Kobe Bryant (L) of the United States joins his teammates to celebrate after the Men's Semifinal match the United States vs Argentina of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games basketball event on August 22, 2008.

Luis ALberto Scola (R) of Argentina vies for the ball during the Men's Semifinal match the United States vs Argentina of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games basketball event on August 22, 2008.

Dwight Howard (#11) of the United States dunks during the Men's Semifinal match the United States vs Argentina of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games basketball event on August 22, 2008.

Kobe Bryant (R) of the United States hugs Luis ALberto Scola of Argentina after the Men's Semifinal match of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games basketball event on August 22, 2008.

(Xinhua News Agency August 23, 2008)