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The 34-point performance in a crucial contest was one of the best games by any player in the tournament, highlighted by magnificent shooting (11-of-13 from the field) and stellar rebounding (13 boards). The career night was a fitting exclamation point on a solid two weeks of play by Olynyk in Mexico City.
After a rusty effort in his return from a knee injury in Canada’s tournament opener against Argentina, Olynyk was one of his country’s most consistent performers throughout the tournament.