Basketball at the 2008 Summer Olympics
USA Basketball Men's Team Brings Home Gold
Official Results of the Basketball Tournament
The United States men's basketball team won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The team defeated Spain in the gold medal game, 118-107. Kobe Bryant led the team in scoring with 20 points, and LeBron James added 19 points. The bronze medal was won by Argentina, who defeated Lithuania in the bronze medal game, 87-75.
The United States team was led by coach Mike Krzyzewski and featured a number of NBA stars, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Paul. The team went undefeated in the tournament, winning all eight of their games.
The gold medal was the United States' first in men's basketball since the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. The team's victory was a major accomplishment, as they were able to overcome a number of challenges, including a difficult schedule and a number of injuries.
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