Allen Iverson of the United States lays up a shot during a preliminary game of the men's basketball event against Australia at the indoor arena of the Helliniko Olympic Complex in Athens, on Thursday.

The Americans registered a late surge in the fourth quarter to beat the Aussies 89-79.

Tim Duncan had 18 points while Iverson, hampered by a broken thumb on his shooting hand, managed 16.

Photographs: Getty Images

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