USA v Canada Boxscore - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023
Canada Wins Bronze Medal
Philippines - September 10, 2023
Canada ended its historic run in the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a thrilling 127-118 bronze-medal win over the United States. Dillon Brooks scored 39 points to lead Canada while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 23.
The win was Canada's first medal in the World Cup since 1984 and its first over the United States in the tournament since 2011. It was also the first time that Canada had defeated the United States in an international basketball tournament since 1990.
Canada's victory was a testament to the team's resilience and determination. After losing to Spain in the semifinals, Canada bounced back with a strong performance against the United States. The Canadians were led by Brooks, who was named the TCL Player of the Game. Brooks scored 13 points in the first quarter and hit a key three-pointer in the fourth quarter to give Canada the lead for good.
Gilgeous-Alexander was also strong for Canada, scoring 23 points and dishing out 6 assists. The rest of the Canadian team also contributed, with Dwight Powell scoring 18 points and Kyle Wiltjer adding 15.
The United States was led by Jalen Brunson, who scored 25 points. Jayson Tatum also had a strong game, scoring 20 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. However, the United States was unable to overcome Canada's hot shooting and strong defense.
Canada's bronze-medal win is a major accomplishment for the program. It is a sign of the team's progress and its potential for future success.
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