LeBron James Saves Team USA in Close Win

LeBron James led Team USA to a narrow 101-100 victory over South Sudan in an exhibition game in London by scoring the game-winning layup with eight seconds remaining. Despite facing a 16-point deficit, the U.S. team managed to avoid a significant upset with James contributing 23 points, six rebounds, and six assists. South Sudan's Carlik Jones had a triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Marial Shayok scored 25 points for the team. The U.S. team, comprised of All-Stars and NBA champions, narrowly averted what could have been a historic loss, setting the stage for a rematch in the Paris Olympics on July 31. Team USA's victory was crucial in preventing a potential major upset against the underdog South Sudan team, highlighting the competitive nature of the exhibition game.