LeBron James and Kevin Durant of the United States react during the men's gold medal basketball game against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, in London. (Charles Krupa/AP)

In London, Team USA individual brilliance outshone Spain

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In a physical yet spirited Olympic final, the US overcame a gritty effort by Spain to capture the men's basketball gold medal.

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