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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 […]
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: James Harden talks about Team USA’s improving defence
James Harden spoke with the media after the USA’s win over Mexico and discussed his pleasure with the improvements the team is making on defence throughout the tournament.
VIDEO: Coach K refuses to answer question, offers to buy journalist wine
USA coach Mike Krzyzewski was asked about the Slovenian team in the wake of his side’s win over Mexico at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Coach K said he wouldn’t comment on Slovenia or the Dominican Republic as a matter of respect as the two potential opponents for USA hadn’t played yet. Instead he […]
VIDEO: Curry on his increased role with Team USA
Stephen Curry had a big day against Mexico and he told the media about how he is handling his increased role in the press conference after the USA’s win at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
FIBA World Cup: Curry’s bombs lead USA in 86-63 rout of Mexico
The round of 16 of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup got under way with a clash of neighbours as the USA rolled past Mexico to book their place in Tuesday’s quarter finals. A knockout game situation meant, even as heavy favourites, we could expect the USA to come out hungry and the source of […]
FIBA World Cup: Faried steps up USA overcome Turkey 98-77
Team USA entered its second outing in Bilbao on the back of a crushing win over Finland. Turkey were in mood to make the road to 2-0 smooth as the 12 Giant Men brought the fight with an organised game, writes Emmet Ryan. Well this started ominously. A Kenneth Faried dunk followed by a big […]
Morning Report – FIBA World Cup – Day 2
We’re in Bilbao throughout the group stages giving you the scene on the ground here ahead of the day’s games. Emmet Ryan brings you up to speed with what you need to know. New Zealand and Dominican Republic take the floor in just under an hour for the first of today’s games and the Tall […]
VIDEO: Mason Plumlee wants you to know he earned his spot on the USA roster
Mason Plumlee spoke to reporters in the mixed zone after tonight’s 114-54 win for USA over Finland. One journalist asked him about the criticisms that he was on the roster because of his links to Duke and Nike. Plumlee was polite but far from delighted with the question and he gave his thoughts on the […]
VIDEO: Anthony Davis gives his thoughts on USA’s win over Finland
Anthony Davis address media in the mixed zone after the USA’s 114-54 rout of Finland on the opening day of the FIBA World Cup iof Basketball.