On August 25, Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia co-sponsored the men’s basketball World Cup, where the first league matches were held in various places, and Japan in Group E played against Germany at the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa City, losing 63-81. Ta. Photo: Yuta Watanabe scoring a goal (2023 Reuters)
MANILA (Reuters) – The men’s basketball World Cup, co-hosted by Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia, will play its first league matches in various locations on the 25th, with Japan in Group E facing Germany at the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa City. and lost 63-81.
In Japan, Yuta Watanabe, who belongs to the US Professional Basketball Association (NBA) Suns, struggled with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal and 2 blocks in addition to the team’s top 20 points. Yudai Baba scored 15 points.
Australia beat Finland 98-72 in the other group match.
2023-08-26 00:21:30
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