LeBron James led Team USA again in their final exhibition game against Germany on Monday, helping the team secure a 92-88 win. Team USA has stayed undefeated in its friendly games, going 5-0. James has carried the team offensively in the final moments, giving the team enough momentum for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The LA Lakers forward finished with 20 points, six rebounds and four assists in the win. James had 11 points in the fourth quarter, giving the national team enough momentum to finish the job against the Germans.
Fans on social media had mixed reactions to the win. Here are some of what the fans had to say about James and his clutch moments against Germany.
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"The FLAGBEARER saving the Flag," one fan tweeted on X.
"Y’all seeing this right? 39 and still going crazy," another fan tweeted.
"Another clutch game under his belt and that fake non clutch narrative still breathes laughable," a fan tweeted.
Since it's the second game that Team USA almost lost, fans had something to say about how the team has performed in its exhibition games.
"Team USA gonna need a healthy KD or we ain’t sniffing the gold I’m afraid," one fan tweeted.
"Crazy everyone said this USA team was right there with the dream team and they’re barely beating these countries," another fan tweeted.
"This team is awful," one fan tweeted.
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LeBron James had something to say after the win against Germany
Team USA fans were in on a treat in the final game of the men's basketball team before the 2024 Paris Olympics. With the win, thanks to LeBron James, the national team now has an undefeated record. After the game, James made his way into the locker room.
As he was walking, he shared his honest thoughts on close games for Team USA.
"I'mma be honest," James said. "I like those ones better than the blowouts. At least we get tested. I like getting tested, baby. Those are the best ones. What a good play."
In its final two friendly games, Team USA was cornered. The squad barely won against South Sudan 101-100 on Saturday. The team's recent game against the Germans was also a nail-biter.
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