When did the men's basketball tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics take place?
The men's basketball tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics began on the 15th of August and ended on the 28th of August. The event took place in Athens, Greece.
Questions about Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament
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Who won the gold medal in the men's basketball tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics?
Argentina won its first ever Olympic gold medal in basketball by defeating Italy 84 to 69 on the 28th of August. This victory made Argentina the first Latin and Hispanic nation to obtain an Olympic gold medal in men's basketball.
Why was the United States team performance at the 2004 Summer Olympics considered historic?
The United States suffered three losses during the tournament which marked the most losses ever by the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team. It also became the first U.S. team to fail to win a gold medal since the 1988 Olympics.
Where were the games for the men's basketball tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics held?
The games were held at the Helliniko Olympic Indoor Arena and Olympic Indoor Hall. These venues hosted all matches from the preliminary rounds through the final medal games.
Which player received the MVP award for the men's basketball tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics?
Manu Ginóbili earned the MVP award for the entire tournament. His leadership guided the Argentine team through every stage of competition while scoring 13 points in the final game.