Defending four-time Olympic champion United States avoids a stunning loss to world No. 33 South Sudan in its buildup for the Paris Games
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The oldest in the team at 39, James proved he remains the top dog by delivering 25 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds as the Americans avoided a stunning loss to the South Sudanese, who are ranked 33rd in the world. Anthony Davis backstopped James with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks; Joel Embiid finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds; while Anthony Edwards and Stephen Curry supplied 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Jones — a former NBA G League MVP who briefly played for the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Chicago Bulls — torched Team USA with a triple-double of 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in the losing effort.
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