USA vs. Canada Basketball 2024

People are already getting excited for the 2024 Olympics with USA vs. Canada Basketball 2024 with the perfect start to prepare for the events. The first of the exhibition game was a clear display of the ability of the team USA as they crumbled Canada.

If you’re looking for some of the main facts on the game – the score, main talking points, and whatever comes next for Team USA, then you are at the right place.

USA vs. Canada Game Highlights and Final Score

During the last official match before the exhibition game, the USA got the better of Canada and won with a score line of 86-72. The initial line-up including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Joel Embiid was good but it was the second team comprising Anthony Davis, Anthony Edwards, and Jayson Tatum that performed excellently.

USA vs. Canada Final Score

Anthony Davis was the most notable contributor, SPLASHING 10 pts, 11 reb, 4 blk. Anthony Edwards also provided the needed spark for Team USA from the bench to finish with 13 points and Stephen Curry, chipped in with 11 points to ensure them of the victory.

Player Performances (USA vs. Canada)

  • Anthony Davis: Led with 10 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks.
  • Anthony Edwards: Scored 13 points from the bench thus energizing the team.
  • Stephen Curry: Scored 11 points and was very effective in fighting to maintain the lead.
USA vs. Canada

For Canada, two of their major players, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray were poor, scoring a total of fifteen points from the floor and shooting 5-18. Heading into the match, Barrett was Canada’s top scorer with 12 points but it was not sufficient to overcome Team USA’s offense​.

USA vs. Canada Recaps

First Quarter: Canada Scores First Day Point
Canada got off to a good start and had a 21-14 lead before the first quarter was over. Brooks and Olynyk set the tempo for the Canadians which pushed the team into an 11-1 lead in the game. The first quarter Particularly, starting from outside the arc they shot poorly missing 6 of their shooting attempts in the initial quarter going 1-for-7.

Second Quarter: Team USA’s Comeback
Again in the second quarter, Team USA raised their defense and limited Canada to only shooting 12 points. The second unit of the team, Anthony Edwards and Jayson Tatum brought the energy and the scores needed to give Team USA a 41-33 lead going into the half-time. Jrue Holiday started the way defensively with his ball pressure and the two power forwards: Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards both scored 8 points in the quarter.

Third Quarter: 2nd Unit Dominates
This third quarter was similar to the prior one, with Team USA’s second unit increasing its lead even more. Everyone focused on Anthony Davis and Anthony Edwards; Davis was blocking shots at this stage, while Edwards made a three-pointer to close the quarter. The score was prominently in favor of Team USA as they headed to the third quarter break 69 to 54.

Fourth Quarter: End Game
Although the final minutes of the game particularly in the fourth quarter were poor scoring only one basket in the initial five minutes, Team USA was able to come out victorious. AK and CO also could not build a comeback for Canada and the game concluded with a score of 86-72 in favor of Team USA. Anthony Davis contributed 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocks while Stephen Curry contributed 11 points.

USA vs. Canada Highlights

Team USA Basketball Schedule

The exhibition games are very important especially for the Team USA as they prepare for the Olympic Games. Here’s a look at their upcoming schedule:

DateOpponentLocationTime (ET)
July 15, 2024AustraliaAbu Dhabi12:00 PM
July 17, 2024SerbiaAbu Dhabi12:00 PM
July 20, 2024South SudanLondon3:00 PM
July 22, 2024GermanyLondon3:00 PM

Team USA Olympic Schedule

The Paris Olympics taking place in 2024 are scheduled to begin on July 26. It is to be noted that the men’s basketball tournament is set to begin the very next day, the 27th of July. The USA team is in Group C and up against Serbia, South Sudan, and Puerto Rico. Here are the key dates for their Olympic matches:

DateGameTime (ET)TV Channel
July 28USA vs. Serbia11:15 AMNBC
July 31USA vs. South Sudan3:00 PMNBC
Aug 3USA vs. Puerto Rico11:15 AMNBC
Aug 6QuarterfinalsTBDNBC
Aug 8SemifinalsTBDNBC
Aug 10Gold-Medal GameTBDNBC
Aug 10Bronze-Medal GameTBDNBC

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Conclusion

A win against Canada in their first qualification match at the Olympic exhibition puts Team USA in good standing for their journey towards the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The team possesses good players in their list and the substitutes are also capable of giving good displays for the national team in their foray in the championship. So, keep watching more great plays as they train and work hard for the gold.

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