Team USA hopes for Olympic Gold gets its first test--and Nets' fans get their first real look at Yi Jianlian--Sunday morning as the United States battles China in the final game of the first day of Olympic basketball competition. The game, which airs at 10:15 a.m. EDT, will be attended by President Bush. "I think it's a great game to start with", writes Dwyane Wade.
- Wade, men's team soaking in Olympics - Dwyane Wade - AP
- U.S. men look to avoid another slow start - Luciana Chavez - Miami Herald
- Olympic Basketball Preview: First Round - Wendell Maxey - HoopsWorld
- China, Yao face tough road against U.S., Germany - Fran Blinebury - Houston Chronicle
- No Doubting Wade Anymore - John Schuhmann - NBA.com
- To end its Bronze Age, US has to beat tough field - AP
- U.S. preparing for China (video) - NBC Olympics
- 10 questions as Team USA begins opening-round play - Chris Sheridan - ESPN
- Opening tip: The Redeem Team quickly gets a barometer game - Scott Howard-Cooper - Sacramento Bee
- Basketball giants set for dream tie... but nobody mention politics - Des Kelly - Daily Mail
- For U.S. men's basketball team, a road game like no othe - Mark Heisler - Los Angeles Times
- Matchup With U.S. Men to Mark China's Rise as a Hoops Hot Spot - Michael Lee - Washington Post
- Americans face tall test in opener with China - Doug Smith - Toronto Star