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Canada Defeats USA in FIBA World Cup Bronze Medal Game

Dillon Brooks Leads Canada to Victory

Canada Wins Bronze in Overtime Thriller

Team Canada defeated the United States 109-103 in overtime to win the bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday.

Dillon Brooks led the way for Canada with 39 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 23 points and 13 rebounds. For the United States, Jayson Tatum scored 31 points and Kevin Durant added 23 points.

The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. Canada took a 5-point lead into the fourth quarter, but the United States rallied to tie the game with just over a minute remaining.

In overtime, Canada took control of the game and never trailed. Brooks hit a key three-pointer with two minutes remaining to give Canada a 103-98 lead. The United States had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer in the final seconds, but Tatum's shot bounced off the rim.

Canada's victory is their first medal at the FIBA World Cup since 1986. It is also the first time that Canada has defeated the United States in a major international basketball tournament.

The bronze medal is a major accomplishment for Canada, who were not expected to medal at the tournament. Canada's victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaching staff.

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