Toronto Raptors point guard Cory Joseph led Canada to a 77-69 win over Turkey on the opening day of the FIBA Olympic basketball qualifying tournament in Manila. Thompson and Phil Scrubb each scored 10 points for Canada while Sinan Guler led Turkey with 14 points. Canada outshot Turkey from the floor, hitting 42 per cent of field-goal attempts and 37 per cent from three-point territory. Joseph led the Canadian attack with 21 points, five assists and three rebounds. Canada Rising: Cory Joseph's love for the game1:32A win over Senegal on Wednesday will secure Canada a spot in the semifinals.

Source: CBC News July 05, 2016 12:44 UTC