United States hoops squad out-classes Tunisia in the second half

[ Source: ] - August 01, 2012

Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Love each scored 16 points to lead the US Olympic team of NBA stars to a 110-63 rout of Tunisia on Tuesday to claim sole possession of their preliminary round group lead.

The African champions made a strong start, leading 15-12 before the Americans went on a 14-0 run to seize the advantage for good.

Kevin Durant added 13 points, Anthony Davis had 12 and Russell Westbrook netted 11 for the US squad.

Macram Ben Romdhane scored a game-high 22 points for Tunisia

The US NBA squad moved to 2-0 in Group A with Nigeria, Argentina, France and Lithuania all at 1-1 and Tunisia winless. Next up for the multi-millionaire line-up will be a date with Nigeria on Thursday.

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/267688/sports/basketball/olympics-united-states-hoops-squad-out-classes-tunisia-in-the-second-half

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