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Men’s basketball

Team USA guard Kobe Bryant slips past Lithuania defender Jonas Valanciunas in the second half of a men's basketball prelim.

Team USA guard Kobe Bryant slips past Lithuania defender Jonas Valanciunas in the second half of a men’s basketball prelim.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

After demolishing most of its opponents through the quarterfinals, the U.S. men’s basketball team heads to a semifinal match with Argentina.

Russell Westbrook

Russell Westbrook leaps past Tunisia defenders for a first-half basket in a preliminary match.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

James Harden

Team USA’s James Harden dunks the ball during a quarterfinal matchup with Australia.   (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

LeBron James

U.S. forward LeBron James is pictured after the U.S. team beat Australia 119-86 during their quarterfinal match.  (Timothy A. Clary / AFP/Getty Images)

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National anthen

Team USA lines up for the national anthem before taking on the Australian basketball team.  (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Team USA

Kevin Durant, from left, Tyson Chandler and Carmelo Anthony celebrate late in the fourth quarter on their way to defeating Australia.  (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

Facing Kobe

Australian guard Matt Dellavedova takes on Kobe Bryant during their matchup.  (Mark Ralston / AFP/Getty Images)

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