SAITAMA -- It was all about defense for the United States on Sunday.

News photoTeam USA's Lebron James is fouled by Australia's Aaron Bruce during the Americans' 113-73 victory at the FIBA World Championship on Sunday in Saitama. AP PHOTO

Team USA showed great defensive ability in its 113-73 rout of Australia in the eighth finals of the FIBA World Championship at Saitama Super Arena.