Japan defeats Indonesia 98-53 in Asian Games basketball opener

The men's basketball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, has commenced. In the opening Group A match held at the Aichi International Arena, host nation Japan secured a dominant 98-53 victory over Indonesia.

Japan controlled the tempo from the opening tip-off, leading 29-9 after the first quarter. Kazuma Tsuya led the Japanese scoring with 23 points. Indonesia's Lester Prosper was the top scorer for his team with 13 points, but the squad struggled to contain Japan's offensive rhythm throughout the game.

Following this result, Indonesia sits fourth in Group A, trailing Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. Indonesia is scheduled to face South Korea next on Friday, September 11, followed by a match against Saudi Arabia on Sunday, September 13.