Canada crushes France behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's near triple-double / News - Basketnews.com

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists to lead Team Canada to a crushing win over France.

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Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went on a mission in his FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 debut against France.

Player of the Game EFF 36 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Points 27 Accuracy 9-19 Rebounds 13 Assists 6

SGA scored 13 points in the third quarter, helped Canada to create a solid 20-point lead and eventually dismantle France by 30, 95-65.

Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with a near triple-double of 27 points (8/16 2PT, 1/3 3PT, 8/9 FT), 13 rebounds, 6 assists, and 36 EFF over 27 minutes.

Kelly Olynyk added 18 points on a 5-out-of-9 shooting from the field.

New York Knicks shooting guard Evan Fournier led Team France with 21 points (5/6 2PT, 3/13 3PT, 2/4 FT), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 13 EFF.

After tonight's loss, France will play their do-or-die game vs. Latvia on Sunday. The latter national team crushed Lebanon 109-70 in the first Group H match.

Canada: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 27 (13 REB, 6 AST), Kelly Olynyk 18, Dillon Brooks 12, Nickeil Alexander-Walker 12.

France: Evan Fournier 21, Mathias Lessort 12 (6 REB), Nando De Colo 12, Rudy Gobert 8 (9 REB).

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