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2016 Olympics Basketball Results

2016 Rio Olympic Games Basketball Tournament Men

Competition Schedule, Results, Stats, and More

A Summary of the Tournament

The men's basketball tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro began on August 6 and concluded on August 21. The tournament featured 12 teams divided into two groups of six. The top four teams from each group advanced to the knockout stage, which consisted of a single-elimination tournament.

In the group stage, the United States finished with a perfect 5-0 record, followed by Spain (4-1), Lithuania (3-2), Croatia (3-2), Argentina (2-3), and Brazil (1-4). In the knockout stage, the United States defeated Spain 82-76 in the semifinals and Serbia 96-66 in the final to win the gold medal. Spain defeated Australia 89-88 in the bronze medal game.

The United States' victory marked their third consecutive Olympic gold medal in men's basketball. Kevin Durant led the United States in scoring, averaging 19.4 points per game, while Kyrie Irving led the team in assists, averaging 4.7 assists per game.

Conclusion

The 2016 Rio Olympic Games basketball tournament was a memorable event that featured some of the best players in the world. The United States' victory was a testament to their dominance in the sport, while Spain and Lithuania's performances were also impressive. The tournament will be remembered for its exciting games and its impact on the sport of basketball.


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