Hoops

Mexico vs Australia: 2014 World Cup

in the last 2mins mexico were in multiple positions to steal the game
did they throw this game?

...Only if he definitely does not have the green light to shoot.

Actually, we could probably get Anderson to practice his post up moves with as much success as Exum!

Paul, I like your starting 5, but only if Jawai is running the point. Exum only to practice his post up moves.

You guys are being so rough. Andersen is not a crab... crabs can move sideways.

Recap up on PnR thanks to Craig Rayner with highlights video.

2014 FIBA World Cup: Boomers hold off Mexico for third straight win

I had that game pegged as a danger game but they got across the line and a win is a win.

Lithuania and Slovenia play after the Boomers tomorrow so Lithuania hold the key to our destiny (in part).

Re Andersen, his play is error prone and his low post, back to the basket moves are turnover candy for the opposition. His low post, isolation moves look slow and awkward but I suspect he is following direction as he has traditionally been a better stretch jump shooter than a low post beast.

Thank goodness Baynes and Jawai have performed so well as our other 3 big guys have been erratic (which shouldn't be surprising given Andersen has only returned to competitive basketball in the last few months and Motum and Bairstow are World Cup debutants).

I felt frustrated watching Andersen play.

What is the order of tomorrow's games? May be crucial as to whether we play before or after Slovenia

I am confused after watching the 4th quarter. Was either team playing basketball?

Big game Baynes.

Can we send an SOS to another power forward somewhere that can replace Anderson? We must have someone better.

Jawai has great court vision.

BROEKHOFF!

He is money

Just need to control this one, keep Burt Ritto off the glass

Sweet long twos from Anderson though.

Let's do it for Redfoo

Does Anderson have jelly hands?

Jawai is a great passer for his size

Did Shane Heal just refer to Baynes as "Outback Shaq"??

Also a bit off-topic, but what do people think of the WC schedule?

Is it just me or is the 'game a day with one rest day' excessive?

5 games in 6 days. At least maybe throw in another rest day in there IMO.

A bit off subject but I'm loving this a Double Dribble show. Wasn't giving it a lot of credit at first but have found myself laughing quite regularly.

Thought i would give everyone a heads up.

As a labour of love, and tribute to Mahersy, we have put together a retirement story on him and it will air throughout today and early tomoro on fox sports news.

in a FSN first, they allowed me a massive 5mins! for the long version, as they knew how much work went into it. so if you tune in to one of our hour long shows (and no one gets punched out at footy training or something today) then we should show the long 5min version.

The shorter one (which will be for our half hour shows) is more about his career, the longer one shows the brett we all know and love. with a lot of laughs to be had.

We are always crying out for more coverage, so keeping that in mind, can you keep your negative/know-it-all comments to yourself, its not productive.

Massive thanks have to go to Boti, the coach that can't be named, surmdog! and Steve Breheny for helping me accumulate all the old footage too.