By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
Lu Dort scored 25 points, his Atlanta Hawks teammate Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 26, and Canada secured an impressive 97-92 victory over Argentina in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifier.
However, the news for Argentina and Real Madrid was Gabriel Deck’s shoulder injury.
Deck, who was coming off a 23-point night against Puerto Rico, wasn’t able to finish the game, and tests are pending on his condition.
Nicolas Laprovittola scored 31 points for Argentina and Nicolas Brussino added 11.
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Thanks to this result, Canada, with an 8-0 record, has qualified for the FIBA World Cup, while Argentina and Uruguay follow at 6-2.
The fourth place belongs to the Bahamas at 4-4 after beating Panama (100-82), with Anadolu Efes’ big man Kai Jones delivering a dominant performance with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 blocks.
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