BEIJING - Dwayne Wade scored 19 points and LeBron James added 18 to lead the United States to a 101-70 victory over China in a hard-fought matchup of the men's basketball competitions of the Beijing Olympic Games on Sunday.
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In a game full of meanings and expectations, China gave all out to fight to the end with Yao Ming having the team-high 13 points, 11rebounds and three blocks.
Yao Ming (L) of China is defended by Lebron James of the U.S. during their Group B men's basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 10, 2008. Chinese hoopsters were beaten 70-101 by US. [Agencies]
U.S. President George W. Bush, accompanied by China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, witnessed U.S.' fifth Olympic victory over China, dating back to 1984.
After a brief lead in the first quarter, China failed to catch up the fast-paced Americans, losing 24-4 on fast-break points.
Chinese Zhu Fangyu chipped in 11 points and eight rebounds.
