Boomers vs Canada Game 2: Basketball match result, highlights

Thanks for joining me this evening on The Roar as Australia got the better of Canada in Perth. Hopefully you enjoyed the call. We will be back on Thursday as Australia take on the USA in Game 1 of that series. Tip-off is at 7:30pm (AEST). Bye for now.

Thoughts on the match Roarers?

FULLTIME The Australian Boomers were still nowhere near their best in Game 2 of the international series against Canada, however, they got the better of Canada by eight points in a much-improved performance at the RAC Arena. While the Boomers were beaten by 20 last night and found themselves down by three at halftime of this game, they put a strong second half with Joe Ingles and Matthew Dellavedova, along with Jock Landale, leading the way to get their side into the lead and then away with the victory. Australia certainly aren't going to win a World Cup playing like they did tonight, with plenty of improvement on their shooting and offensive spacing still needed before they compete with the big guns of world basketball, but it was a step in the right direction. Canada's offence saw them hone in on the pick and roll as well, which, for the most part was defended poorly by the Boomers. Australia now get ready to take on the USA next Thursday and Sunday in Melbourne, while Canada head to Sydney to play New Zealand in a pair of matches next week. Australia - 81 Canada - 73

FULLTIME A couple of late buckets for Canada, but the Boomers have won by eight here. Had to work hard, but just had enough class to run away down the stretch. Australia - 81 Canada - 73

Q4 0' The Aussies slowing things down at the top through Dellavedova now. He spins through the defence, floats the pass across the lane to Bolden and he drops it in. Australia - 81 Canada - 69

Q4 1' Canada almost turn it over, but Kay's hustle play to keep it alive throws the ball back to Best. Australia now take it away through Ingles, but he steps on the sideline attempting to secure the oragne. Canada now to Klassen and he throws one down for his opening points. Australia - 79 Canada - 69

Q4 1' Canada turn it over now, and Australia will slow things down through Dellavedova. He goes to Kay, and the left-hand hook falls. That should do it. Australia - 79 Canada - 67

Q4 1' The Aussies rolling the shot clock down again, then it's Bolden into the paint and he takes the lead out to ten. Long way back now for the visitors. Australia - 77 Canada - 67

He has been very impressive in this series Nudge - probably Australia's best by a distance.

Q4 2' Timeout called by Canada with 2:36 on the clock. Australia - 75 Canada - 67

Q4 2' Australia with a miss, but the offensive board for Bolden, before Chris Goulding sinks the corner three with the lead back out to eight. Australia - 75 Canada - 67

Q4 2' Birch now with a shot on the pick and roll, and he makes that work for himself as the lead drops to three. Australia's defence of that play has been woeful. Kay now drops one in. Australia - 72 Canada - 67

Q4 3' Canada keeping things interesting here. Australia with the ball now though and the shot clock roll down with Ingles missing a three from the corner. Australia - 70 Canada - 65

Q4 3' Birch on the free throw line. He makes both. CROWD: 10,543 Australia - 70 Canada - 65

Q4 3' The Aussies with another miss as Goulding I think it was pulls the trigger on a three, then Landale is called for his second foul of the evening. Australia - 70 Canada - 63

Q4 4' Canada with a bucket, Australia a miss, then Phil Scrubb misses in transition. Australia - 70 Canada - 63

Lithuania off the top of my head... Definitely Europe though. He went undrafted in 2018, played in summer league this year and has reportedly had some NBA offers. Still a young guy. Big future.

Q4 4' Timeout called by Lemanis and the Boomers. Australia - 70 Canada - 61