Zhong + Decisive Shot! James on Overcoming Deficit for the Win: I Love Being Down Big, I Love Being Tested

July 21 news. Earlier, Team USA’s thrilling 101-100 comeback victory over South Sudan has drawn attention.

In the game against South Sudan, Team USA trailed by as many as 16 points but avoided a historic upset when LeBron James drove to the basket and scored with just eight seconds left in the game.

James finished with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 9-for-13 from the field, and put on an incredible display during a 23-5 run that spanned the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth, including a dunk that resulted in a three-point play and a critical three-pointer.

Stephen Curry also hit two three-pointers during this stretch, helping the team overcome a previous slump where they made only one of their first fifteen three-point attempts, which was partly why they were trailing.

After the game, on his way to the locker room, James said, “I actually prefer being down big rather than being up big. Today we were tested, and I love moments like these.”

Additionally, after the game, sports journalist Revor Lane wrote on his social account, “Team USA’s win can be largely attributed to LeBron James and Anthony Davis. These two Lakers players played a huge role on a team that shouldn’t have been in this position.” Over the past three weeks, Davis has been one of the best players on Team USA, scoring 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in today’s game, while Embiid added 14 points.