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Germany prevails over Nigeria to make q'finals

SAITAMA, Japan - Germany's Drik Nowitzki (C) goes for the basket as Nigeria's Gabe Muoneke attempts to block during the second quarter of their basketball world championship game at Saitama Super Arena on Aug. 27. Germany prevailed in a 78-77 thriller over Nigeria to make the quarterfinals.

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China beats Slovenia 78-77 World Basketball Championships

SAPPORO, Japan - Chinese players celebrate their 78-77 victory over Slovenia at the World Basketball Championships in Sapporo on Aug. 24. China will advance to the second round of the two-week tournament.

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China beats Slovenia 78-77 World Basketball Championships

SAPPORO, Japan - China's Yao Ming (R) shoots during the first round game against Slovenia at the World Basketball Championships in Sapporo on Aug. 24. China won 78-77 to advance to the second round of the two-week tournament.

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China beats Slovenia 78-77 World Basketball Championships

SAPPORO, Japan - China's Yao Ming (C) and Yao Ming celebrate after Wang hit a three-point buzzer beater to lift China to a 78-77 win over Slovenia at the World Basketball Championships in Sapporo on Aug. 24. China will advance to the second round of the two-week tournament.

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China beats Slovenia 78-77 World Basketball Championships

SAPPORO, Japan - Chinese players celebrate their 78-77 victory over Slovenia at the World Basketball Championships in Sapporo on Aug. 24. China will advance to the second round of the two-week tournament. (Kyodo)

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China beats Slovenia 78-77 World Basketball Championships

SAPPORO, Japan - China's Yao Ming (C) and Yao Ming celebrate after Wang hit a three-point buzzer beater to lift China to a 78-77 win over Slovenia at the World Basketball Championships in Sapporo on Aug. 24. China will advance to the second round of the two-week tournament. (Kyodo)

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China beats Slovenia 78-77 World Basketball Championships

SAPPORO, Japan - China's Yao Ming (R) shoots during the first round game against Slovenia at the World Basketball Championships in Sapporo on Aug. 24. China won 78-77 to advance to the second round of the two-week tournament. (Kyodo)

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Team USA dumps Australia to make q'finals

SAITAMA, Japan - Germany's Drik Nowitzki (C) goes for the basket as Nigeria's Gabe Muoneke attempts to block during the second quarter of their basketball world championship game at Saitama Super Arena on Aug. 27. Germany prevailed in a 78-77 thriller over Nigeria to make the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)