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    FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers: Canada keeps streak alive; EuroLeague stars deliver big

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    The Second round of the Second Phase of the FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers has been completed, with Canada extending unbeaten streak, while the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, the United States all recorded victories.

    Canada vs Argentina

    Canada defeated Argentina 97-92 at home, powered by NBA stars Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Lu Dort, maintaining their undefeated streak in the FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers.

    Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points – despite struggling a bit from three-point range (4/11)—while adding three rebounds and five assists. His new Hawks teammate, Lu Dort, contributed 25 points.

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    Dubai center Mfiondu Kabengele played a crucial role, recording a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while new Virtus guard Marcus Carr added 14 points and eight assists.

    On the other side, Nicolas Laprovittola did everything in his power to keep Argentina in the game, but it ultimately wasn’t enough. The new Joventut guard finished the match with 31 points (8/12 from three-point range) and three assists.

    Canada is now 8-0 in qualifying, remaining the only undefeated team. Argentina sits third in the group with a 6-2 record, tied with Uruguay.

    USA vs Colombia

    Team USA, led by several players shining in Europe, comfortably defeated Colombia 104-80.

    Just like in the game against Chile, power forward Cole Swider, a former Anadolu Efes player, led the United States with 18 points, while Orlando Robinson added 17. New Dubai signing Jaron Blossomgame, former Partizan and current AEK player James Nunnally, and DeJon Jarreau contributed 16 points each.

    The EuroLeague’s all-time leading scorer, Mike James, had a quieter night in terms of scoring, but made up for it with his playmaking, finishing the game with 11 points and nine assists.

    On Colombia’s side, former Asvel and Partizan forward Braian Angola led the scoring with 19 points.

    The United States now sits atop Group E with a 7-1 record, ahead of Brazil and the Dominican Republic, while Colombia ranks second to last with a 3-5 record.

    EuroLeague stars show out

    In the Dominican Republic’s dominant win over Chile, EuroLeague players once again led the way. Real Madrid’s Andres Feliz was the top scorer with 17 points, while Olympiacos‘ Jean Montero added 12.

    Even on the opposing side, the top scorer came from the EuroLeague – Paris guard Sebastian Herrera, who finished with 10 points and 4 assists.

    Partizan’s new signing, Ethan Thompson, put on a masterclass performance, though his Puerto Rico side fell to Uruguay 80-75. The former Indiana Pacers player logged 33 minutes, finishing with 29 points, six rebounds, six assists, and one steal.

    On the other end, long-time Tenerife guard Bruno Fitipaldo shined for Uruguay, ending the game with 20 points.

    The other results

    Regarding other results, Mexico defeated Brazil 79-74 in Group E, while in Group F, the Bahamas, led by VJ Edgecombe’s 25 points, beat Panama 100-82.

    What’s next?

    In the third round of the second phase of the FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers, scheduled for end of November, we will see the Brazil host USA, Dominican Republic travel to Colombia, and Chile host Mexico in Group E. In Group F, Canada will travel to Uruguay, Argentina will host Bahamas, and Puerto Rico will play against Panama at home.

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