Unlike their Spanish counterparts, however, the Lithuanians had an easy time disposing of the Del Harris-led Chinese squad.

Following the loss to Argentina, it was the first U.S. team to fail to win a gold medal since the 1988 Olympics.

The United States would not lose three games in a major tournament again until the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

All times are local (UTC+3) The United States won its first bronze medal since 1988 by avenging the preliminary loss to Lithuania of one week earlier.

All times are local (UTC+3) Argentina won its first ever Olympic gold medal in basketball and became the first Latin and Hispanic nation to obtain an Olympic gold medal in men's basketball.