MANAGUA \u2014 Canada jumped out to a 26-13 first quarter lead and never looked back, beating Venezuela 88-54 in the opening game of the FIBA men’s AmeriCup 2025 tournament on Friday.<\/p>\n
Canada \u2014 playing in Group B with Puerto Rico, Panama and Venezuela \u2014 was led by Kyshawn George with 18 points and three assists.<\/p>\n
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Leonard Miller and Mfiondu Kabengele each had 14 points for the Canucks, while David Muenkat chipped in with nine rebounds.<\/p>\n
Yohanner Sifontes had 14 points and five rebounds for Venezuela, while David Cubillan chipped in with 11 points.<\/p>\n
Canada led 41-26 at halftime and 66-44 heading into the final quarter.<\/p>\n
Canada outshot Venezuela (55 per cent to 31), had more rebounds (42-32) and more assists (24-13).<\/p>\n
The Canadians scored 13 points off turnovers, 12 off fast breaks, 38 in the pain and outscored the Venezuela bench 35-13.<\/p>\n
In an earlier game Friday, Puerto Rico whipped Panama 93-59.<\/p>\n
Canada will play Panama on Saturday.<\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 22, 2025.<\/p>\n
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