Tina Thompson scored 19 points and Candace Parker added 17 to lead two-time defending champion US 90-80 over Russia on Thursday and send it to the second round of basketball's Women's World Championship with its third win in as many games.
It was Russia's first loss, while the Americans finished first-round play atop Group C.
Spain outscored Brazil 12-9 in the final quarter and rallied to beat Brazil 67-66. Amaya Valdemoro led Spain with 19 points, while Brazil's Iziane also had 19.
Argentina got 25 points from Gisella Vega to notch its second straight win, 83-64 over South Korea.
The results finished Argentina atop Group A in first-round play, just ahead of Brazil and Spain, all of which had identical 2-1 records.
Eva Viteckova scored 23 points to lead five Czech players in double figures as the Czech Republic rolled over Taiwan 93-72. It was the Czechs' second straight win after an opening four-point loss to France.
Cuba downed France 78-73, led by Yakelyn Plutin with 22 points, while Yayma Boulet added 18 and Yamara Amargo had 17.
The Czechs finished atop Group D, followed by the French and Cuba.
Unbeaten Australia routed Canada 97-65 to finish first in Group B, while China beat winless Nigeria 71-59 to finish third in Group C and claim the last spot in the second round.
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