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American domination ends

ATHENS, AUG. 27. For the first time since 1988, the Olympic men's basketball gold medal will not go to the United States.

Argentina won the semifinal 89-80 on Friday, meaning bronze is the best the Americans can do, and the reason was simple: In a team game, they got beat by a better team.

Manu Ginobili scored 29 points to lead his nation to another historical victory over the country that used to dominate the sport.

The Argentines were the better passers, shooters and defenders, and they didn't need any gimmick defences to prove it.— AP

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