Although Team Canada dropped its first game to the United States 11 days ago, much-needed rest came with it, along with critically important improvements on both sides of the ball in Friday's victory against France.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Canada in the win, scoring 23 points, including a pre-Olympic best 6-of-13 from the floor and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. His teammate, R.J. Barrett, added 21 of his own, adding to a dynamic scoring presence that went quiet over a week prior.
Elsewhere, Kelly Olynyk and Andrew Nembhard added 24 combined points despite Canada struggling from 3-point range again, finishing just 9-of-26 from beyond the arc.
Gilgeous-Alexander said his team is finally putting the pieces together at the right time before the games count on the world's grandest stage.
"We are for sure better than we were last summer; we can all feel it,” Gilgeous-Alexander told Basketball.CA after the 85-73 win. “We’re excited to see where we can take it in the next couple of weeks.”
France's next couple of weeks are rapidly approaching. Its final pre-Olympic game against Puerto Rico will be followed by 48 hours of rest. The game will remain in France, giving Canada the unofficial home-court edge.
Canada will have more rest ahead of the Paris Olympics and will play again against Greece in Group A on Saturday, July 27.
WATCH: Canada vs. Puerto Rico live on Fubo
The Sporting News has all the important details ahead of the Canada vs. Puerto Rico matchup, which will be Team Canada's final exhibition before the Olympic competition begins.
What time is Canada vs. Puerto Rico basketball today?
- Date: Sunday, July 21
- Time: 12:30 p.m. ET | 9:30 a.m. PT
- Location: Blois, France
Canada and Puerto Rico will get underway just after 12:30 p.m. ET. Team Canada will attempt to maintain its newfound momentum after a 12-point victory Friday against France.
What channel is Canada vs. Puerto Rico basketball on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Fubo, CBC Gem
Similarly Canada's matchup against France, the game against Puerto Rico will be streaming-only. Fans in Canada can catch the action on Fubo and CBC Gem.
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Check out Team Canada's results thus far in pre-Olympic competition below.
| Date | Game | Location | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10 | USA 86, Canada 72 | — | — | — |
| July 19 | Canada 85, France 73 | — | — | — |
| July 21 | Canada vs. Puerto Rico | France | 12:30 p.m. | CBC Gem, Fubo Canada |
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