Team USA is bolstered with 12 NBA stars who already proved their dominance in the NBA. After the Olympics opener win against Serbia, the team is now set to face South Sudan in their second group-stage match at Paris Olympics.
Unlike Team USA, which has a rich Olympic history with 16 gold medals, South Sudan’s men’s basketball team is making a debut in the Summer Games this year.
South Sudan’s basketball team previously faced Team USA in an exhibition game. Despite LeBron James and his teammates anticipating an easy victory in this warm-up match, they were unexpectedly challenged and had to mount a significant comeback to secure the win.
Team USA vs. South Sudan: Head-to-Head
Team USA faced South Sudan for the first time and narrowly escaped a defeat in the tuneup game. LeBron James led the United States to a 101-100 win over the spirited South Sudan in London.
The turning point came in the third quarter when Team USA mounted a comeback to secure the win. LeBron James led the American effort with 23 points, while Anthony Davis contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Carlik Jones, who had an impressive triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, nearly pulled off a last-minute win for South Sudan. Meanwhile, Marial Shayok was their top scorer with 25 points.
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The close game proved South Sudan’s potential to challenge any team in the Paris Olympics. Even NBA legend Paul Pierce acknowledged the team’s impressive athleticism and apologized for underestimating their capabilities.
While the Olympic debutant missed out on winning the exhibition game, they will be motivated to go over the line this time e on the big stage and shock the star-studded Team USA.
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