USA defeats Canada in FIBA Basketball World Cup
Dillon Brooks scores 39 points to lead USA to victory
Canada led by 9 points at halftime, but USA rallied in the second half to win by 10 points
In a thrilling match-up between two of the top teams in the world, the United States defeated Canada 98-88 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Saturday night.
Dillon Brooks led the way for the USA with 39 points, while Lu Dort led Canada with 25 points. The USA trailed by 9 points at halftime, but rallied in the second half to win by 10 points.
The victory gives the USA a 2-0 record in the tournament, while Canada falls to 1-1. The USA will face Puerto Rico in their next game on Monday, while Canada will face Greece.
In a post-game interview, Brooks said, "We knew Canada was a tough team, but we never gave up. We played together and we got the win." Dort said, "We played hard, but we made too many mistakes. We'll learn from this and we'll be better in our next game."
The FIBA Basketball World Cup is the most prestigious international basketball tournament in the world. The tournament is held every four years, and the 2023 edition is being held in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia.
Conclusion
The USA's victory over Canada was a hard-fought battle, but in the end, the USA's superior talent and experience proved to be too much for Canada. The USA is now one step closer to winning their first FIBA Basketball World Cup since 2014.
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