Canada is one step closer to its first-ever FIBA men’s AmeriCup title.

The Canadians made sure of it, picking up a 94-56 win over Colombia in their quarterfinal matchup on Thursday.

The duo of young NBAers led the way for Canada, as Leonard Miller of the Minnesota Timberwolves had 14 points and nine rebounds, while Kyshawn George had 18 points, six rebounds and five assists.

Also contributing was Team Canada vet Kyle Wiltjer, who had 12 points and six rebounds off the bench.

Colombia, meanwhile, was led by point guard Hansel Atencia, who finished with 19 points on six-of-12 from the field and four-of-nine from three-point range.

Canada got off to a scorching start on both ends, shooting 19-of-35 from the field (54.3 per cent) and eight-of-16 from deep (50 per cent) while holding Colom

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