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LeBron James helps US Olympic basketball team pull away from Brazil after slow start

July 17, 2012 |Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press

The Canadian Press London 2012

WASHINGTON - LeBron James scored 30 points as the U.S. rallied from an early 10-point deficit to beat Brazil 80-69 on Monday in its final exhibition game on home soil ahead of the Olympics.

U.S. President Barack Obama watched the Americans get off to a dismal start, then turn it around by holding the Brazilians to two baskets in the second quarter.

James helped the U.S. pull away in the final four minutes after they led by only seven with 4 1/2 minutes left, getting his final point on a free throw with 31 seconds.

Kevin Durant added 11 points, and Paul scored 10 for the Americans, who will leave Tuesday for Europe to complete their Olympic preparations.

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