Spain vs Canada 2023 FIBA World Cup 2023 will be held on September 3, 20:30 AM (GMT+7). The audience can livestream the match on the YouTube channel.
The 2023 FIBA World Cup has already seen its fair share of surprises with powerhouse teams Canada and Spain both suffering unexpected losses in their recent matchups. Now, as they prepare to face off in their next game both teams are eager to bounce back and reclaim their winning form.
Spain vs Canada:
Canada entered their clash with Brazil as the favorites armed with a roster featuring NBA talent. During the game, it seemed as though Canada was on track to maintain their unblemished record as they held a ten-point lead (37-27) at halftime. With just 1:36 remaining on the clock, the score was deadlocked at 60-60. Unfortunately for Canada, Brazil seized a crucial scoring opportunity and secured a two-point lead. Canada couldn’t recover, ultimately suffering their first loss in the FIBA World Cup 2023 with a final score of 69-65.
Spain is the defending champions and entered their encounter with Latvia with a pristine 3-0 record. Although Spain was expected to continue their winning streak, Latvia had different plans. The first quarter ended with Latvia surprisingly leading by a single point (17-16). Spain managed to edge ahead in the second quarter holding a three-point advantage (32-29) at halftime.
The third quarter saw Spain begin to pull away, at one point enjoying a twelve-point lead. As the final quarter began, the defending champions held an 11-point advantage (58-47). However, Latvia’s tenacity shone through in the fourth quarter as they executed a remarkable comeback. Spain couldn’t halt Latvia’s charge and at the 2:42 mark. They found themselves trailing. Ultimately, Spain suffered a stunning defeat losing by five points (74-69).
Now both Canada and Spain are eager to redeem themselves after their surprising losses in the early stages of the second round. In their upcoming matchup, Team Canada finds themselves favored over Team Spain. The Canadian squad boasts a stacked roster filled with NBA talent and is predicted to come out on top against the reigning champions.
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Spain: Willy Hernangomz, Joel Parra, Juancho Hernagomez, Alex Abrines, Juan Nunez
Canada: Dwight Powell, Kelly Olynyk, Zach Edey, Dillon Brooks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Spain vs Canada 2023 FIBA World Cup 2023 will be held on September 3, 20:30 AM (GMT+7). The audience can livestream the match on the YouTube channel. There, you may watch the entire live event. Also, you can watch it live by logging in to ESPN, FUBO, and Courtside 1891.
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