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Team USA Basketball Showcase: The Great Escape from South Sudan

2024 Olympics - LeBron James - South Sudan - Team USA Basketball - USA Basketball Club Championships

Team USA narrowly avoids defeat against South Sudan in a thrilling pre-Olympic matchup. Read the highlights to witness the intense game unfold!

The USA men's basketball team had a close call in their exhibition game against South Sudan, just managing to secure a one-point victory with a final score of 101-100. The game showcased high-intensity plays and a nail-biting finish, with LeBron James making the game-winning shot in the final seconds. Fans were on the edge of their seats as Team USA narrowly escaped what could have been a shocking upset.

The upcoming 2024 USA Basketball Club Championships in Rock Hill are set to kick off with an exciting lineup of talented teams ready to compete. The tournament promises fierce competition and is a great opportunity for young players to showcase their skills and potential in a competitive setting. With both men's and women's divisions, the championships are a hub for basketball talent to shine on a national stage.

As Team USA gears up for the Paris 2024 Olympics, their performance in the exhibition games has been a mix of dominance and close calls. The team's quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal is met with strong opposition, as seen in their thrilling matchup against South Sudan. The pressure is on for the players to maintain their winning streak and carry the momentum into the upcoming Olympics.

LeBron James, a pivotal player for Team USA, delivered a standout performance in the game against South Sudan, showcasing why he is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His ability to lead the team in crucial moments and make game-winning plays underscores his legacy and impact on the sport. As the team continues to prepare for Paris 2024, all eyes will be on Team USA and their pursuit of basketball greatness.

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Team USA Basketball Showcase highlights: USA escapes upset vs ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Team USA men's basketball barely escaped their pre-Olympic game against South Sudan. Here are the highlights from a wild game.

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USA vs South Sudan score updates: Time, TV channel, streaming ... (Oklahoman.com)

It's the United States vs. South Sudan in the USA Basketball Showcase exhibition ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, ...

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USA 101 - 100 South Sudan summary, scores, stats and highlights ... (AS English)

Team USA survived their biggest scare of their exhibition tour against South Sudan. LeBron James had the game winning bucket with 8 seconds to go.

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2024 USA Basketball Club Championships Set to Tip Off in Rock Hill ... (USA Basketball)

Slated for July 22-26, the men's tournament will feature 24 tenth grade teams and 16 ninth grade teams. The women's tournament, which mimics the previous ...

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USA Basketball vs. South Sudan Showcase in London: FREE live ... (pennlive.com)

Team USA has been sharp through three exhibition games in its current tour and now looks to close strong, beginning with a Saturday game against South Sudan ...

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Team USA men's basketball escapes with a one-point win against ... (Olympics)

Team USA narrowly escaped defeat against South Sudan at the O2 Arena in London, remaining undefeated ahead of Paris 2024 with a 101-100 win.

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USA vs. South Sudan: How to watch the next USA Men's Basketball ... (Yahoo Sports)

(For the record, Team USA has won gold four Olympic games in a row.) Team USA is already on a three-game winning streak in these friendlies, thanks to wins ...

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Team USA vs. South Sudan: Live score, updates from Olympics ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Team USA continues its preparation for a run at a fifth straight gold medal in men's basketball ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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Team USA Basketball Showcase highlights: USA escapes upset vs ... (USA TODAY)

Team USA men's basketball barely escaped their pre-Olympic game against South Sudan. Here are the highlights from a wild game.

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Team USA survives scare from South Sudan, storms back to avoid ... (The New York Times)

LeBron James, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and arguably the greatest to ever play, turned in his best game of the summer.

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USA escapes South Sudan for thrilling win in London (NBA.com)

LeBron James scores 23 points including the game-winning basket as Team USA rallies in 2nd half to hold off South Sudan.

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LeBron James bails out Team USA with closeout performance ... (NBA.com)

South Sudan played the game of its young life; the team is only a few years old and making its maiden voyage to the Olympics, loaded with refugees from Sudan.

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U.S. basketball barely avoids shocking upset against South Sudan (The Washington Post)

Though South Sudan has never competed in the Olympics in men's basketball and its roster lacks a current NBA player, the African nation of about 11 million ...

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The US eked out a late 101-100 win thanks to a late LeBron James layup, staving off one of the biggest upsets in basketball history.

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Team USA survives scare in Olympic warmup, scraping past South ... (CNN)

The US men's basketball team fought back from a double-digit deficit to edge past South Sudan 101-100 in a dramatic pre-Olympic friendly in London, ...

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LeBron James led the charge, capping things with a driving layup with eight seconds left to cement a 101-100 victory. Former Charlotte Hornets forward JT Thor ...

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