Canadian men’s basketball team improves to 3-0 at Olympics with win over Spain
Posted August 2, 2024 10:33 am.
The Canadian men’s basketball team is heading to the Olympic quarterfinals with momentum on its side.
Canada (3-0) clinched first place in Group A with an 88-85 win over Spain on Friday at Paris 2024.
The quarterfinals are next Tuesday. Spain (1-2) was eliminated with the loss.
Tied 19-19 after one quarter, Canada took charge by outscoring Spain 30-19 in the second quarter. Spain made a furious charge to get within one in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t fully erase the deficit.
Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett hit a huge three in the final minute to extend Canada’s lead to five.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Canada with 20 points. Andrew Nembhard added 18 off the bench.
