Canada’s men’s national basketball team delivered a decisive 110-84 victory over Puerto Rico on Tuesday, a result that clinches their place in the second round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
Dominance From the Opening Tip
From the outset the Canadians established a comfortable margin, maintaining a lead of more than 20 points for the better part of the contest. Their efficiency was evident in the shooting splits: a 65 percent field‑goal rate and an 86 percent conversion on two‑point attempts.
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander paced the offense with 26 points, while Andrew Nembhard contributed 23. Forward Kyshawn George, coming off the bench for the Washington Wizards, added nine points to round out the scoring.
Looking Ahead to Jamaica
The next fixture finds Canada hosting Jamaica on Monday, a match that will determine the final positioning in the group. Coach and players alike will look to carry the same intensity and execution that defined the win over Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico’s top scorer, Ismael Romero, managed 17 points, but the island nation could not close the gap, underscoring the Canadians’ overall superiority.