Team USA Men's Basketball secured a 103-86 victory over South Sudan, led by Bam Adebayo with 18 points and LeBron James, who added 12 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Notably, Joel Embiid did not play, as head coach Steve Kerr opted to start Anthony Davis, who contributed eight points and seven rebounds. This win guarantees Team USA a spot in the knockout round, with their next game against Puerto Rico. LeBron James also achieved a milestone by becoming the third player in Team USA history to score 300 points in Olympic competition. Despite South Sudan's efforts to close the gap, Team USA maintained their lead to secure the win.