Team USA and Canada are set to face off with a bronze medal on the line.
While both countries would have hoped to be competing for a gold medal on Sunday, there is still a podium finish at stake. Two of the most star-studded teams at the 2023 FIBA World Cup will clash in a must-see battle between the United States’ Anthony Edwards and Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Will Team USA avenge its seventh-place finish from the last FIBA World Cup and collect another medal? Or will Canada earn its first-ever medal on the FIBA World Cup stage?
The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and more from all the action.
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Team USA vs Canada score
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Team USA vs Canada updates, highlights
(All times Eastern)
First quarter:
4:44 a.m. — Dillon Brooks, RJ Barrett, and Lu Dort have Canada in control with eight points apiece. Canada lead 28-17.
4:30 a.m. — Dillon Brooks buries the hook shot and gets the scoring underway.
Pregame
4:20 a.m. — Team USA will start with Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Anthony Edwards, Mikal Bridges and Walker Kessler.
Canada will start with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks, RJ Barrett and and Dwight Powell.
3:43 a.m. — Team USA will be playing with just a nine-man rotation in the bronze medal game with Paolo Banchero, Brandon Ingram and Jaren Jackson Jr. out due to illness.
🇺🇸 #USABMNT‘s Paolo Banchero, Brandon Ingram & Jaren Jackson Jr. will be out Sunday vs Canada due to illness.
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) September 10, 2023
Where to watch Team USA vs Canada
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 10
- Time: 4:30 a.m. ET | 1:30 a.m. PT
- TV channel: ESPN2 (U.S.) | Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live stream: Sportsnet NOW | Sling TV | Courtside 1891
Team USA vs Canada will air on ESPN2 in the United States and Sportsnet in Canada. Viewers can also stream the game via Sportsnet NOW and Sling TV or catch a replay on Courtside 1891.
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Team USA results at FIBA Basketball World Cup
Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
Aug. 26 | vs New Zealand | W, 99-72 |
Aug. 28 | vs Greece | W, 109-81 |
Aug. 30 | vs Jordan | W, 110-62 |
Sept. 1 | vs Montenegro | W, 85-73 |
Sept. 3 | vs Lithuania | L, 110-104 |
Sept. 5 | vs Italy | W, 100-63 |
Sept. 8 | vs Germany | L, 113-111 |
Sept. 10 | vs Canada | 4:30 a.m. |
Team Canada results at FIBA Basketball World Cup
Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
Aug. 25 | vs France | W, 95-65 |
Aug. 27 | vs Lebanon | W, 128-73 |
Aug. 29 | vs Latvia | W, 101-75 |
Sept. 1 | vs Brazil | L, 69-65 |
Sept. 3 | vs Spain | W, 88-85 |
Sept. 6 | vs Slovenia | W, 100-89 |
Sept. 8 | vs Serbia | L, 95-86 |
Sept. 10 | vs USA | 4:30 a.m. |
Team USA roster for FIBA Basketball World Cup
Player | Height | Position |
Paolo Banchero | 6-10 | Forward |
Mikal Bridges | 6-6 | Forward |
Jalen Brunson | 6-2 | Guard |
Anthony Edwards | 6-4 | Guard |
Tyrese Haliburton | 6-5 | Guard |
Josh Hart | 6-5 | Guard |
Brandon Ingram | 6-8 | Forward |
Jaren Jackson Jr. | 6-11 | Center |
Cam Johnson | 6-8 | Forward |
Walker Kessler | 7-0 | Center |
Bobby Portis | 6-11 | Forward |
Austin Reaves | 6-5 | Guard |
Team Canada roster for FIBA Basketball World Cup
Player | Height | Position |
Kyle Alexander | 6-10 | Forward |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 6-5 | Guard |
RJ Barrett | 6-6 | Guard |
Trae Bell-Haynes | 6-2 | Guard |
Dillon Brooks | 6-7 | Forward |
Luguentz Dort | 6-3 | Guard |
Zach Edey | 7-4 | Center |
Melvin Ejim | 6-6 | Forward |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 6-6 | Guard |
Kelly Olynyk | 7-0 | Center |
Dwight Powell | 6-9 | Center |
Phil Scrubb | 6-4 | Guard |
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