Undefeated United States rolled past an awestruck Senegal squad 103-58 Thursday, completing a perfect run into a World Basketball Championship playoff opener Sunday against Australia.
Larry Ayuso poured in 25 points but it wasn't enough to carry Puerto Rico past Italy in Thursday's Group D clash in Sapporo.
After losing their first three games of the 2006 FIBA World Championship, New Zealand advanced to the Final 16 with an 86-75 victory over Panama - their second straight win.
Nigeria cruised to a 95-72 win over Lebanon to book their place in the second round and knock the Middle East side out of the competition a day after their historical win over France.
Lithuania blew a 19-point first-half lead but ended up holding off Brazil 79-74 to clinch a place in the last 16 of the FIBA World Championship while ending Brazil’s stay in Japan.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 47 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead Germany to a historic 108-103 triple overtime victory over Angola - the first time a FIBA World Championship match went to three extra sessions.
Team USA rolled into the last 16 of the FIBA World Championship with a 103-58 demolition of Senegal.
A third quarter resurgence enabled France to save face and win 81-61 against Venezuela to reach the second round a night after an embarrassing loss to Lebanon.
Turkey showed their promise once again but old rivals Greece put paid to their unbeaten run at the FIBA World Championship in the battle for Group C supremacy.
Pau Gasol scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as Spain finished the first round of the 2006 FIBA World Championship in top form with a 104-55 victory against hosts Japan.
Undefeated United States rolled past an awestruck Senegal squad 103-58 here Thursday, completing a perfect run into a World Basketball Championship playoff opener Sunday against Australia.
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