The U.S. men’s basketball team prevented a surprising upset in a pre-Olympics exhibition in opposition to South Sudan in London Saturday evening, profitable 101-100.
LeBron James took over with fewer than 15 seconds left within the recreation. Down one level, James had a simple drive to the basket to place the People again up one level.
On the opposite finish, Anthony Davis jumped excessive sufficient to change Carlik Jones’ shot and pressure a miss.
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United States ahead LeBron James, proper, goes for the basket as South Sudan ahead JT Thor defends throughout an exhibition recreation on the O2 Area in London Saturday, July 20, 2024. (AP Picture/Kin Cheung)
Staff USA breathed a sigh of aid.
The People bought off to a scorching begin within the first quarter. However after South Sudan referred to as a timeout, the momentum of the sport shifted. Jones helped his nation to a 14-point halftime lead and had america a bit of shaken up.
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United States guard Anthony Edwards, left, defends in opposition to South Sudan guard Carlik Jones throughout an exhibition recreation on the O2 Area in London Saturday, July 20, 2024. (AP Picture/Kin Cheung)
The U.S. got here out of the halftime break and slowed the sport down. The staff labored the ball extra inside with Davis and Joel Embiid as an alternative of forcing up 3-pointers, which weren’t falling. Staff USA outscored South Sudan 57-42 to eke out the win.
Staff USA was favored by as many as 45.5 factors, in response to CBS Sports activities. However the struggles had been there. The staff was capturing 25% from 3-point vary and was outrebounded 42-39.
James had 23 factors, six rebounds and 6 assists within the win. Davis had 15 factors and 11 rebounds.
Jones completed with 15 factors, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for South Sudan.
United States ahead Anthony Davis, proper, seems to move the ball as South Sudan ahead Wenyen Gabriel defends throughout an exhibition recreation on the O2 Area in London Saturday, July 20, 2024. (AP Picture/Kin Cheung)
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Staff USA has yet one more warmup in opposition to Germany earlier than its quest for gold in Paris begins.