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Dates: during 1980-1980
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Next to out-finesse the Soviets were the Yugoslavs, who humbled them in overtime, 101-91. "The Russians can't handle the pressure," gloated Yugoslav Center Kresimir Cosic, 31, who starred at Brigham Young University in the early '70s. "They panic when it gets tough...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Olympics: A Warsaw Pact Picnic | 8/11/1980 | See Source »

...gauntlet after his Yugoslav deadeyes trounced Italy, 86-77, for the gold medal. Said he: "The question of who is best-the Yugoslavs or the U.S.-is being disputed, so we must meet and find out." But the U.S. Amateur Basketball Association said a showdown was not likely. Admitted Cosic: "We play better against the Russians. The Americans-they kill...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Olympics: A Warsaw Pact Picnic | 8/11/1980 | See Source »

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