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U.S. gets tougher test than expected vs. Australia

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Some at-the-buzzer instant analysis from press row at the Carioca Arena 1 after Team USA, after what has to be classified as far more than a scare, managed to improve to 3-0 in Group A play with 98-88 victory over Australia.

How It Happened: The first tough test of Team USA's summer was way tougher than it ever dreamed.

The Aussies showed zero fear in what, given what we've seen from the yellow and green in Rio thus far, might well turn out to be a preview of the gold medal game.