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Liputan6.com, Jakarta- Canada continued its strong performance at the 2023 FIBA ​​World Cup. Shai Gilgeous Alexander and his friends won again in their second match in Jakarta. This time, Canada defeated Lebanon 128-73 at the Indonesia Arena, Sunday (8/27/2023) afternoon WIB.

Canada therefore has a good chance of qualifying for the next round. They topped the FIBA ​​World Cup 2023 Group H standings with two wins. In the first match, Canada won against France.

Canada was hot at the end of the match. Lebanon was able to take a 4-0 lead thanks to the actions of Wael Arakji and Ali Haidar. Canada was only able to take the lead with seven minutes and 16 seconds left in the first quarter thanks to five consecutive points from Dwight Powell.

Lebanon regained the lead thanks to Arakji’s layup. But after that, the match was controlled by Canada. Kelly Olynyk, RJ Barrett and Shai Gilgeous Alexander took turns scoring points to keep Canada away from Lebanon. Canada closed the first quarter with a 29-13 lead.

At the start of the second quarter, Canada kept several of its key players. However, Canada’s coatings are even more resistant than those of Lebanon. Zach Edey played a role in Lebanon’s destruction while Kelly Olynyk sat on the bench.

Lebanon has managed to maintain its origins thanks to the actions of Karim Zeinoun. However, RJ Barrett paid off and kept Canada’s lead above 20 points. Canada closed the first half with a 66-30 lead after Dillon Brooks scored a three-pointer at the buzzer.