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Disappointing performance in Shanghai

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Team U.S.A defeated

Australia 87-76 in the final exhibition game leading up to the Beijing Olympics. It was lackluster performance by the team being considered favorites. After looking unbeatable in the previous two games, the team had a tough time against the pesky Australian Team showing horrible shooting from 3-point line and free throws. However, the team’s suffocating defense in the 2rd Quarter helped them escape embarrassment against a weak Aussie team that had rested its superstar Andrew Bogut. The team was caught napping in the 3rd quarter allowing easy shots and layups. National team coach Mike Krzyzewski said that the team has to be at its best to have any chance of getting gold this year.

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