Team USA edged out South Sudan 101-100 in their fourth exhibition game ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The star-studded American squad found themselves fighting a surprisingly uphill battle after trailing by as much as 16 points during Saturday’s matchup. They struggled against South Sudan’s combination of length and athleticism but managed to claw their way back to a situation down one point with 20 seconds left in regulation.
With the game on the line, LeBron James dribbled the ball up the court to set up Team USA’s final offensive possession. Head coach Steve Kerr — utilizing a familiar strategy to Golden State Warriors fans — opted to use Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis as decoys off the ball.