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

In the gold-medal game, China defeated the Philippines 78-67 as Guo Ailun led China with 19 points.

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