The Redeem Team completed preliminary-round play with another rout, this time burying zee Germans 106-57. Here's what they're saying out in the ether about Team USA ...

Going For Gold: "A wonderful move along the baseline for Wade who comes from the left side to the right and makes a double move before laying the ball in on the right side of the hoop to end the third quarter."

Lang Whitaker, SLAM Online: "During the 2006 NBA Finals between Miami and Dallas, there were times when Dwyane Wade appeared to be playing a different game than everyone else, like someone had slipped both Red Bull and caffeine pills in his Gatorade. Somewhat predictably, Wade's helter skelter style took its toll, and he’s spent the last two seasons beat up, battling to stay healthy as much as to win games. Well, the old Wade is back. If you had any questions, check the play he made this morning on the break, when he went up with two hands and just pounded all over Germany's Steffan Hamman. He's been a threat with the ball, without the ball, even while defending the ball (he lead Team USA in steals through the first four games). The way he's playing right now I think the only person who might be able to stop him is Michael Phelps."

Dime: "The possession to start the second quarter was the exact type of play that Team USA has been criticized for not showing at all during the Games. With Carmelo at the point, CP13 on one wing and Deron on the other, the three zipped passes back and forth to shift Germany's sluggish zone. Deron stepped into a pass and bottomed a three."

Britt Robson, The Rake (following USA-Spain): "The performance that is likely to affect rotations in the near future was the play of Tayshaun Prince, who got some non-garbage time and drained three of four treys in addition to stolid defense. Not only does this push Michael Redd further into the background, it gives Coach K more length without backsliding on the team's most significant virtue: the ability to extend crushing man-to-man defense out to the perimeter and still guard both the paint and the wings. For most of the tournament, LeBron has been the best inside-outside defensive guy, capable of both filling passing lanes and blocking shots attempted off the dribble. Prince brings a similar dynamic, and if he can also load up the three opponents are going to have yet another matchup nightmare and yet another tough decision about how to defend this collection of superstars. The best three-point shooters for the USA thus far are Melo and Prince."

USA Today: "Kaman was asked by USA Basketball about playing on a select team of NBA players who practiced against Team USA last month, but Kaman wasn't interested. 'I want to be the beat-up dummy for the U.S. basketball team?' Kaman said. 'No offense to those guys, I appreciate everything. But I want to win a medal. I wanted a chance to play in the Olympics with Dirk.'" (Woops.)

Juiced Sports: "Chris Collinsworth asked Kobe what he thought when he first received his Olympic jersey, and Kobe said he was in awe. [...] Collinsworth then asked, "Where does the patriotism come from inside of you? Historically, what is it?" Kobe said, "Well, you know it’s just our country, it's ... we believe is the greatest country in the world. It has given us so many great opportunities, and it's just a sense of pride that you have; that you say 'You know what? Our country is the best!'"

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