WEB Canada seize bronze from USA in World Cup overtime thriller
Canada's Dillon Brooks scores 39 points to power his team to victory
Team USA unable to overcome slow start, falls to Canada in overtime
Canada has defeated the United States 98-95 in overtime to win the bronze medal at the FIBA World Cup. Dillon Brooks led the way for Canada with 39 points, while Lu Dort added 21 points. For the United States, Donovan Mitchell led the way with 25 points, while Jayson Tatum added 22 points.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain a significant lead. Canada led by 5 points at halftime, but the United States came back to take the lead in the third quarter. The game was tied at the end of regulation, and Canada eventually pulled away in overtime.
The win is a major upset for Canada, who were not expected to reach the podium at the World Cup. It is the first time that Canada has won a medal at the World Cup since 1984.
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