South Sudan Gives Team USA a Run for Their Money: A Nail-Biting Exhibition Game at the Paris Olympics

Carlik Jones recorded a triple-double for South Sudan with 15 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds
LeBron James saved the day for Team USA with a go-ahead layup in the final moments
Marial Shayok led all scorers with 25 points for South Sudan
South Sudan gave Team USA a tough challenge in the Paris Olympics exhibition game
Team USA won with a score of 101-100 after trailing by 16 points in the first half
South Sudan Gives Team USA a Run for Their Money: A Nail-Biting Exhibition Game at the Paris Olympics

In a thrilling exhibition game ahead of the Paris Olympics, Team USA's men's basketball team narrowly escaped defeat against South Sudan, winning 101-100. Despite the star-studded lineup of Team USA, which included NBA champions and All-Stars such as LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Joel Embiid, the match was far from a walkover. South Sudan's team showcased their resilience and talent, building a 16-point lead over Team USA in the first half by holding them to 1-of-12 shooting on 3s and making seven treys. However, LeBron James saved the day for Team USA with a go-ahead layup with just eight seconds left in the game, preventing what would have been a historic upset.

South Sudan, which gained independence only 13 years ago and is playing in the Olympics for the first time, proved their worth on the international stage. The South Sudan team was led by Carlik Jones, who recorded a triple-double with 15 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds. Marial Shayok also played a significant role in the match, leading all scorers with an impressive 25 points.

Despite facing a challenging game against South Sudan's talented players displaced by civil war, Team USA managed to secure their place in the upcoming Paris Olympics. However, head coach Steve Kerr admitted his team's complacency during the match and took responsibility for not adequately preparing them for the unexpectedly tough competition from South Sudan.

In summary, South Sudan's near-upset against Team USA at the 2024 Olympic exhibition game revealed shifting dynamics in international basketball and served as a reminder that no corners can be cut in the competitive world of sports. With talent on both sides, it was truly a nail-biting match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • It is stated that Team USA's head coach, Steve Kerr, took responsibility for his team's complacency. I should ensure this statement is accurate and not speculative.
  • The article mentions that South Sudan gained independence only 13 years ago, but it does not specify the year. I should verify this fact.

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Team USA survives scare in Olympic warmup, scraping past South Sudan 101-100

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Samuel Joseph Sunday, 21 July 2024 11:11
  • Unique Points
    • Head coach Steve Kerr took responsibility for his team's complacency during the match.
    • South Sudan head coach Royal Ivey praised his team's resilience and competitiveness despite the narrow loss.
  • Accuracy
    • South Sudan led by 14 points at halftime and had a chance to win on the final possession
    • LeBron James scored the go-ahead basket with 8 seconds left, saving the US Olympic team from a 16-point deficit and an upset loss to South Sudan.
    • South Sudan led for more than half the game and had a chance to win at the end.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of Team USA's struggle in the game. The author also uses editorializing language such as 'despite its star power, Team USA has occasionally flattered to deceive recently and has looked unconvincing at times in victory.' This is an opinion and not a fact. Additionally, there are instances of emotional manipulation through phrases like 'the US jumped out to an early 10-2 lead' and 'South Sudan fought its way back into the game'. These phrases create a sense of excitement and tension for the reader, which may not accurately reflect the events described in the article.
    • despite its star power, Team USA has occasionally flattered to deceive recently and has looked unconvincing at times in victory.
    • Back-to-back triples gave South Sudan a 100-99 lead going into the closing stages
    • The US jumped out to an early 10-2 lead
    • South Sudan fought its way back into the game
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author commits the following fallacies: 1. Hasty Generalization: The author states that 'South Sudan fought its way back into the game, catching fire from three-point range in the first quarter to grab the lead.' and 'South Sudan's run-and-gun approach seemed to run out of steam late in the third quarter as its shooting stagnated.' These statements are based on a single game and do not take into account other factors that may have contributed to South Sudan's performance. 2. Ad Hominem: The author states 'Despite its star power, Team USA has occasionally flattered to deceive recently and has looked unconvincing at times in victory.' This statement is an attack on the team's reputation rather than addressing the actual content of the article.
    • ]The US men’s basketball team fought back from a double-digit deficit to edge past South Sudan 101-100 in a dramatic pre-Olympic friendly[...]South Sudan fought its way back into the game, catching fire from three-point range in the first quarter to grab the lead.[...]South Sudan's run-and-gun approach seemed to run out of steam late in the third quarter as its shooting stagnated.
    • Despite its star power, Team USA has occasionally flattered to deceive recently and has looked unconvincing at times in victory.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Bright Stars Shine As South Sudan Nearly Upsets Team USA

Forbes Magazine Sindiswa Mabunda Sunday, 21 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • South Sudan led by 14 points at halftime and had a chance to win on the final possession
    • Carlik Jones recorded a triple-double with 15 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds for South Sudan
    • Marial Shayok led all scorers with 25 points, shooting 9-for-16, including 6-for-12 from three-point range
  • Accuracy
    • South Sudan finished the game with 14-of-33 from three-point range
    • LeBron James led the US in scoring with 25 points
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

90%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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James hits game winner with 8 seconds left, US avoids upset and escapes South Sudan 101-100

