NBA star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander silently tows Canada past Slovenia in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinal, just a step behind the Luka Doncic-Dillon Brooks squabble that stole the spotlight
MANILA, Philippines – In a battle of two FIBA World Cup title contenders, Canada showed Slovenia it was more ready to reach greater heights, as it pulled off a 100-89 ouster in the knockout quarterfinal at the packed Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday, September 6, to earn its first-ever semis berth.
Even in a team stacked with stars, Gilgeous-Alexander produced as if he was still the lone option back in the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, tallying 31 points on an efficient 8-of-12 shooting clip and a huge 14-of-16 line off free throws to go with 10 rebounds and 4 assists. “It’s an honor. Just putting on this jersey is an honor in itself and to win is another good feeling. But like I said before, we’re not satisfied. We want to win the gold,” Gilgeous-Alexander said.
Although Gilgeous-Alexander was Canada’s main constant against Slovenia, he made sure to credit everyone else who helped him along the way, including fellow NBA players and RJ Barrett, who scored 13 of his 24 points in the pivotal third quarter, and Brooks, who hounded Doncic until he no longer could.
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