Men’s Olympic basketball | USA vs. Nigeria

Team USA’s Tyson Chandler, center, battles for a rebound against Nigeria’s Olumide Oyedeji, left, and Al-Farouq Aminu.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Team USA’s Russell Westbrook, right, knocks the ball away from Nigeria’s Koko Archibong .  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Team USA’s Anthony Davis, center, drives to the basket, but is fouled by Nigeria’s Chamberlain Oguchi, right, as Richard Oruche helps on defense in the second half.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Team USA’s Tyson Chandler blocks the shot of Nigeria’s Ike Diogu in the first half .  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Team USA’s LeBron James and Kobe Bryant laugh on the bench during game against Nigeria. Neither played in the second half of the blowout.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Team USA’s Kobe Bryant is pressured by Nigeria’s Derrick Obasohan in the first half. Bryant had 16 points.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

U.S. forward Lebron James goes for a dunk in the first quarter against Nigeria. The United States led 78-45 at halftime.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Team USA’s Andre Iguodala, right, powers ahead of Nigeria’s Koko Archibong. The Dream Team’s starters played very little in the 156-73 win.   (Mike Hewitt / Getty Images)