(Hamburg) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and six steals as Canada outscored New Zealand 107-76 on Saturday in preparation for the FIBA ​​World Cup.

Gilgeous-Alexander had 11 points in the first quarter.

The Thunder star added three assists and a block in 20 minutes.

“He set the tone,” Canada coach Jordi Fernandez said. Both in attack and in defence. »

Kelly Olynyk and Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 13 points each. Alexander-Walker also provided eight rebounds.

Montreal’s Luguentz Dort scored 11 points, as did RJ Barrett.

Finn Delaney led the New Zealanders with 13 points.

The match was in the DBB Super Cup, in the semi-finals.

In Sunday’s final, Canada will face the Germans, who won 107-58 against the Chinese.

Canada played the first of five exhibition games on Wednesday, losing 86-81 to Germany.

On Thursday, Canada will visit Spain, the defending World Cup champions.

Also in Spain, the Canadians will face the Dominicans the next day.