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August 02, 2012 10:56 PM

USA whomps Nigeria 156-73 in men's basketball

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USA's Tyson Chandler (4) blocks the shot of Nigeria's Ejike Ugboaja (12). USA won 156-73.
USA's Tyson Chandler (4) blocks the shot of Nigeria's Ejike Ugboaja (12). USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Kobe Bryant (10) slam dunks against Nigeria. USA won 156-73.
USA's Kobe Bryant (10) slam dunks against Nigeria. USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Lebron James (6) slam dunks against Nigeria. USA won 156-73.
USA's Lebron James (6) slam dunks against Nigeria. USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) is all smiles as he returns to the USA bench after scoring 37 points by the end of the third quarter against Nigeria. USA won 156-73.
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) is all smiles as he returns to the USA bench after scoring 37 points by the end of the third quarter against Nigeria. USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Kobe Bryant (10) is guarded by Nigeria's Derrick Obasohan (13). USA won 156-73.
USA's Kobe Bryant (10) is guarded by Nigeria's Derrick Obasohan (13). USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Chris Paul is fouled by Nigeria's Tony Skinn.  USA won 156-73.
USA's Chris Paul is fouled by Nigeria's Tony Skinn. USA won 156-73. Los Angeles Times/MCT
USA's Anthony Davis drives to the basket, but is fouled by Nigeria's Chamberlain Oguchi, right, as Richard Oruche helps on defense.
USA's Anthony Davis drives to the basket, but is fouled by Nigeria's Chamberlain Oguchi, right, as Richard Oruche helps on defense. Los Angeles Times/MCT
USA's LeBron James and Kobe Bryant laugh on the bench during a game against Nigeria.  USA won 156-73.
USA's LeBron James and Kobe Bryant laugh on the bench during a game against Nigeria. USA won 156-73. Los Angeles Times/MCT
USA's Russell Westbrook knocks the ball away from Nigeria's Koko Archibong. USA won 156-73.
USA's Russell Westbrook knocks the ball away from Nigeria's Koko Archibong. USA won 156-73. Los Angeles Times/MCT
USA's Kobe Bryant is pressured by Nigeria's Derrick Obasohan. USA won 156-73.
USA's Kobe Bryant is pressured by Nigeria's Derrick Obasohan. USA won 156-73. Los Angeles Times/MCT
USA's Deron Williams (8) scores against Nigeria. USA won 156-73.
USA's Deron Williams (8) scores against Nigeria. USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Lebron James (6), left and Kobe Bryant share a laugh while on the bench during their game against Nigeria. USA won 156-73.
USA's Lebron James (6), left and Kobe Bryant share a laugh while on the bench during their game against Nigeria. USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) is all smiles as he returns to the USA bench after scoring 37 points by the end of the third quarter against Nigeria. USA won 156-73.
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) is all smiles as he returns to the USA bench after scoring 37 points by the end of the third quarter against Nigeria. USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) scores over Nigeria's Ike Diogu (6). USA won 156-73.
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) scores over Nigeria's Ike Diogu (6). USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) scores over Nigeria's Al-Farouq Aminu (7). USA won 156-73.
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) scores over Nigeria's Al-Farouq Aminu (7). USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) smiles as he prepares to make a move against Nigeria's Derrick Obasohan (13). USA won 156-73.
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) smiles as he prepares to make a move against Nigeria's Derrick Obasohan (13). USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Kobe Bryant (10) is guarded by Nigeria's Derrick Obasohan (13). USA won 156-73.
USA's Kobe Bryant (10) is guarded by Nigeria's Derrick Obasohan (13). USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Tyson Chandler (4) blocks the shot of Nigeria's Ike Diogu (6). USA won 156-73.
USA's Tyson Chandler (4) blocks the shot of Nigeria's Ike Diogu (6). USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Russell Westbrook (7) slam dunks against Nigeria. USA won 156-73.
USA's Russell Westbrook (7) slam dunks against Nigeria. USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) slam dunks against Nigeria. USA won 156-73.
USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) slam dunks against Nigeria. USA won 156-73. MCT
Nigeria's Chamberlain Oguchi (9) scores between USA's Andre Iguodala (9) and Kevin Love (11). USA won 156-73.
Nigeria's Chamberlain Oguchi (9) scores between USA's Andre Iguodala (9) and Kevin Love (11). USA won 156-73. MCT
Nigeria's Al-Farouq Aminu (7) slam dunks against USA. USA won 156-73.
Nigeria's Al-Farouq Aminu (7) slam dunks against USA. USA won 156-73. MCT
Nigeria's Tony Skinn (4) shoots over USA's Kevin Durant (5). USA won 156-73.
Nigeria's Tony Skinn (4) shoots over USA's Kevin Durant (5). USA won 156-73. MCT
Nigeria's Tony Skinn (4) is guarded by USA's Chris Paul (13). USA won 156-73.
Nigeria's Tony Skinn (4) is guarded by USA's Chris Paul (13). USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Lebron James (6) slam dunks against Nigeria. USA won 156-73.
USA's Lebron James (6) slam dunks against Nigeria. USA won 156-73. MCT
USA's Kobe Bryant (10) shoots against Nigeria. USA won 156-73.
USA's Kobe Bryant (10) shoots against Nigeria. USA won 156-73. MCT
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