Japan, which is ranked 42nd in the world ranking, defeated Iran, which is ranked 23rd in the world, 76-50, and finished the 3rd consecutive race with 2 wins and 1 loss.

Japan had a strong defense, such as keeping the opponent to 5 points in the second quarter (Q), and turned back in the first half 42-22. In the 3rd quarter, when the attack was stagnant, the score difference was reduced to a single digit, but it was pushed out again in the 4th quarter.

Julio Lamas said, “It’s a very good match. The offense and defense were good except in the 3rd quarter.”

Edwards Gavin (B1 Chiba), who scored the most in the last two games, scored 12 points in double digits and marked 9 rebounds. According to the rules of the League of Nations, only one player can be registered as a representative of a player who has changed nationality after the age of 16. In a fierce battle with Rossiter Ryan over just one slot, he appealed for his high scoring ability and nodded, “I’m trying to play hard anyway.” The three consecutive games of the national team strengthening match were discussed by both teams, and were held under a special rule in which Edwards and Rossiter stood alternately on the court.

Tenketsu Harimoto (Nagoya D) sank 4 out of 5 3-point shots, and the team scored the most 15 points. “The shoot touch was good from the first half. I thought I would hit more and more if it was free,” he smiled.

Both Japan and Iraq have already decided to participate in the Tokyo Olympics. Japan, which will participate in the Olympics for the first time in 45 years since the 1976 Montreal Games in the host country frame, is in Group C of the first league, and Iran is in Group A of the same.

A total of 15 players, mainly domestic teams, participated in the three consecutive warm-up games against Iran. Twelve Olympic athletes, including three overseas teams, including Rui Hachimura of the NBA Wizards, Yuta Watanabe of the Raptors, and Yudai Baba of Melbourne United, Australia, will be announced in early July.