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Bogut update: Ankle injury won't sideline center vs. U.S.; Team USA downs Russia; another crazy Bogut-Yao photo
Bogut update: Ankle injury won't sideline center vs. U.S.; Team USA downs Russia; another crazy Bogut-Yao photo
A minor ankle injury Andrew Bogut suffered last week benched the Aussie center in the second half Friday against Argentina, but he's sure to play in the Aussie's next Olympic warm-up Tuesday ayem in Shanghai against Team USA.  Contrary to a report on JSOnline yesterday suggesting that the Bucks center was injured in the Argentina game, Bogut tweaked the ankle during ...
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Monday Notes: USA bests Russia, Up next: Australia
Brew Hoop — ... defensive rotations and defensive transitions on the big stage. Upside and Motor provides a well-done Team USA Blogger Roundtable with familiar names like Henry Abbott, Matt Moore, and Ryan McNeil adding their thoughts. Charles Gardner confirms reports that Andrew Bogut sat out most of the second half of Australia's narrow loss to Argentina on Saturday. The Bob Boozer Jinx speculates about Bogut's chances  of playing against teammate Redd and Team USA, and talks Olympics. ...

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