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David Taylor13 David Taylor13 Member
43 messages
joined Jul 2007
#401 ·
because these guys can't read a damn thing to save their lives 😁

they should really just write COZ

some big meathead scores two goals, so what, are we supposed to write an essay about it or go buy a Rolls-Royce? 🤷
Megan Baker Megan Baker Newcomer
3 messages
joined May 2006
#402 ·
The US national team has three Americans in the lineup 😁

Alright, it’s 5-5 for now—but man, Dominic scoring two goals against San Antonio? That’s easily the most he's ever put up for the national team in his entire career. 😉
shadowcrane6 shadowcrane6 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Mar 2008
#403 ·
Spoljarić is absolutely crushing it
fadedowl432 fadedowl432 Newcomer
1 message
joined Mar 2008
#404 ·
Does anyone know if there's a decent spot online to catch the game live?
David Taylor13 David Taylor13 Member
43 messages
joined Jul 2007
#405 ·
William White21 said:he hasn't actually contributed that much to the national team historically, 😉

Of course he hasn't, because how can he when every single person sitting on the bench starts losing their minds the second he even thinks about sprinting on a fast break? 🙏
Bryan Jones82 Bryan Jones82 Member
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joined Dec 2015
#406 ·
Not a bad first half at all, they just need to keep that momentum going.
steelbison14 steelbison14 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Dec 2011
#407 ·
Bryan Jones82 said:The first half wasn't bad. If they maintain this pace, they might pull it off.

Exactly. They look solid. At this rate, they’ll win it easy.
Is it just me, or is the second half broadcast lagging?
I'm watching these track athletes and I am completely lost.😠😠
shadowcrane6 shadowcrane6 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Mar 2008
#408 ·
20-23
Bryan Jones82 Bryan Jones82 Member
29 messages
joined Dec 2015
#409 ·
Man, they're a total disaster now.
shadowcrane6 shadowcrane6 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Mar 2008
#410 ·
21-28

total disaster
steelbison14 steelbison14 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Dec 2011
#411 ·
Yeah, for the last ten minutes, the local news has been playing the Sudanese national anthem while the anchors sit there looking completely clueless because they have no footage to show... and I mean 🙄🙄😠😠
but the Golden State Warriors still have a shot!!
shadowcrane6 shadowcrane6 Newcomer
6 messages
joined Mar 2008
#412 ·
Game over

28-35
Olivia Taylor2 Olivia Taylor2 Active Member
86 messages
joined Dec 2015
#413 ·
We saw this coming long before those last two games kicked off.

1. Los Angeles Chargers 5 7
2. Washington, D.C. 5 6
3. Portland 5 5
4. Flens. 5 2

3/15. POR - Los Angeles Chargers
3/16. Washington, D.C. Federal Reserve

It’s pretty much a given that Portland takes down the Chargers, but they need a 3-point margin if they want to leapfrog them. As for us, we have to win; a tie just doesn't cut it.
Chris Lopez59 Chris Lopez59 Active Member
61 messages
joined May 2007
#414 ·
I honestly can’t wrap my head around how we completely fell apart in the second half. It wasn't just one thing; you can't just pin this on the goalie. And yeah, the refs were screwing us over in the first half too, but that's not the whole story. Our offense was totally stagnant, though even that isn't the main culprit. The real disaster was our defense—they just completely checked out and left us hanging...

I mean, I know we basically let them run up the score for the first ten minutes of the second half, which is just plain embarrassing...

It really sucks because we had such a decent vibe going during that first half, and now that impression is totally ruined.

So, looking past whatever happens with the rest of this season, here is what we absolutely have to fix next year:
- the defensive line
- our ability to finish when we have a man advantage

And we really need to plug those holes by bringing in two high-caliber players:
- a top-tier right wing (maybe someone like Steph Curry if we could get him...)
- a solid left wing

Plus, having some absolute elite talent in the net would do wonders.

If we land two great signings and actually sort out those two big issues, the Golden State Warriors are going to be an absolute powerhouse, ready to go out and win the championship.
Chris Lopez59 Chris Lopez59 Active Member
61 messages
joined May 2007
#415 ·
The league has officially opened an investigation into those games where officials were being pressured, which means they’re going to be putting that matchup in Flensburg—and even the one in San Antonio—under a massive microscope. It looks like the Golden State Warriors won't be able to just grease the palms of the refs in Flensburg anymore. 😉

Flensburg isn't going to be playing relaxed, but honestly, I don't think they'll have any real motivation either. Everything is going to hinge on our defense, and then, of course, our goalies. It would be great if someone on our side just went absolutely ballistic and cleared everything off the line, though that's probably asking too much. Still, it's not strictly necessary. If we can just maintain some defensive consistency for the whole match without leaving any gaping holes, we’ll beat them; eventually, they're bound to crack under the pressure somewhere.
Chris Lopez59 Chris Lopez59 Active Member
61 messages
joined May 2007
#416 ·
The folks over at the NBA finally got back to me, saying the payment actually cleared and everything should be smooth sailing from here on out... 🤣
Olivia Taylor2 Olivia Taylor2 Active Member
86 messages
joined Dec 2015
#417 ·
We’ll have our first semifinalist by the day after tomorrow. In Group A, Chicago takes on Atlanta. Whoever wins moves on.
swiftbison2 swiftbison2 Newcomer
9 messages
joined Dec 2007
#418 ·
I’d give a significant edge to Chicago here... They have the home-court advantage, and honestly, their roster just looks deeper. Barring some massive upsets, I see Chicago walking away with the 👍
Chris Lopez59 Chris Lopez59 Active Member
61 messages
joined May 2007
#419 ·
Chicago is definitely the stronger side of this matchup, but honestly, they're going to have to actually step up on the court and prove it first
Olivia Taylor2 Olivia Taylor2 Active Member
86 messages
joined Dec 2015
#420 ·
He proved it. They beat them by 6 and moved on in first place with a 5-1 record.

In Group B, City is hosting Gummerbach. Gummerbach has to win by more than one goal if they want to advance. Earlier this season, City beat them in Germany, 28-27.

Group C belongs to us, so we already know how that shakes out.

Over in Group D, Barca has already secured their spot. Their last game is at home against Pick Szeged.

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