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FIBA World Championships 2010: USA defeats Slovenia 99-77, up 2-0

2010 FIBA World championship Turkey

ISTANBUL – An arena that was nearly covered in Slovenian green grew louder with every U.S. miss. Playing a rare early game, the United States had stalled after a quick start, and a double-digit lead was down to five as halftime approached. Then, every time the Americans needed them, Kevin Durant seemed to get on [...]

FIBA World Championships 2010: USA defeats Croatia 106-78 in the opener

2010 FIBA World championship Turkey

ISTANBUL – For weeks, U.S. players have been hearing about what they aren’t. Not big enough. Not old enough. And maybe even not good enough. On Saturday, they finally got to show what they believe they can be: the team that ends a 16-year world championship drought.