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Sep 12, 2010

USA now in the Finals of the 2010 FIBA World Championship

USA now in the Finals of the 2010 FIBA World Championship
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The NBA led USA National team defeated Lithuania, 89-74, to advance in the Finals of the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey.  Kevin Durant had 24 points in the first half of the game to lead the US offense, while the rest of the team handled the defensive end. It was the first defeat [...]


Sep 10, 2010

USA beats Russia to advance in the 2010 FIBA World Championship Semi-Finals

USA beats Russia to advance in the 2010 FIBA World Championship Semi-Finals
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The USA basketball team advanced to the Semi-Finals of the 2010 FIBA World Championship with a rousing win over Russia. The Americans showed its might with their speed and athleticism over the Russians’ physical and deliberate game, to win 89-79. Kevin Durant led the way for Team USA as he scored 33 points on 11-of-19 [...]


Sep 8, 2010

Lithuania advanced to quarterfinals with win versus China – 2010 FIBA World Championship

Lithuania advanced to quarterfinals with win versus China – 2010 FIBA World Championship
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Lithuania weathered China‘s furious rally in the fourth quarter to win, 78-67, in their Round-of-16 matchup of the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Istanbul, Turkey. Linas Kleiza, Lithuania‘s scoring machine, saved the game for the Lithuanians as he top scored with 30 points. Kleiza narrowly missed a double-double by grabbing 9 rebounds.


Sep 7, 2010

USA wins versus Angola in 2010 FIBA World Championship

USA wins versus Angola in 2010 FIBA World Championship
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Chauncy Billups had the hot hand early in the game and shoots the lights out in Istanbul, Turkey as the USA team romped over Angola, 121-66. The Americans now advanced to the next round of the 2010 FIBA World Championship and will face either Russia or New Zealand. The Americans grabbed the early lead, 22-7, [...]