Olympics men’s basketball: USA beat France – in pictures
Th USA team prepare to enter the arenaPhotograph: Graeme Robertson for the GuardianPhotographers watch dancers in the basketball arena before the gamePhotograph: Graeme Robertson for the GuardianFrench players lock arms before facing the might of strong favourites USAPhotograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian
Michelle Obama, the US first lady, is among the American fans watching their team's victoryPhotograph: Graeme Robertson for the GuardianBoris Diaw of France on the attack against the USAPhotograph: Graeme Robertson for the GuardianCarmelo Anthony attempts a shot for FrancePhotograph: Graeme Robertson for the GuardianRussell Westbrook scores for the USA as the Americans dominatePhotograph: Graeme Robertson for the GuardianKevin Love, who got 14 points after coming off the bench, scores for the USA Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the GuardianThe USA's Kevin Love battles for the ballPhotograph: Graeme Robertson for the GuardianRussell Westbrook seizes possession for the USAPhotograph: Graeme Robertson for the GuardianThe Americans continue their relentless attackPhotograph: Graeme Robertson for the GuardianLeBron James of the USA takes a tumble and slides into a hoardingPhotograph: Graeme Robertson for the GuardianAmerican fans enjoy the atmosphere as their team overcome France Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian
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