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A U.S. team led by tri-captains Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony roared through the group stage of the FIBA Worlds into the semifinals, where the Americans suffered a 101-95 setback against a Greece team without a single NBA player on its roster. The United States rallied for a victory over Argentina in the third-place game -- but the bronze medal would prove little consolation for the world's fallen giants.

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