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Julie Allemand and Canada's Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe , VIRGINIE LEFOUR/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty ImagesHanne Mestdagh's three-pointer with 2:05 remaining in the fourth quarter cut Canada's lead to 58-56.
Belgium turned the ball over on its next possession and Kim Mestdagh was forced to foul Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe, who made one of two free throws to give Canada a five-point lead with just seven seconds left. Kia Nurse had a game-high 19 points for Canada and added two rebounds, three assists and three steals.
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