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Video highlights from China-Spain game

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
by John

In case you missed it, here’s a 5-minute video of some of the big plays from today’s game. Requires the installation of a Microsoft Silverlight plugin. If you don’t have it, you’ll be prompted to install it, close down your browser, and restart your browser.

China loses big 4th quarter lead to Spain, then loses in OT

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
by John

It was a heartbreaker for China on Tuesday, giving up a 14-point lead to Spain in the fourth quarter and losing in overtime 85-75.

Yao Ming picked up 2 fouls in the fourth quarter, played 30 minutes, and scored 11 points, grabbed 9 boards, dished 3 assists, and had 3 steals.

However, because Yao was double-teamed so much, he had to pass the ball from inside the paint, leading to most of his 4 turnovers. But that inside-out game helped the Chinese build their lead, as China hit 10-of-28 three-pointers for the game.

After Spain made their furious comeback to put the game into overtime, China’s chances of winning took a big blow when Yao fouled out after fouling Pau Gasol on a 3-point play.

Click here for Raymond’s photos from the game in the YaoMania! forum.

To read more about the game, click here. To see the boxscore, click here.