How NBA players performed at the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers

On Day 5 of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers' August window (August 27-31), several NBA players stood out in international action. Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe led scorers with 25 points on 7-of-11 shooting from three-point range, while Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield contributed 19 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. Canada defeated Argentina 97-92, overcoming a halftime deficit of 53-48 by outscoring their opponents 25-16 in the third quarter to improve to a perfect 8-0 record in qualifying.