In the final round of the Asian Cup for Men's Basketball in Indonesia, Japan defeated the Philippines 102-81 to advance to the quarterfinals.
In the Basketball Men's Asian Cup held in Jakarta, Indonesia, four teams are divided into four groups to compete in the qualifying league, the first place team advances to the quarterfinals, and the second and third place teams play against each other to win. Will advance to the quarterfinals.
On the 19th, Japan, which was 38th in the world ranking and passed Group C in the qualifying league in 2nd place, and the Philippines, which was 3rd in Group D and 34th in the world, played against each other.
In Japan, Yuki Togashi scored 18 points at the top of the team, including five three-point shots, and Yuta Watanabe, who plays in the NBA, also played an active part with 15 points and 9 rebounds, beating the Philippines 102 to 81. I decided to advance to the quarterfinals.
Japan will face Australia, the world's third-largest player, in the quarter-finals on the 21st.