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Team USA Edges Past South Sudan in Thrilling Pre-Olympic Friendly
Dramatic Comeback Seals Victory for American Team
LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Team USA, the reigning Olympic champions, overcame a 16-point deficit to defeat South Sudan 101-100 in a dramatic pre-Olympic exhibition game on Saturday night. With just eight seconds remaining and the score tied at 100-100, LeBron James drove to the rim and laid the ball in to give the United States a one-point lead. South Sudan had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer, but the shot missed, and the Americans held on for the narrow victory.
James Leads the Charge
LeBron James led the scoring for Team USA with 23 points and 6 assists. Other key contributors for the Americans included Jayson Tatum (21 points), Damian Lillard (19 points), and Bradley Beal (15 points). For South Sudan, Deng Acuoth led the way with 28 points, followed by Biar Atem (19 points) and Dolph Gatluak (16 points).
The victory was a hard-fought one for Team USA, but it ultimately showed their resilience and determination. With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, the Americans will be looking to build on this performance and secure their fourth consecutive gold medal.
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