Getty USA players prepare for tip off during game two of the International Basketball series against the Australian Boomers.
Coming off their first loss in 13 years, USA Basketball looks to bounce back in their last tune-up game for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in a matchup against Canada.
The game starts Monday morning at 5:30 a.m. ET and will be televised on NBA TV. If you don’t have cable or don’t have NBA TV, you can watch USA vs Canada live on your computer, phone, Roku, Fire TV Stick, Xbox One, PS4 or other streaming device via one of the following cable-free, live-TV streaming services:
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USA vs Canada Basketball Exhibition Preview
Lacking the massive quantities of superstars USA Basketball has become accustomed to in recent years, the 2019 FIBA World Cup roster looks to be the first vulnerable USA squad in recent memory. Already dropping the aforementioned tune-up game against Australia, Team USA needs to regroup and figure out how to stay locked in and mentally focused throughout the tournament. While they are still by far the most talented roster from top to bottom, they should face much stiffer competition at the FIBA World Cup and need to figure out a way to combat their inability to consistently penetrate the defense and finish for easy buckets at the rim.
Team USA made their final decision on who to send home in order to trim from 13 down to 12 players to fit before their FIBA World Cup opener. It initially seemed most likely that the cut will come from one of the three big men on the roster, Brook Lopez, Mason Plumlee, and Myles Turner. Lopez’ outside shooting essentially cemented his roster spot as he gives the offense an entirely different dynamic, leaving what was shaping up to be a final cut showdown between Plumlee and Turner. Unfortunately, young forward Kyle Kuzma suffered a minor ankle injury, prompting the team to send him home in favor of heading into the World Cup with a fully healthy 12-man roster. Prior to his injury, Kuzma had been showing off an improved deep ball and looked to be a valuable rotational piece.
Canada faced a similar problem to the United States in fielding a team this year. Despite having one of the best talent pools in the world, most of Canada’s big names opted to stay home rather than risk injury at the FIBA World Cup. Rather than featuring the likes of Jamal Murray, Andrew Wiggins, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canada instead features names like Kyle Wiltjer and Oshea Brisset playing prominent roles. While Canada still has the talent to make a little noise in the tournament, this is far from the best roster that they have to offer and their results in the World Cup should accurately reflect that.
Former Gonzaga guard and current Eurobasket player Kevin Pangos has stepped up to play a major role for the Canadian basketball team in the absence of their elite players. Leading Canada in points and assists in their first exhibition game against Australia, Pangos should be leaned on heavily to help guide an inexperienced and undermanned Canadian Roster. One player worth keeping an eye on is Florida standout Andrew Nembhard who posted an excellent 12 point, 10 rebound performance off the bench against the Boomers.
USA Basketball hadn’t lost prior to their tilt with Australia in 13 years and expecting back to back losses isn’t a wise decision. Look for Team USA to come out motivated and send a statement to their neighbors up north.