China def. Japan, 66-57 (HIGHLIGHTS) FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers / June 16

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China (1-0) defeated Japan (1-1), 66-57 in the opening game of the third and last window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on Wednesday at the AUF Sports and Cultural Center in Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines.

Peng Zhou led China with game-high 16 points (6/12 FG, 4/9 3pts) with 2 assists and 1 rebound.

China successfully bucked a late comeback by Japan to post a 66-57 win for its first victory in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.

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CHINA 66 - Zhou 16, Shen 11, Hu 6, J Zhao 6, Xu 6,Ren 6, Wu 4, Lu 4, Y Zhao 4, Zhang 3, Liu 0, Wang 0.

JAPAN 57 - Hiejima 12, Kanamaru 12, Harimoto 11, Edwards 8, Shuto Ando 6, Hugh Watanabe 3, Vendrame 2, J Takeuchi 2, Schafer 1, Togashi 0, Seiya Ando 0, K Takeuchi 0.

Quarters: 20-21, 32-20, 50-35, 66-57. [FULL REPLAY VIDEO] | [FULL STATS]

China vs. Japan (HIGHLIGHTS)