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Russia v Brazil London Olympics Women's Basketball Preview

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Anna Petrakova #13 of Russia, Becky Hammon #9 of Russia, Alena Danilochkina #8 of Russia and Irina Osipova #12 of Russia celebrate after defeating Canada 58-53 during Women's Basketball on Day 1 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Basketball Arena on July 28, 2012 in
Russia tests Brazil in women's Olympic basketball

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Claiming a second win in a row is Russia's goal when it battles Brazil in Group B of the London Olympics women's basketball tournament on Monday.

The Russians kicked off the tournament with a hard-earned 58-53 victory over Canada. US-born guard Becky Hammon scored crucial baskets to lead the Russians to a come-from-behind victory. 

The Russians trailed by 10 points with less than six minutes remaining before Hammon took over. The WNBA veteran scored eight-straight points as the Russians outscored the Canadians 21-10 in the final period. 

Erika de Souza paced the Brazilians with 17 points. Karla de Costa finished with 13 points while Clarissa Dos Santos had nine points and 12 rebounds.

Bet365 Odds
Russia 1/6
Brazil 9/2

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