Canada cruises to easy win over Uruguay at FIBA Americas

Andrew Wiggins scored 11 of his 18 points in the third quarter to lead the Canadian men's basketball team to a 109-82 victory over Uruguay in second-round action at the FIBA Americas Championship on Monday.

Canada, which got double-digit points from seven different players, can clinch a spot in the tournament semifinals with a Mexico win over Venezuela later Monday and an Argentina victory over the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.

Andrew Nicholson poured in 15 points with 10 rebounds off the bench as the Canadians won their fifth straight game at the tournament. Nik Stauskas had 14 points, Brady Heslip added 13, Melvin Ejim had 11 and Anthony Bennett and Phil Scrubb chipped in 10 apiece.

Nicolas Borsellino led Uruguay with 15 points.

Canada plays host Mexico on Tuesday night before closing out the second round of group play against the Dominican Republic on Wednesday.

The top two teams at the tournament qualify for next summer's Olympic Games in Rio.