On August 2nd, the Olympic men’s basketball group stage continued, with Japan losing 84-104 to Brazil. In this game, Kagemura Yuki played for 30 minutes, shooting 7 out of 19 (4 out of 9 from three-point range, 3 out of 3 free throws) for a total of 21 points, 10 assists, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal. During the first half, he continuously helped Japan keep up with Brazil through penetration and outside shooting.
However, as his stamina declined in the second half and Brazil implemented targeted defense, Kagemura Yuki struggled, ultimately being substituted early and unable to lead the team to end their losing streak.
In the previous game, Japan lost 90-94 to France. Kagemura Yuki shot 9 out of 26 (6 out of 15 from three-point range, 5 out of 5 free throws) for a total of 29 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 turnovers, and 3 fouls. During the time when Hachimura was benched, Kagemura Yuki became Japan’s primary offensive force, scoring both from strong drives and long-range three-pointers, which helped Japan gain an advantage. However, France managed to tie the score with a dramatic 3+1 play, and Kagemura Yuki was unable to secure a win in regulation time.
Notably, in two games, Kagemura Yuki has delivered a total of 50 points, 9 rebounds, and 16 assists.
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