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Thursday, 31 August 2006 |
American basketball star Carmelo Anthony scores to beat Germany
American baseball star Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points as the United States progressed to the World Basketball Championship semi-finals when they beat Germany 85-65 in Saitama.
America's NBA stars were only leading 40-39 at half-time but Carmelo Anthony scored 10 points in an 18-4 run in the third quarter and the Germans never came within 11 points again, although Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki managed 15 points.
Also, LeBron James added 13 points for the American team
The United States will now face Greece, who had beaten France 73-56, in the last four.
Undefeated Greece took a while to get going but they powered away after the break, with Antonis Fotsis and Lazaros Papadopoulos both claiming 14 points.
France, who had lost star guard Tony Parker just before the event, struggled to find their way against a well-marshalled Greek team.
The other semi-final on Friday will see reigning Olympic champion Argentina playing against Spain, who are looking for a global podium finish for the first time since the 1984 Olympics.
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