Foul trouble from Abu-Kaleel gave last minute call up, Fairchild, the opportunity to demonstrate his skills to the audience and he did not disappoint.
During the 2nd quarter when Canada was unable to score, Fairchild provided a spark off the bench with 10 first half points to keep the Canadians in the game.
Down 6 at the half, Maja put on a show with 11 points in the 3rd quarter and then Williams took over with 10 in the 4th. Moran held the fatigued Mexican centre, Cárdenas, to a respectable 17/17 stat line and the Canadians take the first game of the 2nd Round of Americas with a convincing 83-71 victory.