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Gilgeous-Alexander has 27 points, Canada routs No. 5 France 95-65 at FIBA World Cup

Aug 25, 2023 | 9:34 AM

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 27 points and Canada rode a big third quarter to upset No. 5 France 95-65 at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Canada took a three-point lead into halftime before blowing the game wide open with a 25-8 third quarter.

Gilgeous-Alexander added 13 rebounds, six assists and two steals. He entered the half struggling with just two baskets on nine shots from the floor, but ended 9-of-18.

Team captain Kelly Olynyk had 18 points, four rebounds and a block.