Kobe Struggles But US Prevails in Semis

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant struggled from the field, going 5-14 and 2-9 from deep, in Team USA’s victory over Argentina in the semifinals of the Olympics this morning.  Carmelo Anthony also struggled from the field, but his aggressiveness got him to the line often, where he hit 13 of 13.  But every other U.S. player that hit a field goal shot 50 percent or better form the field.  LeBron James played well, going 6-11 from the floor and nailing three of his six attempts from long range.  The U.S. got off to a scorching start in this contest, but Argentina closed much of the gap by the half, outscoring the U.S. by 10 in the second quarter.  The U.S. pulled away in the second half on their way to a 101-81 final.

Spurs forward Luis Scola was the best player in the game, giving Argentina 28 points and 12 rebounds in the absence of team star Manu Ginobili.  Ginobili, also a member of the Spurs, suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter and was unable to return.  This win by the U.S. sets the stage for the gold medal game that most basketball pundits have been expecting, U.S. vs. Spain.  The U.S. team took down the Spanish squad by more than 30 points in group play and looks poised to take home the gold.

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Posted in General on August 22, 2008

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