Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Canada Past Spain to Make FIBA Basketball World Cup Quarters

Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Spain centre Willy Hernangomez (14) during the Basketball World Cup second round match between Spain and Canada at the Indonesia Arena stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sept. 3, 2023. The Canadian Press/AP/Achmad Ibrahim

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, including going 14-of-16 at the free-throw line, as Canada fended off Spain 88-85 on Sunday at the FIBA men’s basketball World Cup.

Canada advances to the international tournament’s quarterfinals with the win and has clinched a spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics.