Brazil defeated Canada by a final score of 69-57 in Group A play of the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship.

Marcelinho Huertas, who recently joined Barcelona, scored 17 points to go with six assists and five rebounds.

Tiago Splitter struggled offensively, but had nine rebounds.

Canada didn't have a scorer reach double-figures, but had seven players score at least five points. Jermaine Anderson had nine points, while Joel Anthony recorded nine rebounds.