Aug

14

Spain Undefeated Tops Germany 72-59

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The National Team of Spain had an anemic shooting day from the field, shooting just 37.5% (24-64) from the floor. But it was good enough to get them past Germany 72-59 and to remain undefeated in the Beijing Olympics. Spain now 3-0 started out the game looking like they were destined for defeat as Germany led 15-12 at the end of the first quarter. But Spain came back with a strong second quarter and held a 39-36 lead at the half. They put the game away in the third quarter as they led 59-48 heading into the final period of the contest. Alex Mumbru led Spain with 14 points, Pau Gasol and Jose Calderon each scored 13. Steffan Hamann led all scorers with 15 points for Germany. Spain will take on Team USA Saturday.

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Aug

14

Lithuania Defeats Russia 86-79 Now 3-0 in Olympics

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Rimantas Kauenas came off the bench for Lithuania and scored 20 points, as the Lithuanian National team defeated Russia 86-79. The victory now gives the Lithuanians a 3-0 record in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Russia had the advantage at the end of the first quarter, as led by a razor thin margin of 24-23 at the end of the period. But Lithuania had the lead as the two opponents reached the half leading 44-41. The Lithuanians increased their lead at the end of the third quarter to 69-62. Russia stayed within striking distance in the final period but could not get over the hump. J.R. Holden led all scorers as he had 25 points in the loss. Lithuania will take on Croatia in the next round, Russia now at 1-2 will face Australia.

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Aug

14

Mo Williams Conference Call

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This is the Conference call on Thursday August 14, that the Cleveland Cavaliers held to introduce new point guard Mo Williams to the media. Williams was traded to Cleveland from the Milwaukee Bucks in a three team deal on Wednesday. Along with Williams is Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown.

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Aug

14

Team USA Burns Greece 92-69 Now 3-0 In Olympics

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It was a feeling that had been stuck in their craws since 2006. Every time Team USA took the court there was that sickening feeling in the pits of their stomachs when they thought back on the 2006 World Championships, and how the National team for Greece had handed their lunch to them. That is?one of the reasons that Team USA has been nicknamed the “Redeem Team”?because of that loss in Japan as they fell to the Greeks 101-95.

There is a very good probability that Team USA goes on to the win the Gold Medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. But?as far as they get, there will be no victory that will be sweeter than the one that they earned on Thursday. Team USA held Greece to just 41.3% (26-63) shooting from the floor?as they won in a rather lopsided victory 92-69. The American are now 3-0 so far in the Olympic games.

Kobe Bryant and Chris Bosh each led the United States team with 18 points apiece. Team USA shot 53.7% (36-67) from the floor for the game. The first quarter was competitively played with the Americans ahead 20-16 at the end of the period. But then there was an offensive explosion for Team USA as they had a very healthy 51-32 lead at the half. Greece played well again in the second half but never recovered from the second quarter,

Bryant along with his 18 points, had 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block. Chris Bosh came off the bench to score his 18 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals in the victory. Dwyane Wade who has proven that he is all the way back from last season’s injuries had another great game, 17 points, 6 steals, 5 assists, 3 rebounds. LeBron James scored 13 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 steals.

Theo Papaloukas led the team from Greece with 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal. Vassilis Spanoulis scored 14 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal. Team USA will play Spain on Saturday.

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Aug

14

ESPN: Team USA Cruises Past Greece, 92-69

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Aug

14

ESPN: Cavs Acquire Mo Williams

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Aug

14

Brandon Roy To Have Left Knee Scoped

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The “Associated Press” reported Wednesday that Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy will undergo arthroscopic surgery Thursday to repair damage in his left knee. Roy underwent a MRI on Tuesday that revealed he had a tear of his meniscus. The Blazers are holding off setting a return date for the player who just completed his second year in the Association. Portland was looking forward? to pairing Roy with center Greg Oden in the starting lineup this season. Oden who was the number one pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, missed last year after undergoing micro-fracture surgery on his knee, before the campaign started. Roy has been the Blazers go to player in his two years in the Association. He has averaged 18.1 points, 5.0 assists, 4.6 rebounds, per game in his career.

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