Team USA Survives Scare, Edges South Sudan in Olympic Exhibition
USA Men's Team Overcomes 16-Point Deficit for Narrow Victory
WEB James' Layup Secures Dramatic Win
In a thrilling pre-Olympic friendly, Team USA narrowly escaped defeat against South Sudan, the youngest nation in international basketball, with a 101-100 victory. Despite trailing by 16 points, the US men's team rallied back to edge past their opponents in a dramatic finish.
With just 8 seconds remaining, LeBron James converted a layup to give the US the go-ahead basket and secure the narrow win. The result highlights the challenges facing Team USA as they prepare for the upcoming Paris Games. South Sudan's strong performance emphasized the growing competitiveness of basketball internationally.
The final score: Team USA 101, South Sudan 100.
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