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Canada Rallies To Beat Argentina, Extends FIBA Qualifying Run To 8-0

The 97-92 comeback win highlights Canada’s depth and gives Lu Dort early momentum with his new NBA team while keeping the nation on track for World Cup qualification.

May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) celebrates in the third quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Aug 6, 2024; Paris, France; Canada guard Luguentz Dort (0) shoots against France in the second half in a men’s basketball quarterfinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
23Apr 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) warms up prior to the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Canada beat Argentina 97-92 in Quebec City on Monday to move to 8-0 in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers.
  • Lu Dort scored 25 points and Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 26 as the two Hawks players combined for 51 of Canada’s points.
  • Canada erased a 17-point deficit using a stronger third quarter run and late execution that kept Nicolas Laprovittola’s 31-point effort from changing the result.
  • Dort’s performance follows his summer trade to the Atlanta Hawks and his chemistry with Alexander-Walker is already being framed as a positive sign for Atlanta’s backcourt plans.
  • Canada remains well positioned in Group F with away and home games versus Uruguay and Argentina on the November schedule and the top three teams plus the best fourth-place team set to qualify for the 2027 World Cup.