FIBA World Cup 2023 Results: Canada Wins Over Lebanon 128-73

The match between Lebanon and Canada which Canada won with a score of 128-73 at the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Indonesia Arena Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, Sunday (27/82023). (ANTARA/Zaro Ezza Syachniar)

JAKARTA - Canada managed to ensure victory in the second match of the Group H FIBA World Cup 2023 phase over Lebanon. The score that was secured was also quite significant, Jordi Fernandez's team won 128-73. Since his appearance at the Indonesia Arena, Senayan on Sunday, August 27 afternoon WIB, Canada has shown dominance over the opposing team. Strengthened by a number of NBA famous players, Canada led 29-13 in the first quarter. Continuing the match in the second quarter, Canada further took the lead over Lebanon by racing at points 66-30. The situation continued to side with Canada until the end of the third quarter with a far-reaching 100-48 lead. Throughout the game, the Canadian squad seemed quite evenly without anyone looking to dominate. RJ Barrett has 17 points, followed by Trae Bell-Haynes contributing 15 points, the remaining four players who have 12 points. In the opposing side who had the opportunity to get thinner, the points continued to be added by each player towards the end of the fourth quarter. At this moment the Lebanese squad was able to create opportunities with three points made, unfortunately the distance was too far unable to get them over Canada because the score in the final quarter closed with 128-73. In contrast to the appearance of the Canadian squad which was evenly distributed in points, Lebanon was dominated by Omari Rasula Spellman who made 16 points, followed by Karim Zeinoun with 15 points. This Canadian victory is the second victory in the group stage after they previously defeated France 95-65. For Lebanon, this is the second defeat after being defeated by Latvia 70-109 in the first match. Canada temporarily leads the Group H standings, and Lebanon ranks as caretakers.