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Bryant, James and Wade Dazzle as Team USA Routs China, 101-70
Yao Ming opened the scoring with a three pointer and China kept the game close in the first half but Team USA relied on defensive pressure, depth and athleticism to prevail 101-70 in an Olympic preliminary round contest that is widely being termed the most watched basketball game ever. Dwyane Wade (19 points), LeBron James (18 points) and Kobe Bryant (13 points) led the charge for Team USA.
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Team USA Dunks on China’s Collective Heads
Empty the Bench — ... Yao Ming’s own admission, this Chinese team has “no chance” to win an Olympic medal. Team USA should be considered the clear-cut favorite for the gold until something changes, but this win isn’t anything to get too excited about. It sure was a hell of a lot of fun to watch though. Related: - Behind the box score, where fine first impressions are made - U.S. beats China 101-70 in Olympic opener - Bryant, James and Wade Dazzle as Team USA Routs China, 101-70

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