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LeBron James Saves Team USA from Shocking Upset by South Sudan in Basketball Exhibition

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Team USA men's basketball narrowly escapes defeat against South Sudan in a thrilling pre-Olympic game. LeBron James secures victory with a clutch layup in the final seconds!

In a heart-stopping basketball showdown, Team USA men's basketball faced off against South Sudan in a pre-Olympic game that nearly ended in an upset. Despite South Sudan's lack of Olympic experience and NBA players, they put up a fierce fight, pushing Team USA to their limits. The game, held at the iconic O2 Arena in London, saw Team USA clinch a nail-biting 101-100 victory, thanks to a game-winning layup by the legendary LeBron James.

The young South Sudan team, composed mainly of refugees from Sudan, showcased their talent and determination, nearly toppling the basketball giants. With just 8 seconds remaining, LeBron James came to the rescue, sealing the win for Team USA and extending their unbeaten streak as they gear up for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The intense matchup captivated fans worldwide, highlighting the unpredictable nature of basketball and the underdog spirit of South Sudan.

South Sudan's impressive performance against the powerhouse Team USA serves as a reminder of the passion and skill present in basketball across all nations. Despite falling short, the South Sudan team's resilience and fearless play left a lasting impression on the basketball community, earning them respect and admiration. As the Olympic games draw near, the basketball world eagerly anticipates more thrilling encounters and inspiring moments on the court.

In a history-making game at the O2 Arena, South Sudan came close to achieving a monumental victory against Team USA, signaling their potential to become a formidable force in international basketball. LeBron James' heroics in the clutch once again demonstrated his unmatched talent and leadership, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

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Team USA Basketball Showcase highlights: USA escapes upset vs ... (USA TODAY)

Team USA men's basketball barely escaped their pre-Olympic game against South Sudan. Here are the highlights from a wild game.

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Team USA men's basketball escapes with a one-point win against ... (Olympics)

Team USA narrowly escaped defeat against South Sudan at the O2 Arena in London, remaining undefeated ahead of Paris 2024 with a 101-100 win.

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U.S. basketball barely avoids shocking upset against South Sudan (The Washington Post)

Though South Sudan has never competed in the Olympics in men's basketball and its roster lacks a current NBA player, the African nation of about 11 million ...

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LeBron James bails out Team USA with closeout performance ... (NBA.com)

South Sudan played the game of its young life; the team is only a few years old and making its maiden voyage to the Olympics, loaded with refugees from Sudan.

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USA 101 - 100 South Sudan summary, scores, stats and highlights ... (AS English)

Team USA survived the biggest scare of their exhibition tour against South Sudan. LeBron James won the game with a lay up with 8 seconds to go.

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South Sudan nearly beat the US in an Olympic tuneup. Here's how it ... (The Associated Press)

Seems like being in London works for LeBron James. Playing in the same building as he did during the 2012 London Olympics — O2 Arena, which was called North ...

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USA men's basketball overcomes 14-point deficit to beat South ... (FOXSports.com)

The United States men's basketball team avoided a massive upset on Saturday by beating South Sudan, 101-100, at the O2 Arena in London on a go-ahead basket ...

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USA vs. South Sudan: How to watch the next USA Men's Basketball ... (Yahoo Sports)

(For the record, Team USA has won gold four Olympic games in a row.) Team USA is already on a three-game winning streak in these friendlies, thanks to wins ...

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USA vs South Sudan: LeBron James helps US avoid upset in ... (The Associated Press)

LeBron James saved the U.S. from a stunning loss. James' layup with 8 seconds left was the go-ahead basket, and the U.S..

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Who is Carlik Jones? Meet the South Sudan basketball star who ... (Olympics)

Jones made history as South Sudan came agonisingly close to registering a surprise win over Team USA in the lead up to Paris 2024.

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LeBron James rescues USA from South Sudan shock in Olympic ... (The Straits Times)

The East Africans nearly delivered a stunning upset before narrowly losing 101-100 in London. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Team USA survives scare in Olympic warmup, scraping past South ... (CNN)

The US men's basketball team fought back from a double-digit deficit to edge past South Sudan 101-100 in a dramatic pre-Olympic friendly in London, ...

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Bright Stars Shine As South Sudan Nearly Upsets Team USA (Forbes)

South Sudan nearly pulls off a shocking upset against Team USA, but LeBron James' clutch layup in the final seconds secures a 101-100 victory in a ...

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Team USA Basketball Avoids Major Upset To South Sudan On ... (Deadline)

LeBron James led the charge, capping things with a driving layup with eight seconds left to cement a 101-100 victory. Former Charlotte Hornets forward JT Thor ...

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