The NBA = American professional basketball game, which will be held in Japan for the first time in three years, was held in Saitama on the night of September 30th, and more than 20,000 fans gathered, and the Washington Wizards' Rui Hachimura played strongly. It set the venue on fire.
The NBA preseason game, which was held in Japan for the first time in three years, was a match between the Wizards, to which Yamura belongs, and the Golden State Warriors, the champions of last season, and more than 20,000 fans at the venue Saitama Super Arena. is packed.
In the first quarter, the Warriors led 16-12, and in the second quarter, superstar Steph Curry, who has the most three-point shots in the history of the NBA, scored his favorite three-pointer to excite the audience. rice field.
On the other hand, Wizards Yamura also showed a strong play, such as dribbling and scoring a shot while receiving a foul, but the Wizards lost the match 87-96.
Hachimura, who led the team with 13 points and nine rebounds, said, "I was happy to be able to play in front of everyone in Japan as an NBA player. I lost the game, but I think I played well." .
The Wizards will play the Warriors at the same venue on the 2nd, and the opening game will be held in the United States on October 19th.