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Dillon Brooks leads Canada past Team USA to win bronze in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 overtime thriller
In a historic win for Canadian basketball, Team Canada captures the bronze medal over Team USA at FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. As noted by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange, “Canada rode a historic 39-point explosion from Dillon Brooks — the highest individual total for a Canadian ever at the World Cup — and another moment of excellence from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who contributed 31 points and 12 assists, to victory over their continental rivals 127-118 in an overtime thriller.” Check out the highlights below.
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