In a surprising turn of events, Canada dominated powerhouse France with an astonishing 30-point lead, finishing at 95-65 and making a bold statement on the opening day.
A crowd of 12,091 spectators filled the Indonesia Arena to witness a clash of giants within Group H. Despite the anticipation, Canada managed to steal the spotlight by delivering a sensational performance, setting a high standard for their journey in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
“It was an awful game for us,” said Vincent Collet, France’s head coach. “After the first half, we were in the game. I think we could do a little better playing inside.
“It was still a game. But we started very bad at the start of the second half, and as soon as they got a lead, we disappeared completely in the last 15 minutes.”
