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Win Against Argentina Puts USA One Step From Gold

 BEIJING, China (Aug. 22, 2008) —  The 2008 U.S. Men's Olympic Team (7-0) watched its 30-11 first quarter lead dwindle to six points late in the second period before regaining control and defeating Argentina (5-2), 101-81. Team USA advances to Sunday's gold medal game Friday night at Wukesong Arena in Beijing, China.
 
Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets), who made 13-of-13 free throws to set U.S. Olympic game records for made free throws and free throw percentage, led the way with 21 points.
 
The USA will face reigning world champion Spain (6-1), which survived Lithuania (5-2) 91-86 in Friday's other semifinals game, at 2:30 p.m. (2:30 a.m. EDT) in the gold medal contest on Sunday afternoon, while Argentina and Lithuania will fight for the bronze at 12:00 p.m.