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Game Over
Key moments
4Q | 1:59
Both teams are pulling their starters, and it will all come down to the court. Canada will secure another victory in the playoffs to continue their strong run in FIBA. Puerto Rico offered very little in the closing stages and will be eliminated from this series.
4Q | 4:46
The Puerto Ricans are starting to fade and the game is getting closer to a tie. The visitors have done very little and never managed to secure the victory. The Canadians have dominated from start to finish in this second half, moving closer to victory but still unable to close out the result.
4Q | 10:00
The final quarter begins with a 23-point lead for the home team; the score is Canada 83-60 Puerto Rico in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers. It's time to decide the winner of the game at the TD Coliseum.
Bye to the third
The third quarter comes to an end.
3Q | 2:41
Canada pulls ahead on the scoreboard, forcing a second timeout, again called by their opponents. The Maple Leafs apply intense pressure, widening the gap and looking to secure the victory, with Dillon Brooks leading the team with 19 points.
3Q | 5:26
Canada takes control of the pace and starts to pull away on the court. The home team plays better after halftime and forces their opponent to call a timeout to avoid falling too far behind. Great return to the court and a 20-point lead.
3Q | 7:49
The control of those from Canada continues and the Puerto Ricans begin to fall behind more and more. The game could end early and by a significant difference. Local adjustments are coming to maintain the difference.
3Q | 10:00
The third quarter begins with an 18-point lead for the home team; the score is Canada 56-38 Puerto Rico in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The best moments of the game are yet to come at the TD Coliseum.
Halftime
2Q | 2:29
Great control on the court, the Canadians continue their winning streak and maintain their 24-point lead going into halftime. The visitors now call a second timeout to try and prevent their opponents from extending their lead and halting their team's momentum.
2Q | 5:13
Canada is dominating Puerto Rico, but the game is very tight for the visitors, who must rethink their entire strategy if they want to maintain any chance of winning. Canada calls a timeout to organize rotations and capitalize on their 22-point lead.
2Q | 7:38
Canada picked up the pace and went on a four-point run, extending their lead. The visitors' strong finish seems to have stalled at the start of this new period. A significant difference in the score could be on the horizon.
2Q | 10:00
The second quarter begins with a 16-point lead for the home team; the score is Canada 31-15 Puerto Rico in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers. The best moments of the game are yet to come at the TD Coliseum.
End of the first
1Q | 1:22
Puerto Rico goes on a 4-0 run to close the scoreboard gap, but Canada's good rotations are keeping the deficit small. Canada's starters are resting, which could make things more difficult on the court.
1Q | 2:57
Consecutive baskets by the Canadians extend their lead to five points. A second timeout is called, this time for the Puerto Ricans, who must avoid falling too far behind. The game is getting complicated.
1Q | 5:34
Canada's 10-6 run forces a timeout, complete domination by the home team who dictate the pace and are looking to secure an early victory. Puerto Rico is surprised and will need to adjust to get back into the game.
1Q | 8:15
A great start for the home team; they're playing better and starting to pull away from their opponent. It's a hard-fought game on the court; we have a very active start to the match on both ends of the court at the TD Coliseum.
1Q | 10:00
The FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers between Canada and Puerto Rico National Teams is underway at the TD Coliseum. Follow all the action of this great matchup here on VAVEL. A great game awaits us today.
About to begin
We are just minutes away from the start of the game presentation, the players' entrance, and the FIBA pre-game protocols for this 2027 World Cup Qualifier between Puerto Rico and Canada at the TD Coliseum.
Everything's ready!
The TD Coliseum is set for the start of this game between Canada and Puerto Rico. Both teams will be looking for a win to continue their FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign in top form. We're in for a great game on the court.
Canada lineup!
These are the starting players for Canada in today's game:
Puerto Rico lineup!
Referees
James Capers (#19), Marc Davis (#8), Ben Taylor (#46) and Ed Malloy (#14) are the referees appointed for the game between Puerto Rico and Canada in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the TD Coliseum.
The adventure continues!
The FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers are still underway, and the First Round is in full swing as teams look to fine-tune their chemistry to achieve their goals. This time, we have a matchup between Puerto Rico and Canada, two teams that have recently undergone a period of transformation and now aspire to be World Cup contenders.
Here is Canada!
The Canadian team arrived at their stadium for today's match, and the local players made a good impression.
Puerto Rico appears!
The Puerto Rican team is already in the vicinity of the TD Coliseum for today's game; the visiting players look confident.
Last matchup!
The last time Puerto Rico and Canada faced off was in last season's FIBA Americup when the Maple Leafs secured a 121-109 victory on the road, thanks to a stellar performance from Sahi Gilgeous-Alexander with a double-double and a strong showing from RJ Barrett.
The game has ended. Thank you for joining us for the broadcast of the Canada 111-84 Puerto Rico game in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers at the TD Coliseum. We look forward to seeing you on VAVEL for more broadcasts.