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Monday, August 13, 2012
Olympic Basketball: 'USA vs Spain' Gold Medal Full Game Replay
LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 – The United States Dream Team of NBA stars captured their second successive Olympic men’s basketball gold medal and the 14th overall for America by beating Spain 107-100 in Sunday’s final.
Running unbeaten through the tournament as they did in 2008 when they also beat Spain in the final, the US multi-millionaire lineup of NBA elite claimed their fifth crown in the past six Olympics.
“I’m on cloud nine. It’s such a huge honour,” US star Kobe Bryant said after his final Olympic bow.
“It’s hard work and perseverance. I feel very fortunate to go to the Olympics twice and give it a go. I feel very lucky. It was nice.”
The Americans improved to 62-1 since revamping the national team program after settling for Olympic bronze in 2004.
“It’s a relief because if we don’t come back winners it’s a disaster,” US assistant coach Mike D’Antoni said.
But reigning European champion Spain, routed by the US NBA stars in a pre-Olympic exhibition game last month in Barcelona, stayed with the defending champions to the very end, keeping within reach until the final minutes.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
LIVE STREAM: 'USA vs Spain' Olympic Basketball Gold Medal Match
LONDON OLYMPICS 2012: Men's Basketball Gold Medal Match 'USA vs Spain'.
The Americans now take on their toughest competition of the Games with a gold-medal final game against Spain (5-2). Both Pau and Marc Gasol have been making opponents suffer inside, while Jose Calderon continues to orchestrate the efficient offense.
After losing its first two games, Spain has won five consecutive games and come into this contest fresh off of a come-from-behind victory over Russia. Pau Gasol led the way in the victory with 16 points and 12 rebounds in what was Spain's most resilient victory of the Games.
Meanwhile, the United States are playing like a team that won't even be contested in the final. They outright embarrassed Argentina 109-83 after beating them by six points prior to the start of the Games.
Kevin Durant leads the way for Team USA with 18 points per game, and has been the outright star for this team throughout the Games. His play has propelled his teammates and the shooting has been jaw-dropping from the Thunder talent.
After both Spain and the United States have made their promising runs, it will all come down to this one surefire thriller in London.
After losing its first two games, Spain has won five consecutive games and come into this contest fresh off of a come-from-behind victory over Russia. Pau Gasol led the way in the victory with 16 points and 12 rebounds in what was Spain's most resilient victory of the Games.
Meanwhile, the United States are playing like a team that won't even be contested in the final. They outright embarrassed Argentina 109-83 after beating them by six points prior to the start of the Games.
Kevin Durant leads the way for Team USA with 18 points per game, and has been the outright star for this team throughout the Games. His play has propelled his teammates and the shooting has been jaw-dropping from the Thunder talent.
After both Spain and the United States have made their promising runs, it will all come down to this one surefire thriller in London.
WATCH LIVE STREAMING OF 'USA vs SPAIN' MATCH BELOW:
*the match will start 3:00 PM London / 10:00 PM Manila (August 12, 2012)
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