The U.S. men's Olympic team settled for the Bronze medal today by defeating Lithuania, 104-96.

The Olympians salvaged some pride and staved off ultimate humiliation at the games in Athens.

"You want to win the whole thing, but you've got to cherish the fact that you were able to win something," Allen Iverson said.

"You come all the way over here to Greece and then go home with nothing? That's a lot worse."

The American team left quickly after getting its medals, while the victorious team Argentina, which defeated Italy 84-69 for the Gold, stayed on the court for another 20 minutes.  

The team cut down the nets, wrapped themselves in flags, and celebrated.

The Americans were led by 22 points from Shawn Marion, 15 from Iverson and 14 apiece from Lamar Odom and Stephon Marbury.

Team U.S.A. was sparked by hot shooting, hitting eight three-pointers in the second half.

The 104 points was the most by any team in the men's tournament.