Olympic Basketball Argentina vs. Lithuania in Beijing
Linas Lleiza (11) of Lithuania goes to the basket against Argentina's Luis Scola (4) in basketball at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing on August 10, 2008. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
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