PHOTOS: Best images from Canada’s 95-86 loss to Serbia in 2023 FIBA World Cup semifinals
clemente almanza
·4 min read
Canada’s historical 2023 FIBA World Cup run came to a close on Friday with its 95-86 loss to Serbia in the semifinals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 15 points on 4-of-8 shooting, nine assists and two rebounds in the loss. Lu Dort had three points and three rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench.
Serbia was dominant throughout the entire contest, essentially leading for most of the game.
With the loss, Canada falls a win shy of playing in its first-ever World Cup championship finals. Instead, it will play the United States for the bronze medal.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from Canada’s nine-point loss to Serbia.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada reacts during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Semi Final game between Serbia and Canada at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Bogdan Bogdanovic #7 of Serbia drives to the basket against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada in the second quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinal game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada shoots the ball against Nikola Milutinov #33 of Serbia during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Semi Final game between Serbia and Canada at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (R) holds the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semi-final match between Serbia and Canada in Manila on September 8, 2023. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP) (Photo by JAM STA ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2nd L) passes the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semi-final match between Serbia and Canada in Manila on September 8, 2023. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP) (Photo by JAM STA ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (L) shoots during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semi-final match between Serbia and Canada in Manila on September 8, 2023. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP) (Photo by JAM STA ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)
Serbia’s Bogdan Bogdanovic (R) blows past Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (L) during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semi-final match between Serbia and Canada in Manila on September 8, 2023. (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON / AFP) (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON/AFP via Getty Images)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada drives to the basket against Nikola Milutinov #33 of Serbia in the third quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinal game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada controls the ball against Bogdan Bogdanovic #7 of Serbia in the fourth quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinal game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada drives to the basket against Nikola Milutinov #33 of Serbia in the second half during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinal game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada drives to the basket against Dejan Davidovac #27 of Serbia in the second half during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinal game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Filip Petrusev #3 of Serbia competes for a rebound against Nickeil Alexander-Walker #1 (L) and Luguentz Dort #0 of Canada in the second quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinal game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Luguentz Dort #0 of Canada drives to the basket against Ognjen Dobric #13 of Serbia in the third quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinal game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Luguentz Dort #0 of Canada drives to the basket against Ognjen Dobric #13 of Serbia in the second half during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinal game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Nickeil Alexander-Walker #1 (L) and Luguentz Dort #0 of Canada argue a call in the first quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinal game against Serbia at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)
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