BARCELONA, Spain (AP) ? Gold medal at stake or nothing at all, the U.S. Olympic basketball team was bringing its best Tuesday. LeBron James added 25 and Kevin Durant had 13, including 10 in the first 3 � minutes of the third quarter to help the U.S. break open the teams' final exhibition game before heading to London. Spain would have a different look, as Marc Gasol was held out of this one while recovering from a left shoulder injury and backup point guard Sergio Rodriguez also sat out. Spain's size advantage was evident early, especially once Tyson Chandler, the only center on the U.S. roster, went to the bench with two quick fouls. The Spanish pounded the ball inside to Ibaka, who accounted for three straight Spain baskets on dunks, and the Americans were forced to use a timeout ? that never happened 20 years ago when the Dream Team ruled Barcelona ? after Victor Sada's jumper made it 22-13 with 1:40 left in the opening period. At times it felt like a serious game at Palau Sant Jordi, where nearly every seat was filled well before an energetic pregame ceremony, in which the U.S. national anthem was performed live, instead of the usual recording. The U.S. had a pair of quality tests in Barcelona, beating Argentina 86-80 on Sunday and going 5-0 overall in exhibition play.
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