Canada opens Olympic basketball tournament with win over Greece

Posted on July 27, 2024

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Canada opened its Olympic men’s basketball campaign with an 86-79 victory over Greece in Group A play during Day 1 at the Paris Games on Saturday.

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A men's basketball player dribbles the ball. — Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, seen during the team’s recent game against the United States, led the team with 23 points during an 85-73 win over France in an Olympic tune-up game on Friday. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Canada opened its Olympic men’s basketball campaign with an 84-79 victory over Greece in Group A play during Day 1 at the Paris Games on Saturday.

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