London Olympic Basketball

USA Squeak Past Lithuania 99-94 to Avoid Huge Upset Loss

USA Squeak Past Lithuania 99-94 to Avoid Huge Upset Loss

0 / August 4, 2012 5:55 pm

Team USA got a huge scare before escaping with a thrilling 99-94 hard-earned win over Lithuania to stay undefeated in the men’s basketball competition of the 2012 London Olympics. After trailing by eight points after their first period and by

Russia Stuns Spain 77-74 to Take Top Spot in Group B

Russia Stuns Spain 77-74 to Take Top Spot in Group B

0 / August 4, 2012 4:34 pm

Russia took the top spot in Group B and could have avoided a semifinals showdown with USA after scoring a stunning come-from-behind win over Spain, 77-74, the day four of the men’s basketball competition in the 2012 London Olympics. Russia

USA Routs Czech Republic 88-61 After Slow Start

USA Routs Czech Republic 88-61 After Slow Start

0 / August 4, 2012 1:15 am

USA had another slow but managed to pick up their form quickly to hammer out a dominating 88-61 win over Czech Republic to stay perfect in the women’s basketball competition of the 2012 London Olympics. Czech Republic was on target

Great Britain Absorbs Heartbreaking 80-77 Loss to France in OT

Great Britain Absorbs Heartbreaking 80-77 Loss to France in OT

0 / August 3, 2012 11:11 pm

Great Britain women absorbed another heart-breaking defeat on Friday night, losing to Spain, 80-77, in overtime to remain winless in their 2012 London Olympics women’s basketball campaign. Great Britain looked poise to escape with a stunning win that will mark

Turkey Deals China’s First Loss in 2012 London Women’s Basketball

Turkey Deals China’s First Loss in 2012 London Women’s Basketball

0 / August 3, 2012 6:06 pm

After winning in their first three games, Asian champions China were tipped to win on Friday night, but Turkey spoiled their bid as they dismantled the Chinese squad, 82-55, in day four of the 2012 London Olympics women’s basketball. Nevriye

Australia Scores Crucial 70-66 Win Over Russia

Australia Scores Crucial 70-66 Win Over Russia

0 / August 3, 2012 2:42 pm

Australia scored a crucial win on Friday as they handed Russia their first defeat of the tournament after holding on to a hard-earned 70-66 win the day four of the women’s basketball competition of the 2012 London Olympics. Liz Cambage

USA Manhandles Nigeria 156-73 in Record-Setting Night

USA Manhandles Nigeria 156-73 in Record-Setting Night

0 / August 3, 2012 1:00 am

Team USA is the favorite to win the gold and when they shot like the way they did on Thursday night they will absolutely be unbeatable. USA cruised to a remarkable 156-73 win over Nigeria on night where records were

Great Britain Put Up Gallant Stand Before Losing to Spain 79-78

Great Britain Put Up Gallant Stand Before Losing to Spain 79-78

0 / August 2, 2012 9:38 pm

Almost but not quite for Great Britain as they put up a gallant stand against powerhouse Spain before losing to powerhouse Spain, 79-78, in the ongoing men’s basketball competition of the 2012 London Olympics. Trailing for the entire match against

Russia Escapes with 75-74 Win Over Brazil in a Thriller

Russia Escapes with 75-74 Win Over Brazil in a Thriller

0 / August 2, 2012 6:25 pm

Vitaliy Fridzon hit a three-point dagger off a perfectly executed play to lead Russia to a thrilling 75-74 win to stay undefeated in Group B of the men’s basketball competition of the 2012 London Olympics. Trailing 74-72 after veteran Brazilian

Argentina Overcomes Early Scare to Dispatch Tunisia 92-69

Argentina Overcomes Early Scare to Dispatch Tunisia 92-69

0 / August 2, 2012 5:15 pm

Argentina had a slow start but managed to quickly find their rhythm to cruise to a 92-69 victory over African champion Tunisia in day three of men’s basketball competition of the 2012 London Olympics. Tunisia came out firing on all