Bryant converted a clutch four-point play with 3:10 remaining. Wade added another 3-pointer that made it 111-104 with just over 2 minutes left.

“They began to celebrate during a break after some technical fouls on Spain with 26 seconds left, then partied at midcourt when it was over with “Born in the USA” blaring over the arena’s speakers.”

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China started the game with a 3 by Yao Ming and then China went on to make 8 of the team’s first 12 three … [visit site to read more]

“I want U.S.A. basketball to be dominant again,” he says emphatically. “Every time people see the red, white and blue, they fear us.” Lebron said.

Lebron James is not only leading a team of all stars but he is also guaranteeing the gold medal.

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LeBron shot an impressive 11-for-15 from the field, including a sparkling 8-for-11 from behind the arc. Dwight Howard hit all seven of his shot attempts en route to 20 points, and Carmelo Anthony wrapped added 16.

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Brian Windhorst of the Akron Beacon Journal discussed Lebron’s shooting on his blog:

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Lebron James added 15 points and Carmelo Anthony added 18 points in the 91-76 victory over Argentina.

Team USA will face Puerto Rico in Saturday’s second semifinal game. A victory there gives them a berth in the 2008 Olympics in China.

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Last night when Team USA played Uruguay, he shot 11 for 11 and made all of his four three pointers. That is all in 14 minutes of play time. All starters rested the entire second half. visit site to read more]

Lebron was 11 of 11 from the field and made all his 3-ponts attempts, and that was all done in the first half.

James raised his tournament-leading shooting percentage to an almost comical 79.7 percent (47-of-59). He is 14-of-20 from 3-point range, a 70 percent mark that also leads the event.

The Americans will face fellow unbeaten Argentina on Thursday in the final game of the second round. A victory … [visit site to read more]

James’s teammates rushed to bump chests with him to celebrate the just-inside-of-half-court shot that gave the United States a 19-point lead.

Lebron is doing what he usually does and being the energy man for his teammates. After a lethargic first half against Mexico, James took over in the second half and score 15 points including three three-pointers in the first seven … [visit site to read more]

Oden, who this week resumed basketball workouts for the first time since undergoing a tonsillectomy July 14, said he is contemplating the situation and consulting with his mother.

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“The 22-year-old star is wise beyond his years and arguably the best player on Team USA – and he does it all without toting a bunch of personal baggage. He dances on stage at the ESPYs, … [visit site to read more]

“I’m going to play,” James told The Associated Press. “I’ve had enough time off, and knowing my body more than anybody, I’m ready to play. I don’t know how much I’m going to play or how extensively, but I’ll be ready.”

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Team USA managing director Jerry Colangelo told ESPN.com that James could be jeopardizing his status as one of the five or six core players for the Beijing Olympics.

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“I wasn’t sweating, but it makes it a lot more fun when you’re with a great team,” James told … [visit site to read more]