Germany, led by Franz Wagner (22 points, 6 rebounds), beat Japan 97-77 as Rui Hachimura scored 20 points while Yuta Watanabe added 16.
The reigning FIBA World Cup champions, Germany (1-0), began their 2024 Olympic Games journey with a convincing win.
Gordie Herbert's squad beat Japan 97-77 (28-21, 24-23, 22-17, 23-16) and secured their first win in the 2024 Paris Olympic basketball tournament.
Germany put the game to bed in the 4th quarter. Moritz Wagner made a layup, Johannes Thiemann added a jumper, and Nick Weiler-Babb nailed a 3-pointer. Germany built a 19-point lead after a 7-0 run (83-64).
Franz Wagner led the show for Germany, finishing the game with 22 points (9/17 FG, 2/8 3PT, 2/2 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 21 EFF.
Daniel Theis added 18 points (7/7 FG, 2/2 3PT, 2/2 FT), 7 rebounds, and 25 EFF.
Japan's national team stars, Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe, also proved their status.
Hachimura finished the game with 20 points (4/19 FG, 2/9 3PT, 10/12 FT), 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 turnovers, and 14 EFF.
Meanwhile, Watanabe added 16 points (6/13 FG, 4/9 3PT), 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 14 EFF.
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