CBC Sports' daily newsletter recaps Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's latest brilliant performance at the Basketball World Cup, which sent Canada to the semifinals for the first time ever.
Stay up to speed on what's happening in sports by subscribing hereShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 31 points to outduel Luka Doncic and send Canada to the Basketball World Cup semifinals for the first time ever with a 100-89 win over Slovenia today in Manila.
Today's Canada-Slovenia quarterfinal was billed as a showdown between Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic — both All-NBA First Team guards last season and the two highest scoring players remaining in the World Cup. Some feel SGA, despite considerably less hype, is the better player. They can point to today's matchup as evidence.
Slovenia went on an 8-1 run immediately after Doncic was tossed, cutting its deficit to nine points with four minutes left. But they never got any closer as their three-point shooting went cold and Gilgeous-Alexander's steady hand helped right the Canadian ship.
This game, like so many others in this tournament, was another illustration of why Gilgeous-Alexander placed fifth in NBA MVP voting last season — three spots ahead of Doncic. The Slovenian star might have the better offensive skill set. But is he always willing to do what it takes to win, not just put up big stats? No one's asking that question about SGA.
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