The Europeans followed in the footsteps of Italy, who had earlier secured a come-from-behind victory of their own against Australia.
It was the first time this tournament that the world's number-two ranked side have justified their reputation, handing the USA their first defeat of the round-robin games in the process.
The difference proved to be on the spike. Russia found the floor 67 times compared to America's 49.
Maxim Mikhaylov was responsible for 27 of their points and was well supported by Sergey Tetyukhin (21).
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