Cory Joseph looks ready for the upcoming season with the Indiana Pacers if his 16 point, 10 assist performance for Canada is any indication. His team won, 85-77.
Joseph takes a more traditional point guard role with Canada than he does with the Pacers, making it unsurprising that he could rack up a double-double performance while shooting 6 of 12 from the floor, 2 of 6 from deep, and a perfect 2 of 2 on free throws. He also had three rebounds, including one that led to a fast break for Canada.
Joseph played a role in Canada’s 25-20 advantage on assists — though Brazil’s Marcelinho
Huertas had a game-high 12 — not only thanks to his offense but his smothering defense as well.