World Cup quarterfinal game on Wednesday, Canada advanced to the semifinal stage. With a game-high 31 points in his team’s 100-89 victory, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was once again the highlight for Canada. The All-NBA guard also had 10 rebounds and four assists to his credit. In 34 minutes, RJ Barrett scored 24 points and pulled down 9 rebounds. Slovenia’s Luka Doncic led the team with 26 points, five assists, and four rebounds, however he was dismissed from the contest in the fourth quarter for his second technical foul.
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Luka’s Absence Cost Slovenia in FIBA’s Quarter Final.
In the absence of its finest player, Slovenia was unable to close the gap. On Friday at 4:45 a.m. ET, the Canadians will play Serbia in the semifinal round. This weekend, Canada will have its first opportunity to win a medal at the World Cup, regardless of the outcome of that game. For Wednesday’s Canada vs. Slovenia match. The action you might have missed is right here for you to see. “We’re a part of history” in regards to Canada’s qualification for the 2024 Olympics.
Luka Doncic And Dillon Brooks Ejected from the Match for 2 Technical Fouls in FIBA World Cup
Reasons for which Dillon Brooks and Luka Doncic were expelled from Canada vs Slovenia In the game on Wednesday, Brooks and Doncic both received ejection penalties. In the fourth quarter, Doncic received his second technical foul for his constant criticism of the refereeing during the game. When he didn’t get called for a foul on a shot attempt, he vented his dissatisfaction. Fourth-quarter taunting led to Brooks’ dismissal. Following a successful 3-point shot, he made some disparaging remarks about a Slovenian player.
