Canada 107 – New Zealand 76 | Gilgios Alexander tea shines in victory
(Hamburg) Shay Gilgos-Alexander scored 26 points and six steals as Canada beat New Zealand 107-76 on Saturday in preparation for the FIBA World Cup.
Gilgios Alexander scored 11 points in the first quarter.
The Thunder star player added three assists and a block in 20 minutes.
“He set the tone,” Canada coach Jordy Fernandez said. In both attack and defence. »
Kelly Olynyk and Nickel Alexander Walker scored 13 points each. Alexander Walker also made eight rebounds.
Montreal Lugentis Dort scored 11 points, as did RJ Barrett.
Finn Delaney led the New Zealand team with 13 points.
The match took place as part of the DBB Super Cup, in the semi-finals.
In the final on Sunday, Canada will face the Germans, who won 107-58 against the Chinese.
Canada played the first of five exhibition games on Wednesday, losing 86-81 to Germany.
On Thursday, Canada will visit Spain, the World Cup holders.
Also in Spain, the Canadians will face the Dominicans the next day.
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