Japan humiliate Indian eves at Asian Women's Basketball Meet

Japan today handed Indian one of their most embarrassing defeats in recent times beating them 131-31 in the FIBA Asian Women's Basketball Championship, here today.
The first quarter began with Japan taking a huge 32-9 lead against India. India ended up conceding 36 turnovers, the second straight game with more than 30 turnovers. Japan pounced on these additional opportunities, leaking out for 22 easy fast break points, many of them facilitated by their 19 steals.
Japan also dominated the paint-game, outrebounding India 52-29, with 23 of these rebounds coming on the offensive glass.
By halftime, Japan had built a mammoth 63-21 lead. In the second half, Japan showcased their deep bench, which scored a whopping 89 points in total against India's 13, making this 131-31 win a formality.

Six Japanese players scored in double digits, while for India, Bhandavya and Stephy managed 6 and 5 points respectively.
India will next face another Asian giant and reigning bronze medallist China tomorrow afternoon. Captain Anitha Paul Durai is expected to return to action.