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Canada fights off Slovenia to head to FIBA World Cup semifinal

Another morning of FIBA hoops today as the Canadian Men’s National Team played Slovenia in the quarterfinal of the World Cup in Manila, Philippines. After Sunday’s close game against Spain, fans were hoping Canada would be able to get the job done today without the decision coming down to the wire. On the line? The Canadian Men’s first ever trip to the FIBA World Cup semi-finals.

heavyweight fight coming up#FIBAWC | #WinForCanada | #OneTeam pic.twitter.com/CbIdIjbUWw

— Canada Basketball (@CanBball) September 6, 2023

In their way were Luka Doncic and the Slovenian team.