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USA men are 42-point favorites over Nigeria

The undefeated United States men’s basketball team will go up against Nigeria at 4:15 p.m. CDT on Thursday. Wolves all-star Kevin Love has scored 30 points for the U.S. in their first two victories at the London Olympics. Team USA is a 42-point favorite in Thursday afternoon’s Olympic matchup, according to NBC sports.
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The undefeated United States men’s basketball team will go up against Nigeria at 4:15 p.m. CDT on Thursday. Team USA is a 42-point favorite in Thursday afternoon’s Olympic matchup, according to NBC sports. Wolves all-star Kevin Love has scored 30 points for the U.S. in their first two victories at the London Olympics.

Love took advantage of Wednesday's day off. He tweeted: "Big thanks to @Arsenal for having me. Got a chance to enjoy Emirates Stadium on our day off."

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