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USA Basketball vs. Nigeria Exhibition Showcase at Toyota Center

August 2, 2016 8:38AM

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Jack Gorman
Players and lucky fans show their respect of the national anthem during the USA Basketball Showcase at the Toyota Center.
HOUSTON, TX - August 1, 2016; Olympic fever was heating up as the United States Men's National Basketball Team took on the Nigeria at the Toyota Center on Monday evening. The final score saw the good guys win 110-66 and finish 5-0 during exhibition play prior to the Olympic games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.


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