China vs. Greece at world basketball in Saitama (1)

China vs. Greece at world basketball in Saitama (1)

SAITAMA, Japan - China's Yao Ming is in action in the first quarter of the team's second round game against Greece at the World Basketball Championship at Saitama Super Arena on Aug. 27. China lost the game 95-64, failing to make it to the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)

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