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Team USA Basketball Vs. Lithuania: Americans Survive Toughest Test Of Games So Far, Win 99-94

Team USA Men's Basketball survived a tough test on Saturday, narrowly defeating Lithuania in a Group A game, 99-94. The game was in question late into the fourth quarter, until the Miami Heat's LeBron James took over for the American squad.

James scored 20 points in the game, including nine key points down the stretch to hold off the feisty Lithuanians. Carmelo Anthony chipped in 20 points for Team USA, with Kevin Durant adding 16.

Lithuania was led by Linas Kleiza, who poured in 25 points to go along with five rebounds and three assists. The Lithuanians shot 58.5 percent as a team for the game.

Team USA moves to 4-0 in Group A play with the win.

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