Basketball News: Japan thrash India 103-27 in a one-sided affair

Indian suffered a huge disappointment in their opening match against Japan as the hosts suffered a mammoth defeat and the scoreline was 103-27 by the end of the fourth quarter. Team India were beaten in every department by the defending champions. Himawari Akaho was the star performer of the match, recording 23 points. Point guard Rui Machida kept the action at a hectic pace and spread the ball well. India will next take on South Korea which are another tough opponent from Group A.