France - Turkey 76 - 53 :superhapp
Turkey wasn't really up to this challenge. We started really strong in the first period, establishing ourselves. Early in the second we were terrible, outscored 10-0. Came back later in the second period and convincingly won it. Dominated the third building up a good 15 point lead and then just killed their spirit with 3 pointers. I think mentally they gave up on this game late in the third quarter.
We played well most of the match, but Turkey had two or three runs where our scoring wasn't working. A lot of bad 3 point attempts, some shots off the dribble from Batum which really aren't necessary. Parker going solo even though we have plenty of good mid range shooters. It didn't play a factor here, but against the best teams that can hurt you.
It's an amazing advantage to have a team where almost everyone can shoot 3 pointers. I'm seriously impressed with De Colo, he's so composed and solid. Great shooter. Still not sure what to make of Fournier. He's still raw and quick, but for a shooting guard his shooting is not great.
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tomorrow:
Croatia - Czech Rep
Serbia - Finland
Israel - Italy
Lithuania - Georgia
I'm pretty sure that's the last we see of Finland, Serbia is in great shape. Italy's game should be very winnable given their momentum.
@Dostoyevsky