After Destroying Rudy Gobert’s France, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and Co Put Up a Record-Breaking Performance in Second FIBA World Cup Game

It’s all turning up Team Canada at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and co. have stunned everyone with their latest addition to their tally of victories. While the fans expected Team USA to be the most dominant team in the tournament, Team Canada seems to have stolen the spotlight. This gets the fans wondering, has Canada unleashed the new Dream Team?

Team Canada made headlines with their outstanding victory against Rudy Gobert‘s Team France. After a mellow first half which witnessed both teams lurk close to each other’s score, Team Canada went off on an unbelievable run in the second half. They beat the France contingent by 30 points, outscoring them with an outlandish 27 points in the second half. While fans were still recovering from this domination, the team outdid themselves in the very next game. Here’s a rundown of Team Canada’s record-breaking game against Team Lebanon.

Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and Co. destroy yet another team

Team Canada put up the most stunning display to mark their arrival in the FIBA World Cup this year. They destroyed the Minnesota Timberwolves center and Team France, claiming a 95-65 win. If that wasn’t enough to cement their names as strong contenders, they went off for a Dream Team-esque game against the underdogs, Team Lebanon.

Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and Co. took on Team Lebanon in their second matchup of the FIBA World Cup. After the Oklahoma City Thunder Thunder guard and his team pulverized Team France, their win in this matchup came as no surprise. However, their record-breaking performance stunned the world. They put up historic numbers in various categories throughout their destruction of the Lebanon contingent.

They broke the record for most assists in a FIBA World Cup game ever, racking up 43 assists in the game. Then came their lights-out shooting from beyond the arc, going 18/30 in their attempts. In fact, their scoring was so dominant, they put up 100 points within the third quarter. After a quiet game in their opener, Team Canada’s starting forward, R.J. Barrett top-scored, adding 17 points. Furthermore, a total of 9 Canadian players scored at least 10 points.

With this phenomenal scoring display, one can only assume they had a marginal victory. However, marginal may fall short of describing their dominance. The Canadian contingent won the game by a staggering 55 points. This interestingly, draws comparisons to the legendary Team USA’s Dream Team in 1992.

How is the Dream Team similar to Team Canada?

Team Canada has asserted its dominance in the FIBA World Cup so far. Overshadowing the favorites Team USA, the Canadians have become stronger contenders in the FIBA World Cup. However, their performance so far has been reminiscent of Team USA’s Dream Team that took the 1992 Olympics by storm.

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The Dream Team entered the 1992 Olympic Games as the most hyped team in the world. They made history as the first-time NBA players who represented Team USA on the international stage. The team comprised some of the greatest basketball talents in the world. They have the likes of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Charles Barkley, just to name some. Sure enough, the team dominated the entire tournament without losing a single game. In fact, they not just won, but won with an average of 40 points in each game.

Similar to this legendary team, Team Canada currently holds a winning margin average of 42.5 points. Although Team Canada is not stacked with generational talents, their skill cannot be undermined. Additionally, their teamwork and chemistry has been sensational so far.

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With the All-Star guard, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander at the helm, one can only imagine what his highly talented bunch of athletes can do in this tournament. However, their performance so far has not fallen short of the legendary Dream Team.