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FINALLast update 12:52 PM ET
2 years ago

Thank you very much

Thank you very much for joining us in our coverage of the Canada vs Puerto Rico FIBA men's friendly match.

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Key moments

  1. 1:58 PM ETFINAL QUARTER BEGINS
  2. 1:57 PM ETEND OF THE THIRD QUARTER
  3. 1:41 PM ETTHIRD QUARTER BEGINS
  4. 1:16 PM ETEND OF THE SECOND QUARTER
  5. 1:14 PM ET2Q 1:53
  6. 12:58 PM ETSECOND QUARTER BEGINS
  7. 12:52 PM ETEND OF THE FIRST QUARTER
  8. 12:38 PM ETTHE MATCH BEGINS
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END GAME

Canada defeated Puerto Rico in a friendly match in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. A hard fought game in the end.

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4Q 0:27

The difference is wide and fatigue begins to take its toll. The game is decided in the last quarter and it will be a Canadian victory.

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4Q 1:04

Puerto Rico scores three points, but the difference between the two is 17 points in favor of Canada.

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4Q 2:31

Full time out of Puerto Rico.

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4Q 4:27

Dillon Brooks scores two points for Canada with a good individual action, after a long pass from Khem Birch.

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4Q 5:47

Once again, Puerto Rico struggled at the start of the fourth quarter and Canada took a 25-point lead. The North American team has been more.

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4Q 6:16

Full time out of Canada.

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4Q 8:01

Personal foul by Alex Morales on Puerto Rico's outlet. Canada will have a free throw opportunity.

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4Q 9:54

Great triple by Trent Frazier for the Puerto Ricans. The disadvantage of the Caribbeans is now so wide and they lose by fifteen points.

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FINAL QUARTER BEGINS

With Canada's partial victory over Puerto Rico, we reached the final quarter of the game from Orleans, France.

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END OF THE THIRD QUARTER

Two shots by Alex Morales with good execution for Puerto Rico. The deficit is cut.

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3Q 1:23

Full time out of Puerto Rico.

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3Q 3:17

With a 20-point lead, Canada has an important difference in the game.

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3Q 5:19

RJ Barrett says present with two more points for Canada, now eight points on the scoreboard for him.

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3Q 7:27

Khem Birch scores three points for Canada. The Canadians are far superior at the start of the third.

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3Q 9:16

As usual in the match, Canada starts winning the fourth, being far superior in this third.

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THIRD QUARTER BEGINS

After halftime, the third episode of the engagement begins with Canada partially winning.

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END OF THE SECOND QUARTER

Canada narrowly wins the game, Puerto Rico tries to react at the end of each quarter. We go to the break.

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2Q 0:26

Two correct free throws in favor of Canada, product of Brooks. He is the star scorer for the North Americans.

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2Q 1:53

Full time out of Puerto Rico.

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2Q 4:15

Puerto Rico tries to revive with three points from Piñeros. Now the disadvantage of the Caribbeans is five units with only a few minutes left in the second quarter.

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2Q 6:57

Personal foul by Alex Morales on Puerto Rico's outlet. Canada will have a free throw opportunity.

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2Q 8:42

Dillon Brooks scores two points for Canada and the Americans take the lead.

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2Q 9:17

Canada takes the lead again with two points scored by Brooks. Puerto Rico struggles to start.

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SECOND QUARTER BEGINS

We have part two with equality in the scoreboard.

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END OF THE FIRST QUARTER

With a 23-point tie, the first quarter ends. So far Puerto Rico had an important comeback after being down by eight points.

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1Q 0:14

The match is very even and the difference is only one point.

Canada 22

Puerto Rico 23

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1Q 2:19

Puerto Rico goes on to win it by one point and we have a game in the first quarter!

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1Q 4:02

Great triple by Trent Frazier for the Puerto Ricans. The disadvantage of the Caribbeans is now not so wide and they lose by four points.

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1Q 6:16

Piñeros scored a two-point basket for Puerto Rico, which is trying to get back in the game. Trailing by eight points.

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1Q 8:03

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores three points for Canada. The Canadians are still up on the scoreboard.

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1Q 9:34

Dillon Brooks scores two points for Canada and the Americans take the lead.

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THE MATCH BEGINS

The ball is in play and the match between Canada vs Puerto Rico is already underway live in real time, corresponding to a FIBA friendly match.

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The call for Puerto Rico

The roster includes the names of Jordan Howard, Phillip Wheeler and Justin Reyes, who missed the last window due to injury.

Meanwhile, combo guards Trent Frazier and Alex Morales, join for the first time the group of players called up.

The rest of the squad includes Gian Clavell, Tremont Waters, Aleem Ford, Ethan Thompson, Javier Mojica, Stephen Thompson, Jr., Christopher Ortiz, Ismael Romero, Jordan Murphy, George Conditt IV, Jordan Cintron, Timajh Parker-Rivera, Alfonso Plummer, Devon Collier, Tjader Fernandez, Tyquan Rolon, Arnaldo Toro, Dimencio Vaughn and Alexander Kappos.

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Team Canada basketball roster

Nickeil Alexander-Walker, G (Minnesota Timberwolves)

RJ Barrett, G/F (Toronto Raptors)

Khem Birch, C (Girona)

Dillon Brooks, F (Houston Rockets)

Luguentz Dort, G/F (Oklahoma City Thunder)

Melvin Ejim, F (Unicaja)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G (Oklahoma City Thunder)

Trey Lyles, F (Sacramento Kings)

Jamal Murray, G (Denver Nuggets)

Andrew Nembhard, G (Indiana Pacers)

Kelly Olynyk, F/C (Toronto Raptors)

Dwight Powell, F/C (Dallas Mavericks)

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The Puerto Rican preview

The National Team earned the only available berth to Paris 2024 at the FIBA Qualifying Tournament held last week in San Juan.

David Garcia joins the National Team as assistant coach

Spaniard David García joins the coaching staff, replacing Carlos González, and together with Rafael "Pachy" Cruz will assist the national coach, Nelson Colón.

For more exclusive information on the historic participation of both men's and women's basketball teams, visit the social networks of the Puerto Rico Basketball Federation.

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The Canadian moment

The Canadian team, which features Oklahoma City Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort, is coming off an 85-73 win over France on Friday.

Canada lost 86-72 to Team USA on July 10 in Las Vegas in its pre-Olympic debut.

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Ranking FIBA

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Calendar of commitments in Puerto Rico

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Canada arrives in the arena

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