The Associated Press News Saturday, 20 July 2024 21:26
  • Unique Points
    • LeBron James scored the go-ahead basket with 8 seconds left, saving the US Olympic team from a 16-point deficit and an upset loss to South Sudan.
    • South Sudan gained independence just 13 years ago and is playing in the Olympics for the first time.
  • Accuracy
    • The US team allowed South Sudan to shoot 61% in the first half and got outscored from three-point range.
    • South Sudan led for more than half the game and had a chance to win at the end.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article contains editorializing and sensationalism. The author uses phrases like 'stunning loss', 'biggest upset in the program's history', and 'good reminder that when we play against teams, it’s the biggest game of their lives'. These phrases are used to manipulate emotions and create a sense of drama. Additionally, the author quotes LeBron James saying 'I like those better than the blowouts. At least we get tested.' This is an opinion by James and not a factual statement.
    • The U.S. Olympic team that’ll soon head to the Paris Games escaped with a 101-100 win over South Sudan in London, rallying from a 16-point deficit to avoid perhaps the biggest upset in the program’s history.
    • It was 8-0 U.S. after 2 1/2 minutes. The rest of the half: South Sudan 58, U.S. 34.
    • I did not do a great job preparing our team. We did not focus enough on what they’re capable of, and that’s on me.
    • The Americans allowed South Sudan to shoot 61% in the first half and got outscored 21-3 from 3-point range in the first 20 minutes.
    • Anthony Davis added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Americans. Marial Shayok had 24 points for South Sudan and Jones had a triple-double – 15 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority when quoting Steve Kerr stating 'We have to expect everyone to play like that.' and 'We did not focus enough on what they're capable of, and that's on me.' This implies that the team should have expected a tough game from South Sudan due to their past performance or reputation. However, this does not necessarily mean it was a logical assumption as there could be other factors at play. Additionally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing South Sudan's performance as 'the biggest upset in the program's history.' and 'a good reminder that when we play against teams, it’s the biggest game of their lives.' This language is not objective and could sway readers emotions.
    • We have to expect everyone to play like that.
    • It was a good reminder that when we play against teams, it’s the biggest game of their lives.
  • Bias (95%)
    The article does not demonstrate any clear bias towards a specific political, religious, ideological or monetary position. However, the author does use language that depicts South Sudan as underdogs and implies that they were unexpected to put up a good fight against the US team. This could be seen as an unintentional bias towards favoring the US team due to their status and reputation.
    • It was 8-0 U.S. after 2 1/2 minutes.
      • South Sudan had a chance to win at the end.
        • The teams will meet in group play in the Paris Olympics on July 31.
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        80%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Team USA survives scare from South Sudan, storms back to avoid stunning upset

        The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Joe Vardon Saturday, 20 July 2024 00:00
        • Unique Points
          • Team USA faced a 16-point deficit against South Sudan in the Olympics exhibition game.
          • South Sudan built a 16-point lead over Team USA in the first half by holding them to 1-of-12 shooting on 3s and making seven treys.
          • LeBron James turned in his best game of the summer with 25 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.
          • Joel Embiid had his best game for Team USA so far with 14 points and 7 boards.
        • Accuracy
          • Stephen Curry added 10 points for Team USA.
          • Anthony Davis scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
        • Deception (40%)
          The article is not entirely deceptive but it does have some examples of deception. The author, Joe Vardon, presents the game between Team USA and South Sudan as a close match that could have gone either way. This is done by highlighting the struggles of Team USA in the first half and their eventual comeback in the second half. However, this portrayal is misleading because it implies that South Sudan had a strong chance of winning, when in reality they did not come close to actually winning the game. The score was 101-100 in favor of Team USA and they only managed to beat South Sudan by one point due to a last-second layup by LeBron James. This is an example of sensationalism, as the author exaggerates the competitiveness of the match.
          • The American men’s Olympic team faced its first true test of the summer from a surprising source and passed, avoiding what would have been one of the most stunning losses in 50 years of USA Basketball.
        • Fallacies (85%)
          The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author, Joe Vardon, engages in exaggeration when he describes the game as potentially being one of the most stunning losses in 50 years of USA Basketball. This is an example of an overstatement fallacy. Additionally, there are appeals to emotion throughout the article, particularly when discussing South Sudan's lack of current NBA players and their young history as a nation playing international basketball. The author also uses a false dichotomy when stating that either Team USA did not focus enough on what South Sudan is capable of or it was Coach Steve Kerr's decision to swap out starters for the second unit. These examples do not rise to the level of a severe fallacy score, but they are present in the article.
          • One of the most stunning losses in 50 years of USA Basketball?
          • This game was described as potentially being one of the most stunning losses in 50 years of USA Basketball's history.
          • South Sudan, a country that didn’t exist until 2011, has no current NBA players and whose biggest “star” may be a skinny, 17-year-old headed to Duke.
          • Either Team USA did not focus enough on what South Sudan is capable of or it was Coach Steve Kerr's decision to swap out starters for the second unit.
        • Bias (95%)
          The author expresses surprise at South Sudan's performance and implies that they are underdogs due to their lack of NBA players and young age. He also uses language like 'stunning loss' and 'upset' to depict South Sudan in a negative light. The author also quotes the coach of South Sudan expressing disappointment about a non-call, which could be seen as an attempt to elicit sympathy for the underdog team.
          • The youngest nation playing international basketball, has no current NBA players and whose biggest 'star' may be a skinny, 17-year-old who's headed to Duke.
            • This was one of the most stunning losses in 50 years of USA Basketball.
              • We got a good shot, we got a rebound and we got a good look at it. I thought it was contact when Wenyen Gabriel got the ball and it was a no-call, but I can't blame it on the (refs).
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication