PHOTOS: Best images from Canada’s 127-118 OT win over USA for 3rd-place finish

Despite not advancing to the finals, Canada concludes its impressive summer campaign with a 3rd-place finish in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Canada avoided the comeback from the United States in its 127-118 overtime win to finish with bronze medals.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was excellent for Canada in its nine-point win. He finished with 31 points on 11-of-20 shooting, 12 assists and six rebounds. Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Lu Dort also played an important role with 11 points and six rebounds off the bench.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from Canada’s OT win as it finished No. 3 in the final World Cup standings.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada drives against Mikal Bridges #5 of the United States in the second quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada drives to the basket against Mikal Bridges #5 (C) and Walker Kessler #14 of the United States in the first quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada looks for a pass against Bobby Portis #9 (L) and Josh Hart #12 of the United States in the second quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada drives against Mikal Bridges #5 of the United States in the second quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada drives to the basket against Bobby Portis #9 of the United States in the second quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada passes the ball against Mikal Bridges #5 (L) and Anthony Edwards #10 of the United States in the second quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada shoots the ball against us in the second quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

TOPSHOT – USA’s Walker Kessler (L) tries to block Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (R) during the FIBA Basketball World Cup game for third place between USA and Canada in Manila on September 10, 2023. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP) (Photo by JAM STA ROSA/AFP via Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Mikal Bridges #5 of the United States shoots the ball against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada in the third quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

USA’s Austin Reaves (C) attempts a pass mid-air against Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (L) and Dwight Powell (R) during the FIBA Basketball World Cup game for third place between USA and Canada in Manila on September 10, 2023. (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON / AFP) (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON/AFP via Getty Images)

Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts a pass against USA players during the FIBA Basketball World Cup game for third place between USA and Canada in Manila on September 10, 2023. (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON / AFP) (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON/AFP via Getty Images)

Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (R) goes for a layup against USA’s Walker Kessler during the FIBA Basketball World Cup game for third place between USA and Canada in Manila on September 10, 2023. (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON / AFP) (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON/AFP via Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Austin Reaves #15 of the United States drives to the basket against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada in the fourth quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Austin Reaves #15 and Mikal Bridges #5 of the United States and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada vie for the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game between USA and Canada at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: (L-R) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2, RJ Barrett #9, Luguentz Dort #0, Dwight Powell #7 and Dillon Brooks #24 of Canada celebrate after the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game victory over the United States at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. Canada won 127-118 in overtime. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shoots over USA’s Anthony Edwards during the FIBA Basketball World Cup game for third place between Canada and USA in Manila on September 10, 2023. (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON / AFP) (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON/AFP via Getty Images)

Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates victory at the end of the FIBA Basketball World Cup game for third place between Canada and USA in Manila on September 10, 2023. (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON / AFP) (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON/AFP via Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Melvin Ejim #3 (L) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of Canada celebrate with their bronze medals after the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game victory over the United States at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. Canada won 127-118 in overtime. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 08: Luguentz Dort #0 of Canada drives against Ognjen Dobric #13 (L) and sr24 in the third quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup semifinal game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 08, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Jalen Brunson #11 of the United States drives against Dwight Powell #7 (L) and Luguentz Dort #0 of Canada in the third quarter during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Josh Hart #12 of the United States drives to the basket against Luguentz Dort #0 of Canada during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game between USA and Canada at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Dillon Brooks #24 and Luguentz Dort #0 of Canada celebrate after winning the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game between USA and Canada at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – SEPTEMBER 10: Kelly Olynyk #13 (L) and Luguentz Dort #0 of Canada celebrate with their bronze medals after the FIBA Basketball World Cup 3rd Place game victory over the United States at Mall of Asia Arena on September 10, 2023 in Manila, Philippines. Canada won 127-118 in overtime. (Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images)