Canada's journey to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup got off to a rocky start with a loss against Germany on Wednesday, but the team bounced back with a dominant win over New Zealand on Saturday.
All-NBA guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander guided the Canadians to a 107-76 victory, totaling 26 points (9-of-12 shooting), six steals and three assists. The Thunder star had 20 points in the first half alone, helping Canada outscore New Zealand 39-14 in the second quarter.
The Canadians will now move on to the DBB SuperCup Final and face either China or Germany on Sunday.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Canada vs New Zealand. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.
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Canada vs New Zealand score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Canada | 28 | 39 | 18 | 22 | 107 |
| New Zealand | 24 | 14 | 24 | 14 | 76 |
Canada vs New Zealand live score, updates, highlights
(All times Eastern)
Final: Canada 107, New Zealand 76
11:40 a.m. — No doubt about this one. Canada cruises to the finish line.
11:35 a.m. — Luguentz Dort is still working hard on both ends of the floor.
Dort still providing stops and dimes 🔥 pic.twitter.com/oxZJR28MTJ
— nolimitkeef (@nolimitkeef1) August 12, 2023
11:30 a.m. — Canada's shooting numbers through three quarters: 59.6 percent from the field, 43.8 percent from 3-point range and 88.9 percent on free throws. Pretty good, huh?
End of third quarter: Canada 85, New Zealand 62
11:25 a.m. — Nickeil Alexander-Walker misses a wide open layup at the buzzer, but Canada is still firmly in control of this game.
Time to close this one out#FIBAWC | #OneTeam pic.twitter.com/RVya4PVg6j
— Canada Basketball (@CanBball) August 12, 2023
11:20 a.m. — New Zealand forward Tohi Smith-Milner may have suffered an injury. He gingerly walked off the court and appeared to be reaching down toward his right knee.
11:10 a.m. — Who needs a center to protect the rim when you have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
The defense from Dillon Brooks and what a block from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/qw1teDE0g1
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) August 12, 2023
11:05 a.m. — The second half is underway. Finn Delany drills a 3-pointer for New Zealand, but Kelly Olynyk responds with a traditional 3-point play.
Halftime: Canada 67, New Zealand 38
10:45 a.m. — This has quickly turned into a blowout. Canada is attacking the paint on nearly every possession. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been unstoppable on his drives to the basket.
Shai is just too smooth 🥵 pic.twitter.com/hPevB6Ks33
— DunkLeague (@DunkLeagueNBA) August 12, 2023
10:35 a.m. — Canada is rolling offensively, shooting nearly 63 percent from the field. The Canadians are getting to the rim whenever they want.
Gonna be mad at a pullup then he gets a few stops and a couple of these and now what, are you prepared pic.twitter.com/fJjuiyU7Fz
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) August 12, 2023
10:25 a.m. — The players are back on the floor. Crisis averted.
10:20 a.m. — We've got a delay for a possible clock issue at the start of the second quarter, so let's take a moment to watch this beautiful possession from New Zealand.
This possession by New Zealand is art. 👌 pic.twitter.com/jq8fsa87ia
— Itamar (@Itamar_17_10) August 12, 2023
End of first quarter: Canada 28, New Zealand 24
10:10 a.m. — What a start for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder star already has 11 points.
What a play by Shai Gileous-Alexander! Collects his 3rd steal of the game, goes all the way, and hits a ridiculous shot for the and 1. pic.twitter.com/aaS3G2KeY3
— Itamar (@Itamar_17_10) August 12, 2023
10 a.m. — RJ Barrett finishes through contact in transition to give the Canadians an early lead.
.@RjBarrett6 with the hoop and harm. Canada leads over New Zealand 12-10 pic.twitter.com/ml4DN6JmXQ
— Canada Basketball (@CanBball) August 12, 2023
9:55 a.m. — At the first timeout break, Canada and New Zealand are tied with seven points apiece. It has been a fast-paced game so far.
9:45 a.m. — Here are the starting lineups for both teams:
- Canada: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks, RJ Barrett, Kelly Olynyk, Dwight Powell
- New Zealand: Reuben Te Rangi, Izayah Le'Afa, Jordan Ngatai, Finn Delany, Yanni Wetzell
9:35 a.m. — Canada Basketball announces that Kenny Chery has joined the team ahead of Saturday's game. There are officially 13 Canadians suiting up for the battle against New Zealand.
We’re going 13 deep for tonight’s exhibition game
— Canada Basketball (@CanBball) August 12, 2023
Kenny Chery joins the exhibition roster for the 34th basketball Supercup as the road to the @fibawc continues in Hamburg
🆚: New Zealand 🇳🇿
⏰: 9:45am ET / 6:45am PT
📍: Hamburg, GER#FIBAWC | #OneTeam pic.twitter.com/R8atyysSMf
How to watch Canada vs New Zealand
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 12
- Live streaming: MagentaSport
Canada vs New Zealand can be watched on MagentaSport, which is a German streaming service. The game will not be available to watch on linear TV.
What time is Canada vs New Zealand today?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 12
- Time: 9:45 a.m. ET | 6:45 a.m. PT
Canada vs New Zealand will tip off around 9:45 a.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 12. The game will be played at the edel-optics.de Arena in Hamburg, Germany.
Team Canada pre-tournament schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Result |
| Aug. 9 | vs Germany | 1:30 p.m. | Germany 86, Canada 81 |
| Aug. 12 | vs New Zealand | 9:45 a.m. | Canada 107, New Zealand 76 |
| Aug. 13 | vs China/Germany | TBD | — |
| Aug. 17 | vs Spain | Noon | — |
| Aug. 18 | vs Dominican Republic | Noon | — |
Team Canada roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
| Player | Height | Position |
| Kyle Alexander | 6-10 | Forward |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 6-5 | Guard |
| RJ Barrett | 6-6 | Guard |
| Trae Bell-Haynes | 6-2 | Guard |
| Dillon Brooks | 6-7 | Forward |
| Luguentz Dort | 6-3 | Guard |
| Zach Edey | 7-4 | Center |
| Melvin Ejim | 6-6 | Forward |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 6-6 | Guard |
| Jamal Murray* | 6-3 | Guard |
| Kelly Olynyk | 7-0 | Center |
| Dwight Powell | 6-9 | Center |
| Phil Scrubb | 6-4 | Guard |
| Thomas Scrubb | 6-7 | Forward |
*Did not travel with team for game vs New Zealand
Team New Zealand roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
| Player | Height | Position |
| Taylor Britt | 6-2 | Guard |
| Walter Brown | 6-3 | Guard |
| Flynn Cameron | 6-3 | Guard |
| Finn Delany | 6-7 | Forward |
| Dan Fotu | 6-8 | Forward |
| Isaac Fotu | 6-8 | Forward |
| Hyrum Harris | 6-6 | Forward |
| Jordan Hunt | 6-9 | Center |
| Izayah Le'Afa | 6-2 | Guard |
| Shea Ili | 6-0 | Guard |
| Sam Mennenga | 6-8 | Forward |
| Taine Murray | 6-4 | Guard |
| Jordan Ngatai | 6-5 | Forward |
| Kruz Perrott-Hunt | 6-3 | Guard |
| Ethan Rusbatch | 6-5 | Forward |
| Tohi Smith-Milner | 6-9 | Forward |
| Reuben Te Rangi | 6-6 | Forward |
| Sam Timmins | 6-11 | Center |
| Tai Webster | 6-4 | Guard |
| Corey Webster | 6-2 | Guard |
| Yanni Wetzell | 6-10 | Forward |