Game Thread - USA v CZE

[RadyLady]

You know, all problems aside, this team is really starting to gel...some of the moves and passes especially in this second quarter were just fantastic to watch. As this team gains more and more familiarity, they are going to be just unstoppable. I see great things coming, and I cannot wait.

 

[flatcoatmom]

I wonder if US can afford another slow start in the knockout round - it still seems to be taking them about a quarter to get in gear.

 

[Wbbfan1]

European teams seem to have great 3 point shooters. What fundamentals are they coaching that the USA coaches aren't. The European players aren't as athletic as USA players but seem to be better shooters when left wide open.

 

[SallyH]

is anyone else not hearing the announcers? Its kind of refreshing since they get so far off topic.

 

[Vowelguy]

Shooting still a problem -- 48% on 2s, and 27% on 3s. Ick.

 

[RadyLady]

ok 3Q here we go!!!

 

[flatcoatmom]

Some of the Czech players have those day-glo shoes - blinding!

 

[rjuconn]

We need to have a "Team UConn" in the WNBA...talk about a dominant squad! We're back on the floor with Moore, Taurasi, Bird and Charles...

 

[VAMike23]

Maya with the ball leading the break is not always the best thing .....

 

[RadyLady]

God I am loving this....watching all my favorite Huskies again.......with some Siemone, Angel, Lindsay, Catch, and Candace thrown in for spice....

 

[flatcoatmom]

Maya with the ball leading the break is not always the best thing .....

oops - but then she got the next one - in traffic.

 

[Wbbfan1]

More comfortable lead for Team USA. Keep up the defensive pressure and win by 30 plus points.

 

[sarals24]

Maya is better finishing on the break than leading it. I love seeing her out there with Bird and Taurasi!

 

[rjuconn]

Looks like the "UConn Dream Team" is responding best to Geno's coaching in this game. They've been out there for the best stretches of USA Basketball so far.

 

[RadyLady]

USA Women's Olympic teams - they all are the dream teams

 

[flatcoatmom]

Was that 5 offensive rebounds in one possession? And no basket - but Lindsay gets fouled and makes the free throws!

 

[semper]

I just got home! Can't watch, so you guys are all I got. What's the score?

 

[RadyLady]

CZE looks gassed....

 

[flatcoatmom]

I just got home! Can't watch, so you guys are all I got. What's the score?

68-41 US - last couple of minutes in 3rd quarter

 

[RadyLady]

Siemone with some razzle dazzle and pass to Tina who for once...missed the shot
Score is 68 41 Us if course

 

[flatcoatmom]

The crowd tries to keep the underdog in it - kind of nice.

 

[RadyLady]

USA all of a sudden has been playing bunch in the paint and missing shot after shot. CZE got 6 points but now the score is 70 47 with seconds

 

[RadyLady]

and that's the score at the end of 3Q

 

[VAMike23]

Maya is better finishing on the break than leading it. I love seeing her out there with Bird and Taurasi!

Yes - the middle in traffic is not her best spot at this level. Much more dangerous receiving ball while she flies down the side

 

[UConnChapette]

Man, I miss seeing that oh-so-smooth three point shot of Maya's.