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2008年8月24日20:00，西班牙队vs立陶宛队，迎来奥运会男篮No.3之争，即铜牌争夺战打响。

Spain's starting lineup: Lopez, Rudy Fernandez, Carlos, Reyes, Gasol.

Lithuania's starting lineup: Jaskovicius, Koknas, Siskauskas, Javtokas, Lavrinovic.

Wukesong Stadium, Gasol and Lavrinovic jumped the ball in the middle circle, and the Spanish team took the lead to get the ball.

After the opening, the two teams entered into a confrontational attack, scoring continuously, 2:2, 4:4, Fernandez scored 3 points from the outside, Gasol succeeded in the inside attack, 9:4, Spain led by 5 points.

Javtokas and Siskauskas succeeded in attacking successively, and they fought back, and the Lithuanian team caught up with the score.

Garbajosa hit 3 points from the outside, and Koknas scored 4 points in a row. With 3 minutes and 30 seconds left in the first quarter, at 13:12, the Lithuanian team narrowed the point difference by 1 point.

Gasol hit a jumper, Jaskovicius made a layup, Cokernas hit a 3-pointer, 15:17, and the Lithuanian team led by 2 points.

Garbajosa hit a 3-pointer from the outside, Jimenez also scored a 3-pointer, and the Spanish team overtook the score again.

Petravicius scored inside offensively, 21:19, the Spanish team led by 2 points, and the first quarter ended.

After the start of the second quarter, Muburu scored 3 points, and Gasol also scored 3 points successfully. The Spanish team played a 7:1 offensive climax, which widened the point difference in one fell swoop, 28:20, and the Spanish team led by 8. point.

Jaskovicius scored 3 points successfully, Jasatis made two free throws, 28:25, the Lithuanian team narrowed the point difference to 3 points.

Rodriguez hit a jumper, Jasatis and Lavrinovic hit 3 points respectively, 30:31, the Lithuanian team overtook the score.

Gasol and Lopez each hit a goal, Lavrinovic hit another 3 points, 34:34, Spain equalized the score.

贾萨蒂斯再次命中3分，贾夫托卡斯两罚全中，34：39，半场前1分29秒时立陶宛队将分差扩大到5分。

Lopez and Fernandez fouled one after another, and each made two free throws. Jasatis scored another 3 points, 38:42, and the Spanish team narrowed the point difference to 4 points.

Rubio fouled the Lithuanian team again and made two free throws, 40:42, the Lithuanian team led by 2 points, and the first half ended.

Lithuania's Jasatis scored 11 points in the first half, Jaskovicius scored 9 points, Koknas scored 7 points, Lavrinovic scored 6 points and 4 rebounds.

Spain's Pau Gasol scored 9 points, Fernandez scored 7 points, Garbajosa scored 6 points.

At the beginning of the third quarter, Reyes received a pass from Lopez and hit a jumper with an emergency stop. At 42:42, the Spanish team equalized the score.

Looking back, Javtokas succeeded in scoring 3 points, and Cokernas also made two free throws. 42:47, Lithuania led by 5 points.

Jimenez, Gasol Jr. and Fernandez each scored two points. They led the team to a 6:3 counterattack climax. The Spanish team narrowed the point difference to 2 points. Cokernas made two free throws. The Lithuanian team has a stable lead.

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Then the scores of the two sides rose alternately, and the Lithuanian team still held the lead.

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Rubio made another foul and made two free throws. At 59:59, Spain equalized the score.

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Jassatis hit a 3-pointer from the outside, Gasol responded with a 3-pointer, 62:62, and the two teams continued to tie.

Lavrinovic succeeded with a three-pointer against Gasol, and at the same time caused Gasol's defensive foul, 3+1, successfully scored 4 points, 62:66, Lithuania led by 4 points, and the third quarter ended.

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At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Spanish team took the lead in scoring 4 points in a row, tying the score.

Siskauskas made two free throws, Gasol scored 3 points, 69:68, the Spanish team overtook the score.

Jascovicius made a layup, Reyes and Fernandez each scored two points, 73:70, Spain led by 3 points.

Lavrinovic hit 3 points from the outside, Fernandez scored 5 points in a row, Gasol made two free throws, 4 and a half minutes before the end, 79:73, Spain led by 6 points.

Cokernas missed 3 points from the outside, Jimenez counterattacked and fouled, and made two free throws, 81:73, the Spanish team widened the point difference to 8 points.

Jaskovicius hit 3 points from the outside and caused a foul by the Spanish team. He scored 4 points successfully, 81:77, and the Lithuanian team narrowed the point difference to 4 points.

After Jimenez and Jaskovicius both made two free throws, Gasol made one of two free throws, Sis Kauskas hit a jumper, 84:81, and the Lithuanian team approached the point difference to 3 points.

Fernandez made two free throws, Lopez made one of two free throws, 87:81, Spain led by 6 points.

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Looking back, the scores of the two teams rose alternately. The Spanish team always took the lead relying on the inside advantage. Time ran out, and the Lithuanian team had no choice but to lose.

91:86, the Spanish team defeated the Lithuanian team by 5 points and won the Olympic No.3 (bronze medal), and the Lithuanian team No.4.

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Gasol had 19 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks; Rudy Fernandez had 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals; Reyes had 13 points, 7 Rebounds, Gasol Jr. scored 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists; Navarro 15 points, Garbajosa scored 8 points.

Jassatis had 17 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists; Jaskovicius had 19 points, 6 assists, 2 steals; Jav Tokas had 15 points, 4 rebounds; Lavrino Vitch scored 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks; Cokernas scored 11 points, Siskauskas scored 7 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals.

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Gasol was interviewed by Spanish media after the game

Spanish reporter: "Congratulations to the national team for winning the bronze medal. Is this among your expected goals?"

Gasol: "Our goal has always been to strive for medals and challenge the US team."

Spanish reporter: "The Huaxia team stood out and won the Olympic championship. Is this beyond your expectations?"

Gasol: "No, I know Li Kang's ability. Under the leadership of him and Yao Ming, the Huaxia team won the championship without a single victory. They are no longer the weak team they used to be. With Li Kang's offensive and defensive abilities, everything is possible! "

Spanish reporter: "There are two of your Lakers teammates participating in this Olympics, and they will play against each other as opponents in the international arena. Is there any difference between this and the Lakers?"

Gasol: "The Lakers game only represents an individual, while the Olympic game represents a country. The offensive and defensive abilities of Kobe and Li Kang are at the historical level. It is very interesting to compete with them as opponents in the Olympic Games!"