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EABA Championship
06-03 14:00
78 - 72
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H2H
Team
Q1
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Total
Japan
23
14
21
20
78
South Korea
18
15
23
16
72
Japan
South Korea
2 points
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Match Info
Japan secured a hard-fought 78-72 victory over South Korea in a classic East Asian Basketball Championship encounter on June 3, 2017. This opening-day clash set the tone for the tournament, with Japan holding off a determined South Korean side to claim a crucial early win. The match was a tense, back-and-forth affair typical of the historic rivalry between the two nations. Japan managed to establish a narrow lead by halftime and maintained their composure down the stretch, executing key defensive stops and converting free throws to seal the six-point victory. The result immediately positioned Japan as a strong contender in the group standings, while putting pressure on South Korea to rebound in their subsequent fixtures. Both coaches praised the intensity of the contest, with Japan's staff highlighting their team's defensive resilience in the final minutes.

Japan vs South Korea Live Score, Stats & Results

Match Overview

The Japan vs South Korea fixture is part of the EABA Championship during the 2017 season. Follow live scores, EABA Championship fixtures, match statistics, EABA Championship standings and EABA Championship match results for Japan vs South Korea on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Jun 3, 2017

Competition: EABA Championship

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