Spain met their expectations in their opening Olympic Games match. Scariolo’s players earned their first victory (97-81) against an assertive Chinese team that did not give up at any point during the encounter. Although it took its time to come to the fore in the match, the national team tipped the balance in their favor, scoring 34 points in the second quarter of a match in which the offenses clearly imposed themselves upon the defenses. Rudy Fernández scored the most points of the Madrid players on show, scoring seven points, while Reyes (2), Rodríguez (5) and Llull (2) also helped their side to victory.