Russia thumps Tall Blacks 78-56, sets up clash with united states

Russia reached the quarterfinals of World Basketball Championships against the United States, beating New Zealand 78-56 on Monday after Andrey Vorontsevich had 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Timofey Mozgov, Russia's 2.16m (7-foot-1) center who recently signed for the New York Knicks, added 16 points and seven rebounds. Russia outrebounded New Zealand 41-25 and had five blocks to the Tall Blacks' one.

Kirk Penney led New Zealand with 21 points.