Turkey thrash Japan 86-67 in a 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup match
Dogus Balbay of Turkey in action during 2019 FIBA World Cup Group E match between Turkey and Japan at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China on September 01, 2019. Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova and shooting guard Melih Mahmutoglu showed strong performances against Japan, scoring 17 points each. Ilyasova also took nine rebounds.On the other side, Japanese star Rui Hachimura and center Nick Fazekas got 15 points apiece.
Joining the tournament for the fifth time, Turkey is in the same group as Japan, the US, and the Czech Republic. In 2010, the Turkish basketball team posted their best World Cup tournament yet when they met the US in the final. The US won that game 81-64, with Turkey laying claim to the number two honours.Group E: Turkey - Japan: 86-67
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