Thanking fans

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“Thanking fans”

The Japanese team bow to their fans after the women's World Cup basketball match between Mali and Japan in Berlin on Friday. Saki Hayashi scored a game-high 27 points, comprising a tournament record nine three-pointers, as Japan held off Mali 102-97 in their opening game.

Key facts

• Japan won the match 102-97
• The match was Japan's opening game
• Saki Hayashi scored 27 points
• Saki Hayashi made 9 three-pointers, a tournament record
• The Japanese team played against Mali in the women's World Cup basketball match in Berlin on Friday.
• Japan won the match 102-97
• Saki Hayashi made 9 three-pointers, a tournament record
• The match was Japan's opening game

Center-leaning outlets

• Japan Today (JP)