2012 Olympics – Men
Preliminary Round, Game 1: Argentina, Brazil, USA, Spain among first winners!
Turkish Airlines Euroleague stars, past and present, are already shining at the 2012 Olympic basketball tournament. Russia, Spain and Brazil won their respective games in Group A. Spain topped China 97-81, Brazil edged Australia 75-71 on late free throws by FC Barcelona Regal playmaker Marcelinho Huertas while Russia downed Great Britain 95-75 behind 35 points on 13-of-15 two-point shooting from reigning Euroleague MVP Andrei Kirilenko. Nigeria, USA and Argentina recorded respective wins in Group B. USA thrashed France 98-71, Nigeria bested Tunisia 60-56 behind 15 points and 9 rebounds from Alade Aminu of Elan Chalon and Argentina beat Lithuania 102-79 with 32 points from former Euroleague superstar Luis Scola. Action resumes with 6 more games on Tuesday.
FULL REPORT
Quarterfinal, Wednesday August 8, 2012
Game
CET
Game
CET
A1 vs. B4 (P65)
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B1 vs. A4 (P67)
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B2 vs. A3 (P66)
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A2 vs. B3 (P68)
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Semifinal, Friday August 10, 2012
Game
CET
Game
CET
Winner P65 vs. winner P66
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Winner P67 vs. winner P68
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Final, Sunday August 12, 2012
Game Bronze Medal
CET
Game Gold Medal
CET
Loser Semifinals
12:00
Winner Semifinals
16:00