Japan advance with victory over Hong Kong

BEIRUT (FIBA Asia Cup 2017) - Japan locked up their spot in the next phase of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 with a 92-59 victory over Hong Kong.

With the win, Japan finish up 2-1 with second position in Group D, as Hong Kong's hopes of advancing came to an end as they were unable to pick up a win.

Japan made light work of the side from Hong Kong, holding them to nine points in the second period to take a 22-point lead into the halftime break, whilst rotating a number of players.

Makoto Hiejima led Japan with a 15-point outing, with Yudai Baba, Daiki Tanaka, and Ryumo Ono adding 12 points each.

Ki Lee poured in an efficient 20 points for Hong Kong, going 7 of 9 from the floor.