Iranian Basketball Team

It was a bit ugly, but the U.S. beats Iran 88-51

CBS Sports: In a game that was really decided before it started, Team USA handled Iran 88-51 Wednesday [at the 2010 World Championships in Turkey]. But despite the lopsided score, there was a bit of a sour taste left after the final whistle. ... But man, credit Iran. They played as hard as any team I've seen in a double-digit game. Haddadi finished with 19 points and had probably 19 huge smiles. The Iran team had a great attitude throughout and grinded for all 40 minutes. The Iranians deserve a lot of credit for their performance, even if they were on the wrong end of a loss. Iran struggled mightily on offense, shooting only 30 percent and turning the ball over 24 times >>>

01-Sep-2010
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HAMED THE BEST

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Benyamin

The most common mistake all Iranian teams do, is:

by Benyamin on

ALL IRANIAN TEAMS HAVE TOO MUCH "RESPECT" FOR THEIR EUROPEAN OR NORTH AMERICAN OPPONANT!

I understand the US team is strong and more experienced and my comment is more general than anything. I wont celebrate anything but a pat on their back and encouraging words suffice it.

I sure hope one day Iranian teams will defeat most countries out there including the USA.


Midwesty

Nice!

by Midwesty on

Loved their energy! A big leap forward from last time US 106 - Iran 55. Very impressive!


yolanda

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by yolanda on

Very respectable performance......They are the best b-ball team in Asia!


iamfine

we will succeed

by iamfine on

When there is hope, there is a way. I am sure Iran will improve its technique in the near future. Yes we can

I am proud of them and yes they played great.


farokh2000

We should be proud of them

by farokh2000 on

These young men played way over my expectations. For a team coming from a Country with all the issues that they are facing, this was admirable work.

I am really proud of these young men.

 


Mehman

Viva Iran Viva the US

by Mehman on

Both teams are great and the peoples of both country are great!

I wish more friendly relations between the peoples and social institutions of the 2 countries.

Instead of bloody wars the 2 countries must play friendly games!

As a dual citizen I am proud to be an Iranian-American!

I am glad Iran played a fair game and was a 'roo-sefid' loser. Many commentators praised Iran's efforts in this game! Don't forget: the US basketball team is number one in the world.