Sunday, August 24
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
by Kevin Pelton
Spain survived a scare from China, and form held in the other five matchups. > >
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