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Canada Dominates Puerto Rico 110-84 in World Cup Qualifier

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Canada’s dominant 110-84 victory over Puerto Rico on Friday. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard scored 26 points and added four assists, three rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in Hamilton.

“It’s amazing. It’s special. I don’t take those opportunities for granted to be able to play in front of the people that watched me grow up and are from the same city I’m from,” Gilgeous-Alexander said.

Andrew Nembhard added 23 points, four rebounds, and four assists, while Dillon Brooks contributed 15 points. Canada built an early lead and never looked back.

Canada matched the Americas Qualifiers record with 46 made field goals, shooting an impressive 64.8 percent from the field. The team also finished with 29 assists and outscored Puerto Rico 60-34, securing first place in Group B with a perfect 5-0 record.

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