Loss in semis now means best possible finish will be bronze medal
And that’s taking nothing away from Canada’s efforts at this already successfully wild and program-altering tournament which had already resulted in a berth in next summer’s Olympics in Paris.But a chance for gold at these World Championships came to an end against an extremely physical, and perhaps more precisely an experienced physical Serbian team that led the way from the opening whistle to the final horn in this one, earning a spot in Sunday’s final with a 95-86 win over Canada.
Canada’s R.J. Barrett equaled that 23 points but Serbia controlled Canada’s best scoring option in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, holding him to just eight shots and 15 points. Serbia’s experience in international play was on display from the opening tip. Canada gamely tried to match their physicality and were more than willing combatants but were unable to do so without fouling, putting themselves in an early hole from which they never recovered.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Serbia got out of the gate quickly, building an early seven-point lead as they established their inside game.
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