Canada defeated Spain 88-85 at the FIBA men’s basketball World Cup, and will advance to the international tournament’s quarter-finals and has secured a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, including going 14-of-16 at the free-throw line, as Canada fended off Spain 88-85 on Sunday at the FIBA men’s basketball World Cup.
Trailing 78-74 with 1:51 left in the game, Gilgeous-Alexander drove to the net for a layup and drew a foul. He sank the free throw for a three-point play to pull Canada to within one with 1:51 to go.Brooks drilled a three-pointer on the next possession to tie it up with 1:12 left to play. A Spanish shot was tipped away, with Lu Dort catching the ball and handing it off to Gilgeous-Alexander. He was quickly foulled, sending him to the line for two free throws.After a timeout, Juan Nunez made a hook shot to help Spain close within two points.
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