It wasn't easy for Team USA, but they got the job done.
The United States improved to 4-0 in exhibition play ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris with a win over South Sudan in 101-100 fashion.
Shockingly, the Americans trailed 26-24 after the opening quarter of play. James finished the first quarter with six points and four rebounds.South Sudan's lead reached double digits with just under seven minutes remaining in the first half thanks to a 16-4 start to the second quarter. The United States failed to make any significant dent in that deficit entering the break, trailing South Sudan 58-44 at halftime.
James led the USA with 12 points while Anthony Edwards managed to provide a spark off the bench with eight points of his own. Marial Shayok led the way for South Sudan with 14 points at the break while Carlik Jones wasn't far behind with nine of his own. It wasn't long before South Sudan pushed their advantage back out to double digits thanks to some fairly incredible shot-making from JT Thor, who crossed the ten-point threshold off the bench in the third quarter.
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