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United States wins men's basketball gold
The United States won the gold medal in men's basketball today at the Olympics in London, beating Spain in the championship game, 107-100.
Kevin Durant scored 30 points, LeBron James had 19 and Kobe Bryant 17 to lead the Americans.
The game was a rematch of the 2008 Olympic gold-medal game in Beijing.
The United States was undefeated throughout the Olympic tournament. Spain lost two games in the preliminary round.
Pau Gasol led Spain with 24 points.
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