Thanks to a little insomnia I just watched the Germany vs Canada extended highlight video. (35min)
Youtube: Germ vs Can
Box Score: Germ vs Can
Box Score: USA vs Can
I didn't get to watch the full game between us and Canada, but it wouldn't surprise me if they play us tougher. Germany was the superior half-court team but their lack of quickness at the guard position hurt them when Canada turned up the pressure.
Canada seems to be figuring out who their best players are - and I expect Tynes/Telefort/Mahi to play 30min. Also looks like their bigs have figured out their role as well - crash the glass. The bigs are pretty athletic as well. Tynes was the catalyst for Canada.
Fatigue might play a factor as well. Canada played an OT game and had to press to come back. However, our game was pretty intense as well - so it wouldn't surpise me if both teams struggle from 3.
Youtube: Germ vs Can
Box Score: Germ vs Can
Box Score: USA vs Can
I didn't get to watch the full game between us and Canada, but it wouldn't surprise me if they play us tougher. Germany was the superior half-court team but their lack of quickness at the guard position hurt them when Canada turned up the pressure.
Canada seems to be figuring out who their best players are - and I expect Tynes/Telefort/Mahi to play 30min. Also looks like their bigs have figured out their role as well - crash the glass. The bigs are pretty athletic as well. Tynes was the catalyst for Canada.
Fatigue might play a factor as well. Canada played an OT game and had to press to come back. However, our game was pretty intense as well - so it wouldn't surpise me if both teams struggle from 3.
