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US wins gold, beats Spain 107-100 in men’s hoops

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United States' Kevin Durant celebrates after the men's gold medal basketball game against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics Sunday in London. USA won 107-100.

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United States' Kevin Durant and Chris Paul celebrate during the men's gold medal basketball game against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics Sunday in London. The United States defeated Spain 107-100 to win the gold medal.

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United States' LeBron James, left, and Tyson Chandler celebrate after defeating Spain, 107-100, to win the men's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics Sunday in London.

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United States' LeBron James dunks against Spain during the men's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Sunday.

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Members of the United States basketball team celebrate after defeating Spain in the men's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics Sunday.

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United States' Carmelo Anthony celebrates after the men's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics Sunday.

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United States' LeBron James and Anthony Davis celebrate after the men's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics Sunday in London. USA won 107-100.

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The U.S. men's basketball team defended its title by fighting off another huge challenge from Spain, pulling away in the final minutes for a 107-100 victory Sunday that gave the Americans their second straight gold medal. And just like 2008, they had to work for this one.