While the USA and Canada faced each other in the fight for third place in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, Canada won the bronze medal for the first time in its history by winning 127-118 at the end of overtime.
USA and Canada faced each other in the third place match of the FIBA Basketball World Cup hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. Canada won the match played at the Mall Of Asia Arena in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, with a score of 127-118. While Canada was leading 34-25 in the first period of the highly competitive match; The first half ended with Canada leading 58-56. Canada scored 33 points in the third period and was ahead 91-82 in this period. USA reduced the difference in the last period, brought the score to 111-111 and took the match to extra time. Canada won 127-118 after extra time and finished the World Cup with a medal for the first time in its history.
HE RECEIVED THE FIRST MEDAL IN CANADIAN HISTORY
Canada defeated the USA in the 2023 FIFA Basketball World Cup third place match with a score of 127-118. With this result, the 5-time world champion USA lost the match and completed the tournament without a medal, while Canada managed to win the first bronze medal in the World Cup by placing third for the first time in its history.
DILLON BROOKS COMPLETED THE FIGHT WITH 39 POINTS
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who played a major role in the victory in Canada, completed the match with a double double by making 31 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists, while Dillon Brooks recorded 39 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds. In the USA, Anthony Edwards could not prevent the defeat in the match where he finished with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, and Austin Reaves finished with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist.