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Timberwolves' Love Scores 16 in USA Victory

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Timberwolves' Love Scores 16 in USA Victory

July 31, 2012 Updated Jul 31, 2012 at 6:57 PM CDT

London, England (Northland's NewsCenter) --- Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored 16 points on Tuesday as the United States men's basketball team beat Tunisia 110-63 in preliminary play at the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games.

Love's scoring output tied him with Carmelo Anthony for the team lead, and he also pulled down six rebounds in the winning effort.

The United States is now (2-0) in preliminary play, with the team's next game coming August at 4:15 p.m. CT against Nigeria.

For extended local coverage of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games, visit the Northand's NewsCenter Olympic Zone web site.

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