USA vs. Canada in Basketball Showcase: Score Updates, Highlights, and More
The United States faced Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase exhibition ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Oklahoma City Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort led Canada into the Olympics with strong hopes of earning a medal.
Team USA is 34-3 all-time in pre-Olympic exhibition games.
Final Score: USA 86, Canada 72 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 10 points for Canada, which opens Olympic play against Greece on July 27.
End of Third Quarter: USA 69, Canada 54 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 10 points for Canada, but Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is shining for Team USA.
Obama, Melo & D-Wade Reunite in Las Vegas Former President Obama shared a moment with former Thunder player Carmelo Anthony and Heat legend Dwyane Wade at halftime.
Halftime: Team USA 41, Canada 33 Team USA is ahead 41-33 at the half. Canada’s big rotation is not matching up well against Team USA. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is playing off the ball more than usual, with seven points (2-for-7 FG) and four rebounds. Lu Dort has one rebound, two steals, three assists, and nine hand checks on Anthony Edwards.
End of First Quarter: Canada 21, United States 14 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played every minute of the first quarter. Note that this exhibition game has 10-minute quarters instead of the NBA’s regular 12-minute ones.
Starting Lineups for USA vs. Canada in USA Basketball Showcase
- USA: Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday, LeBron James, Joel Embiid (Kevin Durant is out with a calf issue).
- Canada: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jamal Murray, Dillon Brooks, RJ Barrett, Dwight Powell.
Game Details
- Date: Wednesday, July 10
- Time: 9:30 p.m. CT
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial)
Team Canada Basketball Roster
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker, G (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- RJ Barrett, G/F (Toronto Raptors)
- Khem Birch, C (Girona)
- Dillon Brooks, F (Houston Rockets)
- Luguentz Dort, G/F (Oklahoma City Thunder)
- Melvin Ejim, F (Unicaja)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G (Oklahoma City Thunder)
- Trey Lyles, F (Sacramento Kings)
- Jamal Murray, G (Denver Nuggets)
- Andrew Nembhard, G (Indiana Pacers)
- Kelly Olynyk, F/C (Toronto Raptors)
- Dwight Powell, F/C (Dallas Mavericks)
Team USA Basketball Roster
- Bam Adebayo, C (Miami Heat)
- Devin Booker, G (Phoenix Suns)
- Stephen Curry, G (Golden State Warriors)
- Anthony Davis, F/C (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Kevin Durant, F (Phoenix Suns)
- Anthony Edwards, G (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Joel Embiid, C (Philadelphia 76ers)
- Tyrese Haliburton, G (Indiana Pacers)
- Jrue Holiday, G (Boston Celtics)
- LeBron James, F (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Jayson Tatum, F (Boston Celtics)
- Derrick White, G (Boston Celtics)
Highlights from USA vs. Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase