sports.espn.go.com - 8/22/2008
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BEIJING -- (AP) Pau Gasol had 19 points as Spain defeated Lithuania 91-86 on Friday night to advance to the Olympic gold medal game for the first time since 1984. Rudy Fernandez bounced back from a third-quarter head injury to score 18 for the Spaniards, who will face either the United States or Argentina for the gold medal on Sunday. The U.S. drubbed Spain 119-82 in pool play. Spain is ...
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Opals Go For Gold, Spain Will Play For Gold and Dragons Look At New Import
JR, On Fire —
... Fowles will be key for the Aussies slowing down the Red, White and Blue. The Opals will need to contain the USA front court if they are to win this game but it is Opal Harrower that will need to control the tempo for the Aussies in their quest for Olympic Gold. My prediction: Aussies by 13. Hoops News Spain advances to gold medal game. boxscore Team USA wants ...
Going For Gold
The Cowhide Globe —
... because of injury, Raul Lopez jumped into the starting line-up for Spain and helped lead the Spaniards to a 91-86 victory over Lithuania. Lopez played 19 minutes for the Spanish team and provided 7 points, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 rebounds, while also hitting clutch free throws at the end of the game to ensure a Gold Medal Match-up with the USA. ...
Is it safe?
Lakers Blog —
... , but the US came out on top. They'll play Spain for the gold. At some point. When it'll be on TV is anyone's guess. BK
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FOXSports.com News for NBA 8/22/2008
Pau Gasol had 19 points as Spain defeated Lithuania 91-86 on Friday night to advance to the Olympic gold medal game for the first time since 1984.
Rudy Fernandez bounced back from a third-quarter head injury to score 18 for the Spaniards, who will ...
