The US Basketball Team is near in getting those gold medals; they are up to it! As the US expected, with the gold medal getting closer, the games are getting tougher.
The 2008 U.S. Men's Olympic Team (6-0) demolished Australia (3-3) in the second and third quarters on its way to a 116-85 win and a 2008 Olympic semifinal berth Wednesday night at Wukesong Arena in Beijing, China. The victory improved the USA record to 6-0 and advanced the squad into the semifinals. The United States will play defending champion Argentina on Friday night for a spot in Sunday's gold medal game. The Argentines beat Greece 80-78 in a quarterfinal victory watched from behind the baseline by Bryant and members of the U.S. coaching staff.
Kobe Bryant turned in a 25-point performance as all 12 U.S. players scored in the contest, including five in double figures. LeBron James added 16 points for the Americans, who are guaranteed a chance to play for a medal. They need two more wins for their first gold medal in a major international competition since the 2000 Sydney Games. Anthony had 15 points for the Americans, who blew by the 103 points they averaged in group play and shot 57 percent.
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