The USA needed a huge comeback to avoid defeat against South Sudan. They beat the African team by one point, thanks to LeBron James, but were rattled.
Luol Deng's team lost by one point but matched the basketball giants throughout the gripping encounter in London
South Sudan were close to the biggest upset in basketball history against the USA, but LeBron James secured the win. Photo by Tim Clayton/CorbisMuch of the pre-game talk was about how the USA were going to crush the South Sudanese because of the significant talent disparity. NBA champion, Paul Pierce even said the African team had no player over 6-foot-3.
The USA are looking to win their fifth straight gold medal in men's basketball at the Olympics. They are in the same group at the Pris Olympics, and the 33rd-ranked nation will be seeking revenge when they meet on July 31."Great job for almost beating the number one ranking team in the world of men's basketball. This means South Sudan just sky rocketed the possibility of winning maybe gold in Paris.
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