Team USA Narrowly Defeats South Sudan in Olympic Exhibition Game

USA Overcomes 16-Point Deficit to Secure Victory

James Leads Team with Game-Winning Shot

In a thrilling exhibition game, Team USA emerged victorious over South Sudan at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Despite trailing for much of the contest, Team USA rallied in the second half to secure a narrow 101-100 win.

South Sudan, the youngest nation playing international basketball, gave a valiant effort, but ultimately fell short. The Sudanese squad led by 16 points at one point, but a determined Team USA fought back to take the lead in the final minutes.

LeBron James was the driving force behind Team USA's comeback. The superstar forward finished with a game-high 23 points, including the game-winning basket. Other key contributors for the Americans included Damian Lillard (19 points) and Kevin Durant (17 points).

This exhibition game served as a warm-up for both teams ahead of the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Team USA will look to build on their win in London, while South Sudan will hope to use the experience as a learning opportunity for the future.