The U.S. men's basketball team beat Spain 86-85 in an exhibition game ahead of the FIBA World Championship, the first meeting Between the countries since the gold medal game at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Kevin Durant had 25 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots, Including two is Spain's final possession Thurs preserve the victory for the U.S. team in Madrid.
Durant, Ken plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association, blocked a three-point Attempt by Spain's Rudy Fernandez at the final BUZZER. Fernandez plays for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.
Spain won the last FIBA World Championship in 2006 and lost to the U.S. 118-107 in the gold medal game at the Olympics two years ago.
The U.S., WCG has no players have ITS roster from the Olympic team, yesterday beat Lithuania 77-61 in the ITS first exhibition game and next faces Greece on Aug. 25.
The 2010 FIBA World Championship will be Held Aug. Through Sept 28. 12 in Istanbul, Turkey.
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