Team USA's Showcase Tour Continues with a Matchup Against South Sudan
USA Remains Unbeaten in Pre-Olympic Exhibitions
The United States men's basketball team continues its pre-Olympic exhibition tour with a matchup against South Sudan on Saturday. The Americans are looking to stay perfect after winning their first two games against Puerto Rico and Nigeria. South Sudan, meanwhile, is coming off a loss to Spain in its previous outing.
Marial Shayok Leads South Sudan's Charge
Marial Shayok, a Canadian-born forward who plays professionally in China, led the South Sudanese with 25 points and six 3-pointers in their loss to Spain. Shayok is a dangerous scorer who can create his own shot and knock down shots from anywhere on the court. He will be a key player for South Sudan if they want to pull off the upset against the United States.
USA Narrowly Avoids Huge Shock Against South Sudan
The United States came within one shot of losing to South Sudan in their previous exhibition game. The Americans trailed by 16 points in the second half before coming back to win by just one point. LeBron James hit the game-winning shot with just 0.8 seconds remaining on the clock.
Dmytro Skapintsev Stuffs the Stat Sheet
Dmytro Skapintsev had a huge game for the Knicks in their win over the Bulls on Friday night. The Ukrainian forward finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal, and a block. Skapintsev was all over the court, making plays on both ends of the floor. He is quickly becoming one of the most promising young players in the NBA.
Conclusion
The United States will be looking to avoid another close call when they face South Sudan on Saturday. The Americans are the heavy favorites, but South Sudan has shown that they are capable of playing with anyone. Marial Shayok is a dangerous scorer, and the South Sudanese will need him to have a big game if they want to pull off the upset.
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