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Team Canada fails to secure Olympic berth despite 34 points from Kelly Olynyk

Kelly Olynyk did his best to help Team Canada qualify for the Olympics, but the team fell short in part due to a questionable foul call. Canada will still get another shot at qualifying.

Kelly Olynyk scored 34 points but Team Canada lose to Venezuela 79-78, have to try to qualify for Rio Olympics next year. Olynyk: 11-13 FGS

— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) September 12, 2015

It is encouraging to hear that Olynyk played so well for his home country.

Olynyk led all scorers with 34 points on 11-for-13 shooting, adding 13 rebounds.