Men’s volleyball: United States vs. Russia

David Lee and Matthew Anderson of the United States leave court as the Russian volleyball team celebrates its victory. (Elsa / Getty Images)

Aug. 4, 2012 5:54 PM PT

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The defending champion U.S. team blew a two-set lead and lost to Russia in their preliminary volleyball match. The Americans are still on top of their group with three wins, one loss and one match still to play against Tunisia on Monday.

Dmitriy Ilinykh of Russia blocks a shot by Clayton Stanley of the United States. (Elsa / Getty Images)

Russians form a high wall in attempt to block a spike from Matthew Anderson of the United States. (Elsa / Getty Images)

Russia’s Sergey Tetyukhin, right, and Sergey Grankin celebrate their victory against the United States. (Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP / Getty Images)

Donald Suxho of the United States holds net during match with Russia. (Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP / Getty Images)

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Men’s volleyball: United States vs. Russia

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