Two great candidates celebrated at the start of the World Cup

Group E, one of the most attractive in the competition, left two good games on the first day

The World Cup activity Japan, Philippines and Indonesia started with tall matches. Within group E Australia, one of the candidates in this competition; started on the right foot by beating Finland by 98 to 72 at the Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, Japan. Those from Oceania started to step on the accelerator in the second quarter, and got good differences in the second half of the match, which was for the winners 32 to 53.

Three players finished in double digits scoring on the Oceanic team. The historical Patty Mills He was the leading scorer with 25 points and 50% field goal effectiveness, with 11/22 in the category. He is also close to a double double, with 8 rebounds in almost 29 minutes on the court. accompanied him Josh Giddy with 14 units. The Oklahoma City Thunder player also completed his roster with 9 boards and 8 assists; total 21 values. dante exum He completed the podium, with 10 goals to his credit.

As expected, Lauri Markkanen ended up as figurehead for Finland. The NBA’s Most Improved Player last season contributed 19 points, with little effectiveness from the perimeter; where he ended up on 1/7. If he was accurate from doubles, where he finished with 6/10. Next to Sasu Translation they were the only ones to score in double digits, with 13 points in just 25 minutes on the court.

Germany had no mercy on Japan

Another local was unable to celebrate his debut. Germany, another of the candidates, came out on the field plugged in and took a big advantage from the start. On a 23-11 run in the first quarter; they maintained their momentum and ended up crushing Japan 81-63 at the Okinawa Arena.

Mo Wagner He finished as the highest figure of the German team; caressing the double double. The Orlando Magic player completed his list with 25 points; with 2/5 on triples, 8/9 on doubles and 3/4 from the free throw line. He also pulled down 9 rebounds and totaled 31 PIR. Dennis Schröder He followed it up with 14 points, as well as 5 rebounds and the same number of assists. Daniel Theis completed the scoring podium with 13 goals.

In the Asian country, the marking of Watanabe land, who finished with 20 points, on 9/19 shooting from the field. In yudai baba they were the only ones to score double digits. The Texas Legends player contributed 15 units, with 1/3 on triples and 6/7 on doubles.

The next day:

The four teams will see action again next Sunday, August 27. Germany and Australia begin group action from 5:30, with TyC Sports transmission. For their part, Japan and Finland will meet from 9:10, without television in Argentina.

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