Photos: USA Routs Tunisia in Men’s Basketball

Posted Jul 31, 2012

LONDON—LeBron James and Kobe Bryant took a seat, then the U.S. Olympic basketball team took control.
The Americans got their expected blowout and fans got the show they came to see in the 110-63 win over Tunisia, but only after U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski started his reserves to open the second half after a lackluster first 20 minutes.
Finally pulling away behind the second unit’s impressive second-half start, the Americans had six players in double figures and improved to 2-0 in the tournament.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Lebron James #6 of United States dunks the ball over Mohamed Hadidane #9 of Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Lebron James of the U.S. (C) shares a laugh with teammates Kevin Durant (L) and Russell Westbrook (R) after their men's preliminary round Group A basketball match against Tunisia at the Basketball Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 31, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Segar
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Kevin Durant #5 of United States dunks against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Russell Westbrook #7 of United States dunks the ball against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Kevin Love #11 of United States shoots the ball against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Russell Westbrook #7 of United States high-fives teammate Andre Iguodala #9 after a point against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Tunisia forward Salah Mejri (15), left, defends a shot by USA guard Russell Westbrook (7) during the first half of a group round game at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England, Tuesday, July 31, 2012. The USA defeated Tunisia, 110-63. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Kevin Durant #5 of United States dunks the ball against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Lebron James #6 of United States looks on against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Lebron James of the U.S. waves to the crowd after their men's preliminary round Group A basketball match against Tunisia at the Basketball Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 31, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Mehdi Hafsi #10 of Tunisia drives to the backet against Tyson Chandler #4 of United States during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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USA guard Russell Westbrook (7) drives to the basket against Tunisia during the first half of a group round game at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England, Tuesday, July 31, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)
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USA guard Kobe Bryant (10) shoots over Tunisia defender Marouan Kechrid (8) during the first half of a group round game at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England, Tuesday, July 31, 2012. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)
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Kevin Durant of the U.S. dunks against Tunisia during their men's preliminary round Group A basketball match at the Basketball Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 31, 2012. REUTERS/Sergio Perez
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Lebron James #6 high-fives teammates Kobe Bryant #10 and Russell Westbrook #7 of United States against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Anthony Davis of the U.S. dunks against Tunisia during their men's preliminary round Group A basketball match at the Basketball Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games July 31, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Anthony Davis #14 of United States dunks the ball against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Russell Westbrook #7 of United States dunks the ball over Amine Rzig #13 of Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Radhouane Slimane #4 of Tunisia watches as Andre Iguodala #9 of United States layup goes in the net during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Marouan Kechrid #8 of Tunisia reacts after a basket against United States during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski direct the team in the first half against Tunisia during a group round game at the Olympic Park Basketball Arena during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England, Tuesday, July 31, 2012. The USA defeated Tunisia, 110-63. (Harry E. Walker/MCT)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Makram Ben Romdhane #12 of Tunisia dunsk over Tyson Chandler #4 of United States during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Carmelo Anthony #15 of United States drives against Makram Ben Romdhane #12 of Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Lebron James #6 of United States high-fives his teammates Chris Paul #13 and Kevin Durant #5 after a play against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Lebron James #6 of United States dunks the ball over Mohamed Hadidane #9 of Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Lebron James #6 of United States looks on prior to the game against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Makram Ben Romdhane #12 of Tunisia dunks the ball against Kevin Durant #5 and Tyson Chandler #4 of United States during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Carmelo Anthony #15 of United States looks on against Tunisia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 4 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena on July 31, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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USA's LeBron James, left, jokes with teammate Kevin Durant as they sit on the bench against Tunisia during a men's basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)