Through its first two games of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Canada looks the part of a legitimate title contender.
After handing France a 30-point loss in the World Cup opener, Canada delivered another dominant performance on Sunday, capturing a 128-73 win over Lebanon to move to 2-0 in the group stage. RJ Barrett led a balanced scoring attack with 17 points.
Canada has one first-round game left on its schedule, but it has already clinched a spot in the second round because France lost to Latvia on Sunday. Canada will next face Latvia on Tuesday, and the winner of that game will earn the No. 1 seed in Group H.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Canada vs. Lebanon on Sunday. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.
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Canada vs Lebanon score
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
| Canada | 29 | 37 | 34 | 28 | 128 |
| Lebanon | 13 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 73 |
Canada vs Lebanon live score, updates, highlights
(All times Eastern)
Final: Canada 128, Lebanon 73
7:15 a.m. — This one was never in doubt, but it is now officially over. Canada secures another group stage win.
7:10 a.m. — Canada sets a new FIBA Basketball World Cup record with 38 assists (and counting).
7 a.m. — Trae Bell-Haynes can't miss. He leads all players with five 3-pointers. He also has four assists.
End of third quarter: Canada 100, Lebanon 48
6:55 a.m. — Dillon Brooks heads to the bench, and that means the reserves will likely play the rest of the way here. Canada is firmly in control of this game.
6:45 a.m. — Canada continues to attack, and Lebanon has no answers. An RJ Barrett windmill dunk pushes the lead to 50 points.
OKAY RJ. 😤#FIBAWC | @CanBball pic.twitter.com/r41hYXxBMe
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 27, 2023
6:40 a.m. — The second half is underway. Let's see if Canada can stay hot against Lebanon.
Halftime: Canada 66, Lebanon 30
6:25 a.m. — Dillon Brooks adds the exclamation point at the end of the first half with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Canada is shooting 68.4 percent from the field and 61.1 percent from beyond the arc. Just a terrific all-around performance.
DILLON BROOKS AT THE BUZZER. 🚨#FIBAWC | @CanBball pic.twitter.com/UU66mAmAH4
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) August 27, 2023
6:15 a.m. — Zach Edey comes off the bench and makes an immediate impact in the paint. Nearly every Canadian player has scored in the first half. Canada now holds a 53-21 lead.
6:10 a.m. — Trae Bell-Haynes is on fire. He just drilled his fourth 3-pointer of the game. The second unit keeps extending the lead.
End of first quarter: Canada 29, Lebanon 13
6:05 a.m. — The bad news: The broadcast team notes that Luguentz Dort is in street clothes. It seems to be a precautionary move. The good news: Canada is doing just fine without him.
5:55 a.m. — A quick 8-0 run gives Canada a 16-8 lead midway through the first quarter. The Canadians are pushing the pace and getting easy buckets at the rim.
5:50 a.m. — Canada's first three offensive possessions of the game: turnover, missed 3-pointer and turnover. But the fourth time is the charm, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is able to find Dwight Powell for a traditional 3-point play.
5:40 a.m. — We are just minutes away from the start of the game. Canada is rolling with a starting lineup of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks, Kelly Olynyk and Dwight Powell.
Where to watch Canada vs Lebanon
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 27
- Time: 5:45 a.m. ET | 2:45 a.m. PT
- TV channel: Sportsnet
- Live stream: Sportsnet NOW | Courtside 1891
Canada vs. Lebanon will air on Sportsnet in Canada. Viewers can also stream the game via Sportsnet NOW or catch a replay on Courtside 1891.
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Team Canada's roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Here is Canada's roster for the FIBA Basketball World Cup:
| Player | Height | Position |
| Kyle Alexander | 6-10 | Forward |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 6-5 | Guard |
| RJ Barrett | 6-6 | Guard |
| Trae Bell-Haynes | 6-2 | Guard |
| Dillon Brooks | 6-7 | Forward |
| Luguentz Dort | 6-3 | Guard |
| Zach Edey | 7-4 | Center |
| Melvin Ejim | 6-6 | Forward |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 6-6 | Guard |
| Kelly Olynyk | 7-0 | Center |
| Dwight Powell | 6-9 | Center |
| Phil Scrubb | 6-4 | Guard |
Team Canada schedule at 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Team Canada will be part of Group H at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The Canadians will face France, Latvia and Lebanon in the group stage and play their games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result |
| Aug. 25 | vs France | W, 95-65 |
| Aug. 27 | vs Lebanon | W, 128-73 |
| Aug. 29 | vs Latvia | 9:30 a.m. |
