On Friday, the Japan men's national team played its first official international contest since FIBA's suspension of the Japan Basketball Association was officially lifted last Sunday.
The result? Japan fell 68-66 to the Czech Republic in an exhibition match at Chiba Port Arena.
Japan played well, especially on the defensive end, in the first half. But the home side blew a 12-point lead in the end.
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