Japan and Australia delivered high-octane basketball action at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, this week! 🇯🇵🇦🇺 In a nail-biter, Japan narrowly defeated the Philippines 85-82 despite a fierce fourth-quarter comeback attempt. Maki Takada lit up the court with 20 points, including five three-pointers 🎯, while the Philippines' Jack Animam dominated the paint with a game-high 24 points.
Australia, meanwhile, flexed their depth with a 113-84 rout of Lebanon, featuring eight players scoring double digits. Talk about squad goals! 💪 The stage is now set for a Group B showdown between Japan and Australia on Tuesday—expect fireworks! 🔥
With three-pointers flying and comebacks brewing, the tournament is proving why women's basketball is a must-watch. Who’s got next? 👀
