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September 6, 2023 11:24 AM ET
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End of the match

IT'S OVER! CANADA DEFEATS SLOVENIA AND IS IN THE SEMIFINALS OF THE BASKETBALL WORLD CUP!

Resounding victory of the American team, 100-89, over a Slovenia that was not so lucid, as well as its great star, Luka Doncic, even though he appeared several times.

September 6, 2023 10:26 AM ET
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4 | 1:03

100 POINTS! Canada reaches triple digits with a shot by Kelly Olynyk. 100-89.

September 6, 2023 10:23 AM ET
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4 | 1:12

Four-point streak for the Slovenians. Again we are nine points behind. 98-89.

September 6, 2023 10:22 AM ET
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4 | 2:17

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores one of two free throws. Time is running out for Slovenia. 98-85.

September 6, 2023 10:21 AM ET
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4 | 3:09

Canada rocks! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores. 96-85.

September 6, 2023 10:19 AM ET
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4 | 4:17

Klemen Prepelic scores for Slovenia. Now it is nine points difference. 94-85.

September 6, 2023 10:18 AM ET
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4 | 4:47

It's been a while without a points. Gregor Hrovat does it now for Slovenia. 94-81.

September 6, 2023 10:17 AM ET
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4 | 5:10

Slovenia tries to close the gap. 94-81.

September 6, 2023 10:16 AM ET
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4 | 6:32

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander converts a free throw. 93-77.

September 6, 2023 10:10 AM ET
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4 | 7:06

Three-pointer! Dillon Brooks scores for Canada... Everything is getting more and more difficult for Slovenia. 92-73.

September 6, 2023 10:06 AM ET
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4 | 7:58

The Slovenians try to close the gap, but the Canadians prevent it. 89-74.

September 6, 2023 10:05 AM ET
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4 | 8:07

Canada continues to extend its lead. It is already 16 of difference. 87-71.

September 6, 2023 10:04 AM ET
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4 | 9:36

RJ Barret scores for Canada. 83-71.

September 6, 2023 10:02 AM ET
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Fourth period begins

The match restarts. Last 10 minutes.

September 6, 2023 10:02 AM ET
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End of the third period

The third period of the game is over. 80-71 the score after two free throws by Klemen Prepelic. The game is not so close yet.

September 6, 2023 9:56 AM ET
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3 | 0:44

Slovenia cuts five points, now with a three-pointer by Luka Doncic. 80-69.

September 6, 2023 9:56 AM ET
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3 | 1:57

Three-pointer! Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores for Canada. 80-64.

September 6, 2023 9:55 AM ET
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3 | 2:15

Slovenia tries to close the gap. 77-64.

September 6, 2023 9:54 AM ET
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3 | 3:19

Once again the same sequence. Gregor Hrovat scored a three-pointer for Slovenia, but quickly Shai Gilgeous-Alexander answered for Canada in the same way. 75-61.

September 6, 2023 9:53 AM ET
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3 | 3:54

Luka Doncic scored a three-pointer, but RJ Barrett quickly responded in the same way and we are still 14 points behind. 72-58.

September 6, 2023 9:51 AM ET
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3 | 4:21

It's 14 points difference now with two shots by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 69-55.

September 6, 2023 9:50 AM ET
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3 | 5:14

Canada stretches the lead to 10 points now. 65-55.

September 6, 2023 9:49 AM ET
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3 | 5:57

Three-pointer! Zoran Dragic scores for Slovenia. 61-55.

September 6, 2023 9:48 AM ET
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3 | 6:11

RJ Barret scores and it is now nine away for Canada. 61-52.

September 6, 2023 9:47 AM ET
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3 | 6:35

Three-pointer! Dillon Brooks scores for Canada and now there is a seven-point lead. 59-52.

September 6, 2023 9:46 AM ET
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3 | 7:28

RJ Barret scores for Canada. 56-52.

September 6, 2023 9:46 AM ET
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3 | 8:43

Canada takes advantage after a shot by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 54-52.

September 6, 2023 9:44 AM ET
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3 | 9:07

The teams are not taking advantage of each other for the moment. 52-52.

September 6, 2023 9:43 AM ET
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Third period begins

The match restarts. We go to the second half. 50-50.

