Before the start of the NBA = American professional basketball this month, the final game of the preseason game held in Japan for the first time in three years was held, and Washington Wizards Rui Hachimura performed on the world's highest stage. did.
The final game of the NBA preseason game between the Wizards, held in Japan for the first time in three years, and last season's champions, the Golden State Warriors, was held in Saitama City.
From the first quarter, Warriors' Stephen Curry scored his favorite three-point shot, and Hachimura also scored with a powerful shot from the dribble.
In the 2nd quarter, after Yamura's 3-pointer, Curry scored a 3-pointer immediately, and the fans in the venue cheered loudly.
In the match, the Wizards could not protect their lead of up to 16 points, and lost 104 to 95 from the reverse, resulting in two consecutive losses.
Hachimura, who marked 11 points and 10 rebounds and double-digit numbers in two divisions, said, "Although I lost, it was a special memory. The number of NBA and basketball fans will increase. I'm happy," he said.
Looking back on his stay in Japan, Curry, who scored 17 goals, including three 3-pointers, said, "Playing in front of the Japanese fans was a wonderful experience. It was a lot of fun and I want to stay longer."
The Wizards will open the season against the Pacers in the United States on the 19th of this month.