Canada defeated host France 85-73 in an Olympic men’s basketball exhibition game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points and RJ Barrett added 21 points for Canada. Dillon Brooks played strong defense. Canada is now 1-1 in pre-Olympic play.
Canadian guard Jamal Murray was rested in the game. The Olympic men’s basketball tournament starts on July 27, with Canada in Group A with Australia, Greece, and Spain.