Official Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Thread

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Team USA barely avoids an embarrassing exhibition loss to South Sudan, winning 101-100 after trailing.


By Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 20, 2024, 05:38 PM ET:

LONDON -- There's probably going to be a movie made about the South Sudan basketball team someday. And the players representing the war-torn young nation added a powerful and dramatic scene Saturday night in a moment the raucous crowd at O2 Arena won't soon forget.

LeBron James made a driving layup with eight seconds left to prevent what would've been an historic upset and Team USA escaped with a 101-100 victory.


 

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Team USA barely avoids an embarrassing exhibition loss to South Sudan, winning 101-100 after trailing.


By Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 20, 2024, 05:38 PM ET:

LONDON -- There's probably going to be a movie made about the South Sudan basketball team someday. And the players representing the war-torn young nation added a powerful and dramatic scene Saturday night in a moment the raucous crowd at O2 Arena won't soon forget.

LeBron James made a driving layup with eight seconds left to prevent what would've been an historic upset and Team USA escaped with a 101-100 victory.


UH-OH. This isn't good. This team needs to lock it down on defense, NOW.
 

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UH-OH. This isn't good. This team needs to lock it down on defense, NOW.

A USA team that talented shouldn't have to struggle if they respect opponents. It's not a good sign.
 

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A USA team that talented shouldn't have to struggle if they respect opponents. It's not a good sign.
I know everyone focuses on our offenses on these teams. what has separated us in the past from other countries is the ability to shut down opponents. This team needs to lock it down against these teams. They are taking opposition too lightly. :(
 

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It looked like South Sudan might have stopped themselves on that first rebound.

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