World Basketball News: Canadian basketball player Lu Dort has revealed the reason why his team lost to Brazil on Friday (1/9) local time. In the match held at the Indonesia Arena, Canada narrowly lost to underdogs Brazil with a score of 65-69.
There’s no denying that Canada is one of the countries with a strong enough squad composition for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 this time around. They were filled with a row of famous NBA players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett, Lu Dort, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kelly Olynyk, Dillon Brooks and Dwight Powell. Despite a power that seems fierce, Canada has in fact been successfully tamed by Brazil. Canada fell with a difference of 2 balls and this defeat shocked more than one. Given the strength on paper, Canada should have no trouble beating Brazil.
After the match, Dort, one of the Canadian players, revealed the reason. He explained that Canada took the match too relaxed. Their defense is poor and they are easily penetrated by the agile and aggressive Brazilian troops.
“We were too relaxed on defense. They had a lot of offensive rebounds that got them back in the game. However, we won’t remember that for too long. We’ll focus on the next game, the day after tomorrow,” Dort said when asked by local media.
Canada itself needs to rise soon to be able to pursue its dream of becoming champions of the FIBA World Cup 2023. Spain are waiting for them in their next game. The match against Spain will be a matter of do or die for Canada. Whoever wins the match will qualify for the quarter-finals.
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