In his first World Cup qualifying game, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Team Canada in a decisive win over Team Dominican Republic, 95-75, on Friday.
Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 32 points and scored 15 points in the third quarter to blow the game open. Gilgeous-Alexander also added five assists, five rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Overall, the 23-year-old shot 9-of-20 from the field that included going 5-of-11 from three.
This was Gilgeous-Alexander’s first game action since March after missing the last 10 games of the regular season due to an ankle injury.
Team Canada’s next game is scheduled for Monday, July 4 against the Virgin Islands.
