Led by the superstar duo of Kevin Durant and LeBron James, Team USA goes for a 2-0 start as it faces off with upset-minded South Sudan in the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Prior to the start of the Olympics, USA and South Sudan already faced off in a nail-biting exhibition affair, where the heavily favored Americans survived the feisty South Sudanese by the skin of their teeth with aIn that game, USA captain LeBron James saved the day for the Americans as he delivered the game-winning layup with only 8 seconds to play.
It was Durant who shone the brightest for the mighty Americans in their opening win versus Serbia last Sunday, July 28, as the three-time Olympic gold medalist went off for a game-high 23 points on a near-perfect 8-of-9 shooting. James, likewise, came to play for USA, posting all-around numbers of 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists in his first Olympic appearance since the 2012 London Games.
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