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www.chinaview.cn 2004-08-18 08:18:39

    Yao Ming (Xinhua Photo/Li Xiaoguo)

    ATHENS, Aug. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- Center Yao Ming scored 39 points to lead China to a 69-62 victory over New Zeland on Tuesday in the group stage of the men's basketball event of the Athens Olympics.

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