September 6, 2023 9:42 AM ET
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End of the second period

To the break! The second half leaves us with everything even. 50-50.

September 6, 2023 9:19 AM ET
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2 | 0:59

Luka Doncic ties the game! He scored two points earlier and now one of two free throw opportunities. 50-50.

September 6, 2023 9:18 AM ET
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2 | 2:27

The three-point difference is maintained. 50-47.

September 6, 2023 9:16 AM ET
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2 | 3:00

Canada now has a three-point lead after a pair of free throws by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 48-45.

September 6, 2023 9:15 AM ET
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2 | 3:47

The same Luka Doncic puts Slovenia ahead again. 45-44.

September 6, 2023 9:13 AM ET
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2 | 4:16

Three-pointer! Luka Doncic scores for Slovenia, which gets within one point. 44-43.

September 6, 2023 9:13 AM ET
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2 | 4:53

Three-pointer! Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores and Canada goes back in front. 42-40.

September 6, 2023 9:12 AM ET
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2 | 5:00

Canada gets within one point! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says present on the scoreboard again. 40-39.

September 6, 2023 9:10 AM ET
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2 | 5:36

Luka Doncic reappears and stretches the Slovenian lead to four. 40-36.

September 6, 2023 9:09 AM ET
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2 | 6:03

Three-pointer! Jakob Cebasek scores for Slovenia when Canada regained control. 38-36.

September 6, 2023 9:07 AM ET
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2 | 6:53

Three-pointer! Aleksej Nikolic scores and Slovenia regains the lead in the game. 35-34.

September 6, 2023 9:05 AM ET
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2 | 7:57

Ziga Dimec scores for Slovenia. 34-32.

September 6, 2023 9:04 AM ET
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2 | 8:46

Three-pointer! Again, Klemen Prepelic brings Slovenia closer. 31-30.

September 6, 2023 9:03 AM ET
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2 | 9:03

Three pointer! Nickeil Alexander-Walker scores for Canada.

September 6, 2023 9:02 AM ET
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2 | 9:27

Three-pointer! Klemen Peepelic scores to bring Slovenia closer. 28-27

September 6, 2023 9:02 AM ET
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2 | 9:48

Dillon Brooks stretches the gap in Canada's favor. 28-24.

September 6, 2023 9:00 AM ET
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Second period begins

The game restarts. 26-24.

September 6, 2023 8:59 AM ET
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End of the first period

The first period ends with a two-point advantage for Canada. Aleksej Nikolic managed to score before the timer stopped.

September 6, 2023 8:58 AM ET
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1 | 0:24

Canada escapes! RJ Barret and Luguentz Dort put the score in favor of the Americans. 26-22.

September 6, 2023 8:56 AM ET
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1 | 1:00

With one minute left in the first half, the teams alternate leads. Only one point difference so far. 22-21, up Slovenia.

September 6, 2023 8:55 AM ET
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1 | 2:23

Three-pointer! Canada goes in front with a shot by Luguentz Dort. 19-18.

September 6, 2023 8:53 AM ET
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1 | 3:18

Three-pointer! Another effective shot by the Slovenians... This time it was Klemen Prepelic, after Canada had regained the lead. 18-16.

September 6, 2023 8:52 AM ET
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1 | 4:32

Three-pointer! Jaka Blazic scores for Slovenia, which regains control on the scoreboard. 15-14.

September 6, 2023 8:50 AM ET
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1 | 5:41

Canada takes the lead on the scoreboard. Good shot by RJ Barret. 12-10.

September 6, 2023 8:48 AM ET
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1 | 6:05

Three-pointer! Canada responds with a shot by Kelly Olynyk. 10-10.

September 6, 2023 8:47 AM ET
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1 | 6:17

Three-pointer! Luka Doncic's appearance in the game was missing. 10-7.

September 6, 2023 8:47 AM ET
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1 | 6:57

The game is now tied. Slovenia stretched the lead by three, but Dillon Brooks scores a three-pointer to tie it. 7-7.

September 6, 2023 8:46 AM ET
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1 | 8:34

Three-pointer! Slovenia responds with a shot by Aleksej Nikolic. 3-2.

September 6, 2023 8:44 AM ET
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1 | 9:18

First points of the game, scored by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Canada. 2-0.

