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Watch highlights from Team USA’s blowout win over Venezuela

Basketball - Olympics: Day 3

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 08: Kyrie Irving #10 and Paul George #13 of United States lead waves to the crowd after their win in Men’s Preliminary Round between the United States and Venezuela on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Carioca Arena 1 on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

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It was much closer than expected early — the USA and Venezuela were tied 18-18 after one quarter Monday night in Rio.

The USA dominated the rest of the game 95-51 and cruised to an easy win.

Below are some highlights of the night, including an impressive Paul George dunk (he had a team-high 20 points), a key Carmelo Anthony three, and much more. Enjoy.