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Sunday September 10, 2023 | 1:20 p.m. WIB

Surya Lesmana / THE

Manila, Beritasatu.com – The dream duel between two teams composed of star players between the teams of the United States and Canada will take place this Sunday (9/10/2023) afternoon in Manila, Philippines during the Basketball World Cup. FIBA ball. But unfortunately, this duel is not for the world title or the gold medal, but only for the best third position or a bronze medal.

Failing to secure a berth in the final, USA vs. Canada will attempt to reach the podium when they compete for the bronze medal at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, September 10.

Efforts to regain dream team glory (dream Team) The United States was devastated after a 113-111 loss to Germany in the semifinals. The United States is now trying to avoid leaving empty-handed for a second consecutive World Cup, after finishing seventh four years ago in China.

The only time the Americans failed to medal at consecutive World Cups was six decades ago, when they finished fourth in 1963, then fourth in 1967 and fifth in 1970.

“We will be ready as soon as we wake up. We will use (the defeat) as fuel to get back up,” said guard LIKE Jalen Brunson.

Meanwhile, Canada is aiming for its first medal in World Cup history as it seeks victory after its gold hopes were dashed in a 95-86 loss to Serbia.

A victory Sunday would also mark the first time Canada has finished higher than the Americans at a World Cup.

“I know these guys will do whatever it takes to get this medal,” said Canada head coach Jordi Fernandez.

Team USA NBA stars Anthony Edwards and Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fight to save their respective countries' campaigns.

Edwards averaged 18.1 points, 4.6 bouncing, 2.7 helpand 1.1 fly for the United States, while Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 23.6 points, 6.4 bouncing5.6 helpand 1.9 fly for Canada.