Despite not advancing to the finals, Canada concluded its impressive summer campaign with a third-place finish in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Canada escaped the comeback by the United States in its 127-118 overtime win to finish with bronze medals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was excellent for Canada in its nine-point win. He finished with 31 points on 11-of-20 shooting, 12 assists and six rebounds. Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Lu Dort also played an important role with 11 points and six rebounds off the bench.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from Canada’s OT win as it finished third in the final World Cup standings.