USA vs South Sudan: LeBron James helps side avoid huge shock in Olympics warm-up

The United States come from 16 points down to avoid one of the biggest shocks in basketball history in a dramatic 101-100 victory over South Sudan.

The United States came from 16 points down to avoid one of the biggest shocks in basketball history in a dramatic 101-100 victory over South Sudan in London.

LeBron James hit a crucial lay-up to put his side ahead by one point with eight seconds to go, and South Sudan could not hit a late winner. But they outplayed the world number one side in the first half, hitting 61% of their shots, while the USA only made one three-pointer.

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