The Americans were 10-of-15 in the second quarter, including 3-of-4 behind the arc.

Leading by two in the third, the United States finally got some breathing room with a 10-2 burst. James dunked on an alley-oop pass from Wade, then converted a three-point play that gave the Americans a 67-57 lead with 3:33 remaining in the third quarter.

With Ginobili sitting the entire period, the United States led 69-62 heading to the fourth quarter.

Greece and Spain will play for the gold medal on Sunday.

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