BARCELONA, Spain (Reuters) - It was the closest margin of victory, but the team basketball in the United States to defend the approach of his Olympic title, but coach Mike Krzyzewski said of the victory Argentina 86-80 on a valuable lesson on your computer.
"We learned a lot," he said, pointing the way called the rule of traveling by international referees, as proud and Argentina fought atmosphere to play in Barcelona, where the Dream Team roared to the gold in 1992.
"It is a violation of international travel in baseball does not complain about it," said coach redesign quick feet, which has been called on numerous occasions against LeBron James.
"We generally do not call the United States. And they must adapt. Represents four bags that have a positive flow away from us. These things add up. We learn a computer. A game like this This helps us a lot. "
Twice the Americans blew that 20 point lead in Argentina, bronze medalist in Beijing 2004 Olympic champion, to see the fighting game strong and experienced striker Luis Scola Manu Ginobili and Carlos Delfino outside shooting.
"It was a great match for us because we played against the champion," he said. "I thought it was really our first game. They had the crowd of officials. It was great for us to get a taste of things. "
Krzyzewski praised Kevin Durant, for an evening of breathtaking game high scorer with 27 points, followed by a bright red 7-11 beyond the arc down in the face of a wide range of defense in Argentina.
"I thought Kevin was sensational tonight, against man and zone," he said.
Learning experience
Also stated that during the contest closing was a good learning experience.
"We had to beat a good start to move the ball, shots. Then Argentina has done an excellent job it was to stop. We learned a lot tonight," he said.
But the lessons have included American players, the coach said.
"We must work the works that are not produced in our basketball, such as travel and possession of six points, which charged Chris (Paul) with two fouls and had six points to get used to this exchange.
"We must be better, so do not let go, things like that with us."
In this sequence in the second quarter was Facundo Campazzo guard fouled hard on his way to the basket by Paul, who was hit with a flagrant foul.
He made three free throws, followed by a triple inbounded the ball to Argentina. It also led to act in a certain pressure and the words Scola and Durant.
"Chris has been a technical foul and Scola is a bit too, and I can reach anyone in the face of my point guard, so I had to try to break it," said Durant.
"We are a team, stick together so that we can and that's what we did. Unfortunately, we gave them six points in this section. We do not use our heads a little better, will take over our emotions and be smart. "
(Edited by John O'Brien; For the latest Olympic http://www.reuters.com/london-olympics-2012)
"We learned a lot," he said, pointing the way called the rule of traveling by international referees, as proud and Argentina fought atmosphere to play in Barcelona, where the Dream Team roared to the gold in 1992.
"It is a violation of international travel in baseball does not complain about it," said coach redesign quick feet, which has been called on numerous occasions against LeBron James.
"We generally do not call the United States. And they must adapt. Represents four bags that have a positive flow away from us. These things add up. We learn a computer. A game like this This helps us a lot. "
Twice the Americans blew that 20 point lead in Argentina, bronze medalist in Beijing 2004 Olympic champion, to see the fighting game strong and experienced striker Luis Scola Manu Ginobili and Carlos Delfino outside shooting.
"It was a great match for us because we played against the champion," he said. "I thought it was really our first game. They had the crowd of officials. It was great for us to get a taste of things. "
Krzyzewski praised Kevin Durant, for an evening of breathtaking game high scorer with 27 points, followed by a bright red 7-11 beyond the arc down in the face of a wide range of defense in Argentina.
"I thought Kevin was sensational tonight, against man and zone," he said.
Learning experience
Also stated that during the contest closing was a good learning experience.
"We had to beat a good start to move the ball, shots. Then Argentina has done an excellent job it was to stop. We learned a lot tonight," he said.
But the lessons have included American players, the coach said.
"We must work the works that are not produced in our basketball, such as travel and possession of six points, which charged Chris (Paul) with two fouls and had six points to get used to this exchange.
"We must be better, so do not let go, things like that with us."
In this sequence in the second quarter was Facundo Campazzo guard fouled hard on his way to the basket by Paul, who was hit with a flagrant foul.
He made three free throws, followed by a triple inbounded the ball to Argentina. It also led to act in a certain pressure and the words Scola and Durant.
"Chris has been a technical foul and Scola is a bit too, and I can reach anyone in the face of my point guard, so I had to try to break it," said Durant.
"We are a team, stick together so that we can and that's what we did. Unfortunately, we gave them six points in this section. We do not use our heads a little better, will take over our emotions and be smart. "
(Edited by John O'Brien; For the latest Olympic http://www.reuters.com/london-olympics-2012)
