PHOTO: Dream Team Looking to Restore Reputation

Their physical readiness is their main weapon. They defeat most of their opponents thanks to their good defence great counter attacks.

The Americans are not fondly remembering the last Olympic games in Athens. On their way to the disappointing bronze medal they were defeated as many as three times, although they had Allen Iverson, LeBron James, Tim Duncan and Carmel Anthony.

Puerto Rico beat them 92:73 (the biggest defeat in history), they lost to Lithuania and in the semis they were defeated by Argentina with a 89:81 victory.

After the disgrace in Athens, the Dream Team arrived in Beijing very psyched up and with great players. The team includes Jason Kidd, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Dwayne Wade, Michael Redd, Carmelo Anthony, Deron Williams, Chris Paul, Chris Bosh, Tayshaun Prince and Carlos Boozer. They were unbeatable at preparation matches, but we will see how they do under pressure of the tournament.

Their physical readiness is their main weapon. They defeat most of their opponents thanks to their good defence great counter attacks.