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Canada falls to Dominican Republic in final exhibition game ahead of FIBA World Cup

Aug 18, 2023 | 4:23 PM

GRANADA, Spain — Lu Dort scored a team-high 13 points but it was not enough as Canada fell 94 — 88 to the Dominican Republic in its final tune-up game for the FIBA World Cup on Friday.

Trae Bell-Haynes added 12 points off the bench, while RJ Barrett and Dillon Brooks each had 10 for Canada.

Karl-Anthony Towns and LJ Figeuroa led the way for the Dominican Republic with 20 points apiece.

Canada entered Friday’s contest coming off an 85-80 overtime win over top-ranked, and defending World Cup champion, Spain on Thursday. Canada finished 3-2 in exhibition play.