Spain shrugged off a security scare that meant they tipped off in an empty arena as the 2012 silver medallists got an all-important first Olympic basketball win Thursday over Nigeria, 96-87. Spain, which also took silver in 2008, trailed underdog Nigeria by a point to start the fourth period, but balanced scoring down the stretch from their veteran Olympians helped them avoid a third straight loss. Big man Pau Gasol finished with 16 points and guard Ricky Rubio had 15.
