Canada women's basketball team defeated the Philippines 85-38 in their Olympic Games fixture on 19 August 2026. The visitors controlled the contest from the opening tip, building a margin that never really wavered. By the time the final buzzer sounded, the result reflected a comprehensive performance rather than a close affair.
Canada's offensive rhythm was evident throughout, with 34 successful field goals against 15 for the hosts. They worked the ball around better, recording 23 assists compared to just 14. And here's the thing — when a team moves the ball like that, the defence tends to break down.
The rebounding battle told much of the story. Canada pulled down 57 boards to 26, with 22 offensive rebounds giving them second chances. The Philippines managed only five on the offensive glass, which meant limited opportunities to extend possessions. To be fair, Canada also had 35 defensive rebounds, closing down the opposition effectively.
Turnovers favoured the visitors as well. Canada committed 16 while forcing 23 from the Philippines. They didn't give the ball away cheaply and punished the mistakes when they came. The three-point shooting also separated the sides — 12 makes from 34 attempts for Canada versus 5 from 26 for the hosts.
Canada's recent form suggested this could happen. They had beaten Senegal 72-57 on 17 August before this match, showing offensive consistency. The Philippines, meanwhile, had lost to South Korea 105-74 and Nigeria 101-84 in March, and followed that with a narrow 61-58 defeat to Mexico on 18 August.
The 47-point margin ended any uncertainty about the quality gap between the sides. Canada were in control of the tie from start to finish, and the statistics back up what the scoreline showed.