South Sudan got here inside seconds of defeating Crew USA on Saturday, failing to complete off one of many best upsets within the historical past of worldwide basketball.
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Crew USA narrowly prevented the upset, as LeBron James put the Crimson, White and Blue forward with simply eight seconds on the clock by taking it all the best way to the outlet on the ultimate offensive possession.
South Sudan, which has been an unbiased nation for simply 13 years, led for practically half the sport and at one level held a 16-point benefit. JT Thor, who’s at the moment signed to the Charlotte Hornets, was nearly the hero, although, hitting an off-balance three over James to take the lead within the ultimate minute. South Sudan went to
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Celtics guards Jrue Vacation and Derrick White mixed to assist make the ultimate cease, with White getting a block on what would have been the game-losing putback.
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Vacation completed with eight factors, 4 rebounds and one block — getting the beginning. White added 5 assists off the bench, whereas Jayson Tatum scored 9 factors in restricted motion.
Crew USA will face Germany in one other exhibition recreation Monday.