The Redeem Team mowed down Australia today, 116-85, using a formula that's become familiar for the United States men's basketball team at these Olympic Games --- outstanding defense.

The Americans now advance to the semifinals against the winner of Greece-Argentina, a game that's currently in progress.  Kobe Bryant scored 25 points for the U.S., LeBron James had 16 plus nine rebounds, four steals and three assists, and Carmelo Anthony had 15 points.

The Americans held the Aussies to 42 percent shooting (30-for-70) while shooting 56 percent.