South Sudan shocked the world — just by making it close.

LeBron James hit a driving layup with eight seconds left as Team USA squeaked by South Sudan, 101-100, in a thriller of a showcase game at O2 Arena in London.

South Sudan led by 14 at the half, but Team USA, with a strong final two quarters held the lead until the final seconds until JT Thor drilled a corner 3-pointer to put his country up by one point.

But Team USA answered on James’ clutch basket, and South Sudan missed multiple chances on the other end as time expired.