China’s men’s basketball team opened their Group B Olympic schedule with disappointingly one-sided defeats to group favourites Spain and Russia. On Sunday, China were defeated 97-81 by Spain, despite 30 points from the nation’s flag bearer, Yi Jianlin. Pau Gasol…
Spain despite getting off to a sluggish start, were able to come out on top against Australia, giving them a 2-0 record so far in this Olympic Games With the loss of captain Juan Carlos Navarro, Spain struggled with Australia…
Tuesday’s latest group game saw Argentina dip 64-71 against a Tony Parker-inspired France. Nine points down the stretch from the goggle-wearing Parker saw him to a team-high 17 and a vital win for the French. There were big games again…
‘Que partido!! Espectacular!! Sobran las palabras!!’ The words of Manu Ginobili following Argentina’s heavy opening win over Lithuania. For once Ginobili was outshone, despite pleasing statistics of 21 points and 10 rebounds on the night. Phoenix Suns new acquisition Luis…
Spain got off to winning ways in their bid to win Olympic gold with a 97-71 victory against a spirited China side. Despite losing to the EuroBasket champions, China showed much promise, which might be cause for concern when it…
