The optimism that came from the U.S. defeating Spain has quickly been slaughtered with a 89-81 loss to Argentina in the semifinals.  The U.S. run for the gold is now over and their only consolation is bronze.

Manu Ginobili led Argentina to the victory with a most impresive game, scoring 28 points.  They will play the winner of the Italy-Lithuania game in the gold medal contest.