2023-08-17 21:48:37
Canada still had to work hard, but ended up winning. After beating Germany on Sunday in extra time, the Canadians still had to wait for extra time to beat Spain on Thursday night in Granada (85-80, ap), in preparation for the World Cup (August 25-September 10) .
Throughout the game, neither team managed to pull away, the gap never exceeding two possessions in regulation time. Spain entered the final moments of the game two points clear, but Shai Gilegous-Alexander intercepted the ball in midfield to score a layup that put the two teams level. The Oklahoma City Thunder star even had the opportunity to win Canada, but his 3-point shot was perfectly challenged by Juancho Hernangomez.
The Canadians finally managed to make the difference in extra time, starting with a 7-0 to knock out the Spaniards who failed to recover. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 22 points and 8 rebounds, RJ Barret with 18 points. Canada still has to face the Dominican Republic on Friday (6 p.m.) before launching its World Cup once morest the France team (August 25, 3:30 p.m.).
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