Iran topped Japan 68-63 to take the FIBA Asia Championship bronze medal on Saturday, beating Japan for the second time in the tournament and ensuring the reigning champion finished its title defense with a win.

Iran's Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami was unstoppable in the rematch, finishing the game with 35 points, including eight 3-pointers made on 17 attempts. He was supported by center Hamad Ehadadi's 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

Japan got good performances from Keijiro Matsui (18 points, five rebounds), Makoto Hiejima (15 points, four assists) and Takatoshi Furukawa (14 points),while Joji Takeuchi finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.