U.S. places third in World Basketball Championship

U.S. places third in World Basketball Championship

SAITAMA, Japan - Emanuel Ginobili (5) of Argentina shoots during a World Basketball Championship match against the U.S. in Saitama on Sept. 2. The U.S. team beat Argentina to secure third place.

Argentina holds off New Zealand to make q'finals

Argentina holds off New Zealand to make q'finals

SAITAMA, Japan - Manu Ginobili (R) of Argentina is in action during the first quarter of a world basketball championship game against New Zealand at Saitama Super Arena on Aug. 26. Ginobili scored 28 points as Argentina pulled off a 79-62 win over New Zealand to reach the quarterfinals.

Argentina beats Venezuela 96-54 at world basketball

Argentina beats Venezuela 96-54 at world basketball

SENDAI, Japan - Argentina's Emanuel Ginobili cuts a pass during the first round game against Venezuela at the World Basketball Championships in Sendai on Aug. 21. Argentina won 96-54.

Argentina beats Venezuela 96-54 at world basketball

Argentina beats Venezuela 96-54 at world basketball

SENDAI, Japan - Argentina's Emanuel Ginobili cuts a pass during the first round game against Venezuela at the World Basketball Championships in Sendai on Aug. 21. Argentina won 96-54. (Kyodo)

Argentina holds off New Zealand to make q'finals

Argentina holds off New Zealand to make q'finals

SAITAMA, Japan - Manu Ginobili (R) of Argentina is in action during the first quarter of a world basketball championship game against New Zealand at Saitama Super Arena on Aug. 26. Ginobili scored 28 points as Argentina pulled off a 79-62 win over New Zealand to reach the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)

U.S. places third in World Basketball Championship

U.S. places third in World Basketball Championship

SAITAMA, Japan - Emanuel Ginobili (5) of Argentina shoots during a World Basketball Championship match against the U.S. in Saitama on Sept. 2. The U.S. team beat Argentina to secure third place. (Kyodo)