On July 21, in a men’s basketball Olympic warm-up game, the USA narrowly defeated South Sudan 101-100—a score that was somewhat unexpected.
In this match, the USA’s victory was a close call as South Sudan nearly pulled off a major upset. In the end, Jones had the chance to secure a game-winning shot but missed his layup, and Gabriel’s follow-up attempt was blocked. Consequently, South Sudan missed their opportunity to win by the narrowest of margins. At one point, they led the USA by 16 points but were unable to maintain their advantage.
South Sudan’s performance deserves praise. What was expected to be a one-sided affair turned out to be a nail-biter for Team USA. Shaiyok, who plays in the CBA, had an outstanding performance, hitting 6 out of 12 three-pointers and scoring a game-high 25 points. Jones recorded a triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists but failed to capitalize on the final game-winning opportunity. Additionally, South Sudan made 14 three-pointers, twice as many as the USA.
In the Paris Olympics, the USA and South Sudan are grouped together, and their next meeting will be during the Olympics. At that time, Team USA cannot afford to underestimate their opponents again.
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