US Men's Basketball Faces Reality Check Before Paris Olympics

Narrow win against South Sudan highlights vulnerabilities and need for focus

South Sudan, ranked 33rd, nearly defeated the top-ranked US team in a 101-100 game.
Coach Steve Kerr emphasizes that no victories are guaranteed, recalling past struggles.
LeBron James and Stephen Curry stress the importance of defense and team cohesion.
The US team will face Germany in their final pre-Olympic tuneup on Monday.
The close call serves as a reminder that the competition is wide open at the Olympics.