Flawless James lifts
Team USA over Uruguay

LAS VEGAS. — LeBron James went 11-for-11 from the field, hitting all four of his three-point attempts, to score 26 points and lead the USA to a 118-79 victory over Uruguay Wednesday in the second round of the FIBA Americas tournament.

James, who played only 14 minutes, was just two points short of the American record in an Olympic qualifying game shared by Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson.

Amare Stoudemire finished with 19 points, Deron Williams had 14 while Kobe Bryant and Tayshaun Prince added 13 apiece for the Team USA, unscathed in six games.

They next face fellow unbeaten Argentina Thursday (Friday in Manila), with the winner taking top seeding in the semifinals which starts Saturday.

Argentina downed Brazil 86-79 to also improve to 6-0.

Anthony skipped the game with a bruised right heel. Michael Redd started in his place and had nine points.