
LeBron James led the U.S. Olympic team to a thrilling 101-100 victory over South Sudan in London, narrowly avoiding what could have been a historic upset. Despite trailing by 16 points, the Americans staged a remarkable comeback, culminating in James' clutch layup with 8 seconds remaining to secure the win.
The game, which saw South Sudan leading for more than half the duration, provided a stern test for the U.S. squad. Facing a team that entered as 43.5-point underdogs, the Americans had to dig deep to overcome the resilient South Sudanese side.