China led comfortably all game against medal favorites Spain, but let a big lead disappear in the fourth quarter then lost Yao Ming in overtime before finally falling to the experienced Spaniards by 10 points, 85-75.

Pau Gasol was huge for Spain, finishing with 29 points and 8 rebounds while Rudy Fernandez would have had Portland fans smiling with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Youngster Ricky Rubio was terrific defensively, making life difficult for the Chinese point guards.

Lui Wei led the Chinese with 19 points, including 4-7 from behind the three point arc while Zhu Fangyu was also strong from distance, finishing 5-8 from three for 15 points.

Yao Ming had 11 points and 9 rebounds before fouling out while Yi Jianlian had 9 rebounds and only four points.