The Japanese national team celebrates victory over Finland in the Men’s Basketball World Cup primary league = Okinawa Arena on the 27th
On the 27th, the Japan men’s basketball team defeated Finland 98-88 in the second match of Group E of the World Cup (World Cup) primary league at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa City, and advanced to the second league with 1 win and 1 loss. Connect your hopes.
In the 4th quarter, when Japan was 10 points behind, Yuki Kawamura (Yokohama BC) and others turned the game around. It is the first win at the World Cup since 2006, when it was the predecessor world championship. They will face Australia in the final match of Group E on the 29th.
The tournament was co-sponsored by Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia, with 32 teams participating. Japan will aim to win the participation right to be given to the highest rank in Asia, which will also serve as a qualifying round for the Paris Olympics next summer.
2023-08-27 16:25:41
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