Canada vs Lebanon scores, results: Canada picked up another dominant win at the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup

Through the first two games of the 2023 FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup, Canada looks like a legitimate title contender.

After handing France a 30-point loss in their World Cup opener, Canada was dominant again on Sunday, rolling to a 128-73 victory over Lebanon to move to 2-0 in the group stage. RJ Barrett led a balanced scoring attack with 17 points.

Canada has one first-round game left on its schedule, but they have secured a spot in the second round as France lost to Latvia on Sunday. Canada will next face Latvia on Tuesday, and the winner of that game will earn the No. 1 seed. 1st in Group H.

Sporting News tracks live score updates and highlights from Canada vs. Lebanon on Sunday. Check out all the action you might have missed here.

MORE: Why Nick Nurse isn't coaching Team Canada at the FIBA ​​World Cup

Canada vs Lebanon score

Team 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Final
Canada 29 37 34 28 128
Lebanon 13 17 18 25 73

Canada vs Lebanon live score, updates, highlights

(All Eastern times)

Final: Canada 128, Lebanon 73

07:15 — There was never any doubt about it, but now it's officially over. Canada secures another group stage win.

07:10 — Canada set a new FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup record with 38 assists (and counting).

at 7 am – Trae Bell-Haynes can't miss. He led all players with five 3-pointers. He also recorded four assists.

End of third quarter: Canada 100, Lebanon 48

06:55 — Dillon Brooks was benched, and that means the reserve will likely play the rest of the game here. Canada firmly controlled the game.

06:45 — Canada continued to attack, and Lebanon had no answer. RJ Barrett's windmill dunk pushed the lead to 50 points.

06:40 — The second round is underway. Let's see if Canada can stay upbeat against Lebanon.

Half time: Canada 66, Lebanon 30

06:25 — Dillon Brooks added the exclamation point late in the first half with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Canada shot 68.4 percent from the field and 61.1 percent from beyond the arc. Excellent all-around performance.

06:15 — Zach Edey came off the bench and made an immediate impact. Nearly every Canadian player scored in the first half. Canada now leads 53-21.

06:10 — Trae Bell-Haynes is on fire. He had just hit his fourth three-pointer of the game. The second unit continued to expand its lead.

End of first quarter: Canada 29, Lebanon 13

06:05 — The bad news: The broadcast team noted that Luguentz Dort was wearing street clothes. It seems so a preventive measure. The good news: Canada is doing just fine without him.

05:55 — A quick 8-0 run gave Canada a 16-8 lead midway through the first quarter. The Canadians picked up the pace and had an easy challenge.

05:50 — Canada's first three offensive possessions of the game: a turnover, a missed three-pointer and a turnover. But the fourth time was the charm, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was able to find Dwight Powell for his traditional 3-point play.

05:40 — We were just minutes away from the start of the game. Canada rolled with a starting lineup of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks, Kelly Olynyk and Dwight Powell.

Where to watch Canada vs Lebanon

  • Date: Sunday, August 27
  • Time: 05:45 ET | 02:45 PT
  • Television channels: sports network
  • Live broadcast: NOW Sports Network | Fieldside 1891

Canada vs. Lebanon will be broadcast on Sportsnet in Canada. Viewers can also stream the game via Sportsnet NOW or watch replays Fieldside 1891.

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Team Canada roster for the 2023 FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup

Here's Canada's roster for the FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup:

Player Tall Position
Kyle Alexander 6-10 Proceed
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 6-5 Guard
RJ Barrett 6-6 Guard
Trae Bell-Haynes 6-2 Guard
Dillon Brooks 6-7 Proceed
Luguentz Dort 6-3 Guard
Zach Edey 7-4 Middle
Melvin Ejim 6-6 Proceed
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 6-6 Guard
Kelly Olynyk 7-0 Middle
Dwight Powell 6-9 Middle
Phil Scrubb 6-4 Guard

Team Canada's schedule at the 2023 FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup

Team Canada will be part of Group H at the 2023 FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup. Canada will face France, Latvia and Lebanon in the group stage and play their matches in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Date Against Time (ET)/Result
August 25 vs France A, 95-65
August 27 vs Lebanon A, 128-73
August 29 vs Latvia 9:30 am

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