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Mateusz Ponitka of Poland jumps for a lay-up during the group match competition against China at FIBA Basketball World Cup in Beijing, China, 2 Septem Stock Photo - Alamy
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KRAKOW, POLAND - JUNE 26, 2016: Charity basketball game featuring players, soldiers and celebrities at Tauron Arena, organizer MG13 Foundation (Marcin Stock Photo - Alamy
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Poland avoid slip-up, take perfect mark into Second Round - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 - FIBA.basketball
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United States' Harrison Barnes tries to block Poland's Aaron Cel at right during a consolation playoff game for the FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing on Saturday, Sept.
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