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Saturday September 2, 2023 | 11:58 a.m. WIB

Surya Lesmana / THE

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Canada's favorite team unexpectedly lost to Brazil 65-69 in the second round match of the FIBA ​​​​Basketball World Cup in Jakarta, Friday (1/9/2023). These conditions meant that Canada had to play a death match against world No. 1 Spain to advance to the quarter-finals.

World champions Spain surprisingly also lost to Latvia 69-74 in the previous day's match.

The loss means Canada and Spain are both 3-1. However, Canada still leads Group L

The decisive match between Canada and Spain will take place on Sunday (3/9/2023).

In the match against Brazil, Canadian star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder) scored a game-high 23 points. His compatriot Lu Dort added 17 points for Canada as he returned to the court after missing the previous two games.

Brazil led by Bruno Caboclo scored 19 points and 13 bouncing.

“Good game, of course a close game. They were the better team in the second half. They wanted more, especially with the rebound, it hurt us a lot. We lost, we learn from it for the next game” , Gilgeous said. -Alexander.

Canadian coach Jordi Fernández said the result was a learning moment for his team. “It's good because it's a difficulty for us. We have never faced anything like this and I believe in our players. We will watch this match to prepare for Spain. It will be an enjoyable match. We will be ready for the next match,” he explained.