Anthony Davis attributed Team USA’s close call against South Sudan to a disruptive encounter with London traffic, which delayed their arrival and disrupted their pre-game routines. Despite the challenge, Team USA narrowly avoided a surprising defeat thanks to a game-winning basket by LeBron James with just 8 seconds remaining.

LeBron James led Team USA’s efforts with an impressive performance, contributing 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. On the opposing side, South Sudan’s Carlik Jones achieved a rare triple-double in FIBA basketball, scoring 15 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and distributing 11 assists. Marial Shayok also stood out with a game-high 24 points.

Looking ahead, Team USA will face Germany on Monday, July 22nd, marking the conclusion of their preparation before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.