Team USA Defeats South Sudan in Thrilling Exhibition Game
Team USA Overcomes 16-Point Deficit for Victory
In a thrilling exhibition game, Team USA stormed back from a 16-point deficit to defeat South Sudan, 101-100. LeBron James led the way for Team USA with 25 points, including the game-winning basket.
A Back-and-Forth Affair
The game was a back-and-forth affair throughout, with both teams trading blows. South Sudan took an early lead, but Team USA fought back to take a 52-51 advantage at halftime.
South Sudan regained the lead in the third quarter, extending it to 16 points at one point. However, Team USA responded with a massive 35-point third quarter to take an 86-78 lead.
South Sudan fought back in the fourth quarter, but Team USA held on for the victory. James hit the game-winning shot with just seconds remaining.
James Leads the Way
LeBron James was the star of the game for Team USA. He scored 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists.
Other key contributors for Team USA included Kevin Durant (19 points), Jayson Tatum (18 points), and Bam Adebayo (16 points, 10 rebounds).
South Sudan Impresses
Despite the loss, South Sudan impressed in their exhibition game against Team USA. The team showed great resilience, battling back from a large deficit. Nuni Omot led the way for South Sudan with 33 points, while Ater Majok added 26 points.
The game was a great opportunity for both teams to prepare for the upcoming 2024 Olympics. Team USA will be looking to defend its gold medal, while South Sudan will be hoping to make its first appearance in the Olympics.
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