September 6, 2023 8:43 AM ET
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Match starts

The match between Canada and Slovenia is underway.

September 6, 2023 8:42 AM ET
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Match officials

Roberto Vázquez - Puerto Rico

Manuel Mazzoni - Italy

Gatis Salins - Latvia

September 6, 2023 8:40 AM ET
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Starting five - Slovenia

To be confirmed.

September 6, 2023 8:35 AM ET
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Starting five - Canada

To be confirmed.

September 6, 2023 8:30 AM ET
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All set

In a few moments the match will start. We are living the last minutes before the match.

September 6, 2023 8:25 AM ET
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Matches Played - Slovenia

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September 6, 2023 8:20 AM ET
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Matches Played - Canada

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September 6, 2023 8:15 AM ET
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Welcome back

We are ready to bring you the actions of the Canada vs Slovenia match in the quarterfinals of the FIBA 2023 World Cup. We invite you to follow the match with us.

September 6, 2023 8:10 AM ET
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Tune in here España vs Slovenia Updates!

In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for the Canada vs Slovenia live match, as well as the latest information from the Mall of Asia Arena. Don't miss a single detail of the live match updates and commentary from VAVEL's coverage.

September 6, 2023 8:05 AM ET
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How to watch Canada vs Slovenia Live Stream on TV and Online?

If you want to watch the game Canada vs Slovenia , your options is: ESPN

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September 6, 2023 8:00 AM ET
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What time is Canada vs Slovenia match for FIBA World Cup?

This is the start time of the game Canada vs Slovenia of September 6th, 2023 in several countries:

Argentina: 9:30 AM on DSports, DGO and Courtside 1891
Bolivia: 8:30 AM
Brazil: 9:30 AM on DSports, DGO and Courtside 1891
Chile: 8:30 AM on DSports, DGO and Courtside 1891
Colombia: 7:30 AM on DSports, DGO and Courtside 1891
Ecuador: 7:30 AM on DSports, DGO and Courtside 1891
USA (ET): 8:30 AM on ESPN and ESPN +
Spain: 3:30 PM
Mexico: 6:30 AM on Courtside 1891
Paraguay: 8:30 AM
Peru: 7:30 AM on DSports, DGO and Courtside 1891
Uruguay: 9:30 AM on DSports, DGO and Courtside 1891
Venezuela: 8:30 AM on DSports, DGO and Courtside 1891

September 6, 2023 7:55 AM ET
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Key player - Slovenia

For Slovenia, the presence of Luka Doncic stands out. The 24-year-old was the team's best player in the previous game with 23 points scored. He also had six rebounds and six assists.

September 6, 2023 7:50 AM ET
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Key player - Canada

In Canada, the presence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stands out. The 25-year-old was the team's best player in the previous game with 30 points scored. He also had four rebounds and seven assists.

September 6, 2023 7:45 AM ET
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Last starting five - Slovenia

6- Aleksej Nikolic

10- Mike Tobey

30- Zoran Dragic

32- Bine Prepelic

77- Luka Doncic

September 6, 2023 7:40 AM ET
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Last starting five - Canada

2- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

7- Dwight Powell

9- Rowan Alexander

13- Kelly Olynyk

24- Dillon Brooks

September 6, 2023 7:35 AM ET
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Slovenia

Slovenia has not had its best performance in the last game, where it lost to Germany. However, this is a gigantic opportunity for them to get back on track and regain the label of favorite to fight for the title with authority.

September 6, 2023 7:30 AM ET
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Canada

The Canadian national team comes into this match in high spirits after defeating Spain in their most recent game... The run to the quarterfinals has been outstanding, with only one loss and a strengthened group with the aspiration to continue advancing towards the title.

September 6, 2023 7:25 AM ET
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The match will be played at the Mall of Asia Arena

The Canada vs Slovenia match will be played at the Mall of Asia Arena, located in the city of Pasay, in the Philippines. This venue, inaugurated in 2012, has a capacity for 16,000 spectators.

September 6, 2023 7:20 AM ET
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Welcome to VAVEL.com’s coverage of the FIBA World Cup match: Canada vs Slovenia Latest Info!

My name is Jhonatan Martinez and I will be your host for this match. We will bring you pre-match analysis on VAVEL.

September 6, 2023 7:15 AM ET