Britain has now lost both games in its first Olympics since 1948.
Courtnay Pilypaitis and Kim Smith added 11 points each for Canada (1-1).
Natalie Stafford and Johannah Leedham had 15 points each for Britain, which led 61-57 late in the fourth quarter.
But Thorburn drove to the basket to tie at 61-61 with four minutes left as Canada finished the game on a 16-4 run. Thorburn hit a 3-pointer to the burst to put Canada ahead 66-61. She also scored the last three points of the game, all free throws.
Courtnay Pilypaitis and Kim Smith added 11 points each for Canada (1-1).
Natalie Stafford and Johannah Leedham had 15 points each for Britain, which led 61-57 late in the fourth quarter.
But Thorburn drove to the basket to tie at 61-61 with four minutes left as Canada finished the game on a 16-4 run. Thorburn hit a 3-pointer to the burst to put Canada ahead 66-61. She also scored the last three points of the game, all free throws.
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