August
Lithuania vs Latvia
Latvia vs Lithuania
Spain vs Lithuania
Croatia vs Lithuania
Slovenia vs Lithuania
September
Lithuania vs Spain
Lithuania vs Russia
Eurobasket 2009 preparation games
August
Lithuania vs Latvia
Latvia vs Lithuania
Spain vs Lithuania
Croatia vs Lithuania
Slovenia vs Lithuania
September
Lithuania vs Spain
Lithuania vs Russia
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I think it's is first time in many years, when Spain will play a friendly abroad.Originally Posted by rikhardur
Yes I think so too. Let's see if they can grab a win.
Die Liebe wird eine Krankheit, wenn man sie als eine Heilung sieht
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In 2006, spain played in singapur against Slovenia and Argentina, but you are right it´s very unsual
Germany with no Nowitzki (and obviously no Kaman) spanks Serbia 74-53 in Braunschweig..
Best scorer Heiko Schaffartzik with 13 points..
"Fearlessly the idiot faced the crowd, smiling."
E??? Really? I have to admit i am very surprised...but on the other hand these are preparation games and we are in the beegining of preparation so i guess we can assume some teams are more ready than others..thats the thing with preparation games..Germany with no Nowitzki (and obviously no Kaman
Croatia - Slovenia 78:82
Ukic 21; E. Lorbek 14
Both teams were missing some important players. Popovic and Planinic were not playing for Croatia, while Slovenia was without Smodis, B. Udrih and Vujacic.
Slovenia prevailed at the end thanks to size and rebounding advantage. After watching couple of preparation games of both teams, Slovenia looks like a half a step better team then Croatia.
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I suppose that we are in deep shit now...Germany with no Nowitzki (and obviously no Kaman
We were really awful vs Germany, hope things improve soon, although i see no reason why they should. We don't have any shooters except the young Tripkovic. Some game statistics:
Serbia field goal %:
2 P Shooting %: 26% (14/54)
3P Shooting %: 16% (3/19)
SRB: Popović, Tepić 6 (6sk), Erceg 6 (6sk), Kecman 2, Marković, Tripković 3, Krstić 15 (5sk), Veličković 5 (4sk), Raduljica 4 (5sk), Bjelica 2 (6sk), Teodosić 10.
Ger: Štajger 4, Šafarčik 13, Šulce 3, Visocki 5, Haman 6, Grin 8, Idbihi 9, Liška 1, Jagla 9, Pleis 2, Olbreht 4, Benzing 8, Heris 2
*sk= Rebounds.
source:http://www.mtsmondo.com/sport/vesti/...hp?vest=144022
Looks like exact dates of Liths' preparation games are clear and some rivals were changed. Source
Whole praparation starts in 26th of July. Games:
August 12 Lithuania vs Latvia in Kaunas
August 14 Latvia vs Lithuania in Riga
August 18-20 tourney in Madrid, participates: Lithuania, Spain, Slovenia, Great Britain
August 24-26 Acropolis Cup in Athens, participates: Lithuania, Greece, Russia, Serbia
August 31 Lithuania - Russia in Vilnius
September 2 Lithuania vs Spain in Vilnius
September 5 NT travels to EC
P.S. There still might be some changes, but very minimal ones, if it'll be at all
Bulgaria will play Portugal on 28th and 29th July in Bulgaria.
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http://www.fibaeurope.com/coid_kGWjv...leMode_on.htmlPoland Replace Slovenia In O2 Warm-Up Event
Slovenia have decided not to take part in ‘Game On' - a EuroBasket 2009 warm-up event to be staged at London's O2 Arena from August 14-16.
The Slovenians were expected to join Great Britain, Israel and Turkey at The O2 but have decided to schedule a game with different opposition.
EuroBasket 2009 hosts Poland have replaced Slovenia in the event.
"We have been in contact about our participation in the O2 tournament and we were close to reaching an agreement," Slovenian Basketball Federation national team director Matej Avanzo said to Basketball World News.
"But in the end, our coaching staff - led by the head coach Jure Zdovc - decided we would rather use the time to play against another opponent, not Great Britain.
"That is because we already have another game against them booked in the preparation period before the EuroBasket in Poland."
Great Britain coach Chris Finch says Poland will be a strong side for ‘Game On' at The O2.
