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Behind the Scenes with Team USA Basketball

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Behind the Scenes with Team USA Basketball

The USA men's basketball team played an exhibition game against Brazil at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC, Monday night as part of the lead up to the 2012 London Olympics.

President Obama, along with First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Biden, watched Team USA take on a talented and experienced Brazil squad and capture an 80-69 win.

We managed to grab some behind the scenes video from the night. Check it out below.

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:30 AM: The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:00 AM: The President meets with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to discuss the Administration’s efforts to respond to the drought

12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney