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Team USA forward Seimone Augustus (5) takes a shot during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. women's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA guard Lindsay Whalen (4) receives the Player of the Game award following an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. women's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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President Obama talks with Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA guard Chris Paul (13) pulls up for a jumper during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. women's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA forward Maya Moore (7) calls out a play while dribbling against Brazil's Karla Cristina Martins Da Costa during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. women's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA forward Maya Moore (7) watches her shot with Brazil's Patricia De Oliveira Ferreira during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. women's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA head coach Geno Auriemma walks the sidelines during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. women's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA members (from left) Tamika Catchings (10), Diana Taurasi (12), Tina Charles (14) and Lindsay Whalen (4) gather following a play while Brazil's Clarissa Cristina Dos Santos (11) reacts to a call during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. women's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Brazil's Nene (13) attempts to block a shot by Team USA's Carmelo Anthony (15) during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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First lady MIchelle Obama looks up in surprise after realizing that she and President Obama are on the "Kiss Cam" during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA forward LeBron James (6) drives for a layup during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA guard Chris Paul (13) looks to pass during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA forward LeBron James (6) dunks during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA guard Kobe Bryant reacts to a call during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA center Tyson Chandler shoots a free throw during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA forward Kevin Durant (5) drives to the basket during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Fans take pictures of President Obama as he arrives during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA head coach Mike Krzyzewski (second from right) watches during an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA guard Russell Westbrook warms up before an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)

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Team USA huddles before the start of an exhibition game July 16, 2012, between the U.S. men's basketball team and Brazil at Verizon Center in D.C. (Ryan M.L. Young/The Washington Times)