London Olympics | Men’s basketball

Tyson Chandler, left, and Kevin Durant of Team USA harass Argentina guard Carlos Delfino in the Olympic semifinals.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

LeBron James makes a dazzling pass in the United States’ victory over Argentina.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Chris Paul of the United States hounds Argentina’s Pablo Prigioni.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

United States’ Carmelo Anthony is tied up with Argentina’s Luis Scola.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Kobe Bryant of the United States passes around Argentina’s Manu Ginobili, right.  (Victor R. Caivano / Associated Press)

Anthony Davis of the United States eyes a rebound against Argentina.  (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)

Kevin Durant of the United States throws down a dunk on a breakaway against Argentina. He had 19 points to lead the U.S. team.  (Eric Gay / Associated Press)