"Poland is a great addition to our event and I know our players will be excited to play them come August," Finch said.
"They have a strong tradition and are undoubtedly very proud of their position as hosts of the 2009 European Championships."
Israel and Turkey will also compete in the Final Round in Poland.
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This is the list of preparation games of Slovenian NT during their days in Slovenian preparation camps. There will be some international tournaments, but they aren't announced yet.
Trbovlje, 2. 8.
Slovenia - FYROM
Domžale, 3. 8.
Slovenia - FYROM
Ljubljana, 9. 8.
Slovenia - Russia
Novo mesto, 10. 8.
Slovenia - Russia
Maribor, 28. 8.
Slovenia - Bulgaria
Maribor, 30. 8.
Slovenia – Greece
Schedule of Slovenian NT preparation games abroad:
Poreč, Croatia, 15.08.2009
Croatia - Slovenia
Poreč, Croatia, 16.08.2009
Croatia - Slovenia
Madrid, Spain, 19. untill 21.08.2009
Great Britain - Slovenia (19.08.2009)
Spain - Slovenia (20.08.2009)
Lithuania - Slovenia (21.08.2009)
Bonn, Germany, 02.09.2009
Germany - Slovenia
Karlsruhe, Germany, 03.09.2009
Germany - Slovenia
Finally, this tournamet will be in Sevilla
http://www.fibaeurope.com/coid_WAMDP...frontpage.htmlPortugal, Finland Warm Up In Almada Event
Portugal and Finland played at the International Tournament of Almada over the weekend and each claimed one victory in three games.
The teams are stepping up their preparations for the EuroBasket 2009 Additional Qualifying Round and tournament hosts Portugal beat the Finns on the opening day of the event, 67-59, before slumping to a 68-64 setback to Angola.
In their last game on Sunday, the Portuguese pushed Brazil hard but fell at the end, 77-73.
Finland, meanwhile, suffered a 95-89 setback to the Brazilians in their second game before turning on the style against Angola and winning 96-83.
In that win over the reigning champions of Africa, the Finns hit 15 three-balls with Shawn Huff's 18 points leading the scoring.
Samuel Haanpaa contributed 16 points, Tuukka Kotti weighed in with 14 and seven rebounds and Petteri Koponen also poured in 14 points.
Koponen, whose NBA draft rights are held by Portland, was a EuroChallenge winner with Virtus Bologna this season.
Brazil won the Almada event as they also defeated Angola to go 3-0 in the tournament.
In the EuroBasket Additional Qualifying Round, which tips off on August 5, Portugal are in Group A with Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Belgium while the Finns are in Group B with France and Italy.
The group winners will battle it out in a home-and-away tie to determine the last team to earn a trip to the EuroBasket in Poland.
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http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/new...0996/arti.htmlANG/BRA/FIN/POR – Brazilian men clinch Almada title
ALMADA (International Tournament of Almada) – If Brazil coach Moncho Monsalve is looking to see which players may be ready to help the team qualify for the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey, he will certainly give emerging center Paulăo Prestes strong consideration after the team’s triumph at the International Tournament of Almada in Portugal.
Paulăo was voted MVP of the event after leading the South American giants to wins over Angola (89-86), Finland (95-89) and Portugal (77-73).
In the title-clinching triumph over the Portuguese on Sunday, Paulăo had 12 points and six rebounds.
Duda, a member of last year’s Brazil side at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Athens, led the Brazilian scoring with 16 points.
Both players have a great shot at joining the veteran players, who will arrive on July 27 for the Brazil training camp for the FIBA Americas Championship.
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I am very waiting euro 2009. O think lithuania make spain and in friendly matches and in championship.
Russia's preparations calendar
August 5, 2009 - FYROM - Russia.
August 6, 2009 - FYROM - Russia.
And already mentioned here:
August 9, 2009 - Slovenia - Russia (in Slovenia)
August 10, 2009 - Slovenia - Russia (in Slovenia)
August 24, 2009 - Russia - Lithuania (tournament "Akropolis", Athens).
August 25, 2009 - Russia - Serbia (tournament "Akropolis", Athens).
August 26, 2009 - Greece - Russia (tournament "Akropolis", Athens).
August 31, 2009 - Lithuania - Russia (Vilnius, Lithuania)
Łódź, Poland
August 11
Poland - Croatia
August 11
Poland - Croatia
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