Olympic Recap: The Final Numbers

by Kevin Pelton

The per-possession stats and other advanced metrics at the end of the tournament in Beijing. > >

Sunday, August 24

Olympic Recap: Medal Round

by Kevin Pelton

The United States completed the great three-year experiment by winning a classic gold-medal game against a tough Spanish team. > >

Saturday, August 23

Olympic Preview: Gold Medal and Bronze Medal Games

by Kevin Pelton

The U.S. is the overwhelming favorite to reclaim top honors by beating Spain. In the undercard, Lithuania takes on a hobbled Argentina. > >

Friday, August 22

Olympic Recap: The Semifinals

by Kevin Pelton

The U.S. rode a big first quarter to a 20-point win, while Spain did good work in the fourth period to earn its spot in the gold-medal game. > >

Thursday, August 21

Olympic Preview: Semifinals

by Kevin Pelton

Argentina will have its hands full with the U.S. pressure, while Spain and Lithuania get together in a rematch of their World Championships showdown. > >

Wednesday, August 20

Olympic Recap: Quarterfinals

by Kevin Pelton

Argentina advances in a great finish over the Greeks, and the US puts away Australia to move to the semifinals. > >

Monday, August 18

Olympic Recap: Round Robin, Day Five

by Kevin Pelton

The U.S. completed its set of routs by hammering Germany, while the Aussies pulled off another big win heading into the elimination round. > >

Sunday, August 17

Olympic Recap: Round Robin, Day Four

by Kevin Pelton

The U.S. continued to run roughshod on the field, while Australia picked up an important win to reach the medal round. > >

Thursday, August 14

Olympic Recap: Round Robin, Day Three (Complete)

by Kevin Pelton

Team USA exacted a bit of revenge by shutting down the Greek pick-and-roll in a win early Thursday morning. (Updated with full results, 6:45 p.m. EDT.) > >

Wednesday, August 13

Olympic Recap: Round Robin #2

by Kevin Pelton

Spain survived a scare from China, and form held in the other five matchups. > >