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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 23 points, Canada beats France in Olympic hoops tune-up
ORLEANS, France – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points as Canada defeated host France 85-73 Friday in an Olympic men’s basketball exhibition game.
RJ Barrett added 21 points for Canada, while Guerschon Yabusele led France with 19.
Canada led 48-44 at the half behind 13 points from Gilgeous-Alexander.
Canadian guard Jamal Murray was held out of the game for rest. Canada Basketball said on social media that the move was precautionary.
Canada is now 1-1 in pre-Olympic play after losing 86-72 to the United States last week in Las Vegas.
The Canadians play their final pre-tournament game Sunday against Puerto Rico in Orleans.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2024.
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