will have a bigger lead against China. The team showed their strong psychology by winning those games but if we keep China within close range then one shot could be crucial. Our centers will have a tough time against Yao and Jianlian. Especially in rebounding. Javtokas and Petravicius were losing rebounds against smaller players. They should be much more active because now they just stand watch as the ball falls down before someone takes it right from their noses.[/quote]
Probably the best weapon for Lithuanians is their experience. China played pretty well versus Spain, but couldn't close the game and paid for it, they have no experience in high-level tournaments. China have a bunch of sharp-shooters, if they are inspired can kill you, Lithuania must be careful about perimeter defense. Another point for Lithuania is their advantage in SF position. Siskauskas and Kleiza can't be defended by any Chinese, specially driving to the basket or in low-post positions.
I'm sure that we will face Lithuania in semifinals <!-- s
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Thanks, I'll check it!
[quote name='"Vilius":3my4m8xu']As I said in "Day 5" thread, I think China will give us a tough game. Tougher than it should be. Although we played 3 games against 3 strong teams where the winner was decided in the last quarter, I hope we will have a bigger lead against China. The team showed their strong psychology by winning those games but if we keep China within close range then one shot could be crucial. Our centers will have a tough time against Yao and Jianlian. Especially in rebounding. Javtokas and Petravicius were losing rebounds against smaller players. They should be much more active because now they just stand watch as the ball falls down before someone takes it right from their noses.[/quote]
Probably the best weapon for Lithuanians is their experience. China played pretty well versus Spain, but couldn't close the game and paid for it, they have no experience in high-level tournaments. China have a bunch of sharp-shooters, if they are inspired can kill you, Lithuania must be careful about perimeter defense. Another point for Lithuania is their advantage in SF position. Siskauskas and Kleiza can't be defended by any Chinese, specially driving to the basket or in low-post positions.
I'm sure that we will face Lithuania in semifinals <!-- s
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