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Men’s basketball | USA vs. Lithuania

Team USA's Russell Westbrook attempts a reverse layup in the first half against Lithuania in a men's basketball game at the Olympics.

Team USA’s Russell Westbrook attempts a reverse layup in the first half against Lithuania in a men’s basketball game at the Olympics.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Lithuania gave the U.S. men’s basketball team more than it bargained for as the Dream Team escapes with a 99-94 win.

Kobe Bryant

Team USA guard Kobe Bryant is fouled hard by Lithuania’s Jonas Valanciunas.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kobe Bryant

United States’ Kobe Bryant slips past Lithuania’s Jonas Valanciunas in the second half of Olympic basketball game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Team spirit

Jamie and Alison Zaslav of New York show their team spirit during the U.S. national anthem at the United States vs. Lithuania basketball game.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Lebron James

Team USA’s Lebron James puts up a shot against Lithuania.  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

Lebron James

Team USA’s Lebron James, left, works the ball past Lithuania’s Renaldas Seibutis.  (Eric Gay / Associated Press)

Loose ball

United States’ Kobe Bryant, right, and Lithuania’s Paulius Jankunas go after a loose ball at the Olympics in London.   (Larry W. Smith / EPA)

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