RIO DE JANEIRO -- Count Brazilian legend Oscar Schmidt among those eager to see the United States and Spain reunite in Olympic basketball one round earlier than normal.
In a rematch of the last two gold-medal games, Team USA (6-0) meets Spain (4-2) in Friday's semifinals at 2:45 p.m. ET at the Carioca Arena 1.
"The United States should win," said Schmidt, who ranks as the all-time leading scoring in men's Olympic basketball and works now as a TV broadcaster.
"But Spain can win."
Much will depend on the health of Spanish center Pau Gasol, who, at 36, remains his country's most important player at both ends.