Spain's Gasol looking for "something special" against USA

TOKYO, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Spain power forward Pau Gasol says Tuesday's Olympic men's basketball quarterfinal against the USA is the chance for the Spanish to "do something historic" as they continue their quest for an Olympic medal.

Spain were one of the favorites for a medal in Tokyo, but defeat to Slovenia on Sunday sees them drawn in the last eight to play the USA, who finished second in their qualifying grou