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Canada vs Puerto Rico time, channel, schedule to watch men’s basketball exhibition game before 2024 Olympics

Canada vs Puerto Rico time, channel, schedule to watch men’s basketball exhibition game before 2024 Olympics

Although Team Canada lost its first game against the United States 11 days ago, the team also got some much-needed rest, and crucial improvements were made on both sides in Friday’s win over France.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Canada to victory, scoring 23 points, including a pre-Olympic-best 6 of 13 from the floor and 9 of 10 from the free throw line. His teammate, RJ Barrett, added 21 of his own, adding to a dynamic scoring presence that had been quiet more than a week earlier.

Kelly Olynyk and Andrew Nembhard combined for 24 points, despite Canada again struggling from the three-point line, making just 9 of 26 three-pointers.

Gilgeous-Alexander said his team is finally putting the pieces of the puzzle together, just in time for the Games to begin on the world’s biggest stage.

“We’re definitely better than we were last summer; we’re all feeling it,” Gilgeous-Alexander told Basketball.CA after the 85-73 win. “We’re excited to see where we can go in the next few weeks.”

France’s next few weeks are fast approaching. The final pre-Olympic game against Puerto Rico is followed by 48 hours of rest. The game remains in France, giving Canada the unofficial home advantage.

Canada will get more rest in the run-up to the Olympic Games in Paris and will play Greece again in Group A on Saturday, July 27.

WATCH: Canada vs. Puerto Rico live on Fubo Canada

Sporting News has all the key details for the Canada vs. Puerto Rico game, which will be Team Canada’s final showcase before Olympic competition begins.

What time is the Canada-Puerto Rico basketball game today?

  • Date: Sunday July 21st
  • Time: 12:30 pm. ET | 9:30 a.m. PT
  • Place: Blois, France

Canada and Puerto Rico kick off just after 12:30 p.m. ET. Team Canada will look to keep the momentum going after a 12-point win over France on Friday.

What channel is airing the Canada vs. Puerto Rico basketball game today?

  • TV channel: n/a
  • Livestream: Fubo, CBC Gemstone

Similar to Canada’s matchup against France, the game against Puerto Rico will be stream-only. Fans in Canada can watch the action on Fubo and CBC Gem.

Canada basketball schedule 2024

Check out Team Canada’s results so far in the pre-Olympic competition below.

Date Game Place Time (ET) TV channel
10th of July United States 86, Canada72
July 19 Canada85France 73
21 July Canada vs Puerto Rico France 12:30 pm CBC Gem, Fubo Canada