U.S. basketball team overwhelms Angola; rematch with Greece up next

Published: Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008 9:57 a.m. MDT
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BEIJING — The United States had little trouble improving to 2-0 in Group B men's basketball play at the Beijing Games, overwhelming Angola 97-76 Tuesday night at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium.

For the second straight outing, Dwyane Wade led all U.S. scorers, hitting 6-of-8 shots from the floor for 19 points. In the two games now, Wade is 13-of-15 shooting.

Dwight Howard added 14 points and LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony 12 each.

Deron Williams finished with seven points, four assists and two steals, while Carlos Boozer made 1-of-4 shots for 2 points and added two rebounds as well.

Carlos Morais led Africa champion Angola with 24 points but was the only player on his team in double figures.

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USA's Carlos Boozer, left, and LeBron James, right, double team Angola's Felizardo Ambrosio.  (Dusan Vranic, Associated Press)
Dusan Vranic, Associated Press
USA's Carlos Boozer, left, and LeBron James, right, double team Angola's Felizardo Ambrosio.