RJ Barrett nailed the game-clinching three-pointers as Canada survived a scare from Spain to clinch a perfect 3-0 record in group play at the Olympics
Every time the Canadian superstar touched the ball, the Spanish defense would converge. They tried everything to slow Gilgeous-Alexander, even breaking out a box-and-one to stop Gilgeous-Alexander and Canada's offense.
A three-pointer from Spanish veteran Sergio Llull in the final seconds allowed Spain to pull within one, but a pair of free throws from Gilgeous-Alexander iced the game for Canada as MVP chants rained down. Canada went six straight minutes between the end of the first and the start of the second without Gilgeous-Alexander. It was a risky decision by head coach Jordi Fernandez who appeared to be trying to get Gilgeous-Alexander and Barrett some extra rest early.The 6-foot-6 guard scored five straight points, nailing a catch-and-shoot three over Spain’s zone before he picked the pocket of Llull for a transition dunk. Moments later, Murray for Barrett inside for two, and Canada jumped ahead by 11.
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