Canada beat Argentina, 97-92, in Round 2 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 second round. Played at Videotron Centre with tip-off scheduled for , the home win keeps Canada unbeaten in Americas Group F.
Argentina seized the initiative in the first quarter (29-23) and reached halftime up five, 53-48. The visitors stayed close through a 24-25 second period, but the decisive stretch came after the break: Canada closed the third quarter on a 25-16 run to retake control, 73-69.
Nicolas Laprovittola scored 31 points on 8-of-12 from three, yet his performance was not enough to prevent defeat. Nickeil Alexander-Walker led Canada with 26, Luguentz Dort added 25 and Marcus Carr ran the offense with 14 points and eight assists. Mfiondu Kabengele provided interior balance with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Argentina leaned on perimeter shooting and finished at 40.6% from three (13/32), but paid for it elsewhere: 16 turnovers to Canada's 11 and 27 rebounds to 31. Facundo Campazzo handed out five assists but could not find the basket (0-for-7 from the field).
The fourth quarter stayed even at 24-23, with Argentina closing the gap at times without finding the decisive push. Canada protected the lead from the paint and closed out a game that may set the tone in Americas Group F.
The result moves Canada to 8-0 and strengthens their hold on the group. Argentina drop to 6-2 and lose ground on the leaders. The win underlines Canada's momentum heading into the closing stretch of the second round.
