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Dominican Republic vs Bahamas: FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Live Stream, Schedule, Fixture, and Probable Lineups

Six Bahamas players scored in the double digits, with Heild leading the way with 24 points.

By Sri Praneeth Palli | Jul 4, 2022 | 2 Min Read

In the first round of qualification, Group C includes the Bahamas and the U.S. Virgin Islands, along with Canada and the Dominican Republic (who Canada will face on the road on July 4). The two games this weekend make up the third and last window of this qualifying round. Canada has already qualified for the next round with a 4-0 record. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the Canadian senior men’s team hasn’t played at home in more than two years before Friday’s match. In August and September of 2023, the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia will host the FIBA World Cup. As Canada competes for slots in the World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics, the national team has committed a core group of 14 players, many of whom are NBA stars, to play for the squad over the next three years.

Current Form

When Buddy Hield and his countrymen played, the Virgin Islands had a perfect record. The Bahamas were defeated 80-79 at the 2014 Centrobasket with Hield playing at Oklahoma University at the time. Team ISV trounced Bahamas 84-74 in the 2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, with Hield giving on a display. After everything was said and done, the former Sacramento Kings star had 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists. Held, though, ended his two-game losing streak on Friday with a crushing 97-80 victory that sent his team into the next round of the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers. Six Bahamas players scored in the double digits, with Heild leading the way with 24 points. Travis Munnings, Mychel Thompson (13), Rashad Davis (12), Franco Millers (16), Kentwan Smith (17), and Franco Millers (16) all missed the scoring box.

Anticipated Winner

The Dominican Republic dropped to 0-5 after the Bahamas’ victory (2-3) and is no longer eligible for the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers. Canada (5-0) beat the Dominican Republic 95-75 in another Group C match. The Dominican Republic might continue to rank second (3-2).

When And Where To Watch?

The exciting match will be held on July 4th, 7:00 PM, and July 5th, 4:30 AM IST. The Audience from the US can stream on popular channels like ESPN, whereas Indians can log in to Fancode.com.