MANILA, Philippines -- An NBA game broke out at the FIBA World Cup on Sunday, with Team USA and Team Canada falling into the high-octane, free-flowing, star vs. star game they are so comfortable with in a fun goodbye to the league-obsessed Filipinos.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played his superstar role, scoring seven of his 31 points to start overtime and eventually power Canada's 127-118 victory to claim the bronze medal.
Canada also got a statement game, loudly and unexpectedly, from Dillon Brooks, who scored 39 points as part of a shooting masterpiece.
Mikal Bridges provided an iconic moment for Team USA when he finished a jaw-dropping four-point play by missing a free throw on purpose, chasing down the rebound and then spinning and firing in a 3-pointer with 0.