Joji Takeuchi carried Japan to an important 83-65 victory over India in the final preliminary round group game of the FIBA Asia Championship on Friday.
Takeuchi delivered a 22-point, 19-rebound performance, shouldering a big load to ensure that Japan would advance to the second round by finishing second in Group A.
Playing every minute of the game, Takeuchi shot 50 percent from the floor, even making his one 3-point attempt.