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Irving leads USA in 129-92 rout of Serbia to win the 2014 FIBA World Cup
Serbia came out ready to fight but Kyrie Irving didn’t take long to kill off their dreams as the USA rode a big first quarter from their point guard to a crushing victory in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Final. There was no doubt who looked more confident at the start of this one. […]
Serbia vs USA – 2014 FIBA World Cup Final preview
This is going to be brief. These teams couldn’t have taken more differing journeys to Madrid for the final of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup but both have more than earned the right to be here tonight. Serbia’s group performance could have best been described as so-so but since the knockout stages began they […]
FIBA World Cup: France come back to beat Lithuania 95-93, take bronze
It took a fourth quarter rally but France eventually took bronze at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup on the back of a big night for Nicolas Batum. France had a horribly short turnaround before this one, hitting the floor just 18 hours after losing to Serbia in Friday’s semi-final, but Joffrey Lauvergne showed no […]
VIDEO: DeMar DeRozan “We can’t take nobody lightly”
DeMar DeRozan spoke to BallinEurope after the USA’s win over Lithuania at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, DeRozan spoke about why Spain’s exit from the competition changes nothing for his team.
VIDEO: Valanciunas stays tight lipped on Boogie scuffle
In what proved to be by far the most athletic piece of video recording performed by BiE at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Jonas Valanciunas spoke about getting to play against his Toronto Raptors team mate DeMar DeRozan and the the strength of the USA team.
FIBA World Cup: USA punishes Lithuania’s inefficiency, cruises to the final
It was another iffy shooting display from the USA but once again they delivered in the second half to crush Lithuania and advance to the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Final. There were two duels Lithuania simply had to win in this one, Jonas Valanciunas vs Anthony Davis and Donatas Motiejunas vs Kenneth Faried. Valanciunas […]
The day the Sube died
Not a long, long time ago I can easily remember how that music used to make me laugh And I knew the PA would have his chance To sure as hell make those people dance And maybe they’d be happy for a while But Boris Diaw made me shiver With step-back Joffrey delivered Bad news […]
VIDEO: Curry “With every game we get more comfortable with each other”
Steph Curry spoke about the improving chemistry on team USA after their win over Slovenia in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
VIDEO: DeRozan looking forward to facing Valanciunas
DeMar DeRozan spoke to the media after the USA’s win over Slovenia in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup quarter finals. The win means DeRozan will face his Toronto Raptors team mate Jonas Valanciunas and Lithuania in the next round. DeRozan told BiE that he is eager to take on his team mate for a […]
FIBA World Cup: USA look sloppy but roll past Slovenia 119-76
The scoreline reflected the dominance the USA enjoyed in possession but this was a far from polished performance by Coach K’s troops, writes Emmet Ryan. The Slovenian fans wanted the USA to know whose house they were in from the top, booing when the Americans won the opening tip and on the first few possessions […]
VIDEO: Motiejunas “We’re fighting all the way”
Donatas Motiejunas spoke to the media about Lithuania’s road to the semi-finals of the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the challenge that lies ahead in the next round.
VIDEO: Valanciunas eager to take on DeRozan, USA
Jonas Valanciunas praised Lithuania’s defence against Turkey and said he is eager of the challenge of possibly facing his Toronto Raptors team-mate DeMar DeRozan and Team USA in the 2014 FIBA World Cup semi finals.