Olympic basketball: USA tops Argentina, advances to men's quarterfinal
Posted: Aug 7, 2012 11:47 AM EDT | Updated: Nov 6, 2014 7:31 AM EDT

LONDON -- In basketball action, Argentina hung in there with Team USA in the first half trailing by just one point.
But Kevin Durant had a huge third quarter, turning things around. He made five three pointers, helping the U.S. outscore Argentina 42-17.
Argentina didn't go quietly, one of their players punched Carmelo Anthony at the end of the quarter.
The U.S. did get the last laugh blowing out Argentina 126-97.
The Americans will face Australia in the quarterfinal round Wednesday.