172 cm Japanese Guard Embarrassed Markkanen’s Finland

The hosts Japan won the fourth quarter by 18 points and eliminated Lauri Markkanen's team from the FIBA World Cup after the group stage. Japan was led by Josh Hawkinson, who scored 28 points and grabbed 19 rebounds for a whopping 44 PIR. 1.72-meter-tall Yuki Kawamura added 25 points (10/16 FG) and 9 assists.

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[stomatahatachi]

He’s 172cm but he’s a deadly shooter. Salute to the coach for trusting him

[icycaribe]

3rd quarter score 53-71 Finland.

Then, a 45 to 17 point run!! Never seen anything like that. 👍🏾

[xisting]

We can feel Japan's pride on this one. So touching.

[addisontop]

I almost cried watching yuta. As a raptor fan we always loved him and follow him. So happy for him and always wishing him the best from Canada!

[brianhangfaing]

Put his name onto the title of this video instead of just calling him the 172cm dude!

[paulohaulo]

Japan's comeback was incredible. Kawamura was pulling the strings the entire time. Heart over height on display.

[philip]

Who came here after he was robbed vs France in the Olympics?

[Kenny_PL]

Gotta love japanese athletes. So much pride, honor and sportsmanship. I still remember the football players cleaning the locker rooms. So awesome

[emmanuelmosesdelote]

I am Filipino but I literally cried... so happy for Japan... kawamura small but with great skills

[juanalvarez]

Good to see Japan win. You are one of the most gracious winners and your fans are so respectful all over the world

[GhostandChromis]

Man decided to make his life a sports anime. Maximum respect.

[mgpqnnu]

his speed is insane!
it’s like 1.5x no one from Finland could follow his speed

[deegillo]

Japan, always a great example for the children of the world :) Respect from Türkiye

[Travyz]

Insane game.. Japan always had that fighting spirit

[kevinhu]

So the 'Slam Dunk' is not an animation, it is a real story.

[ban.anazon]

As a Finn I couldn't but smile at the energy and momentum Japan had in the fourth. The kind of thing I've grown to expect from our Susijengi.

I'm happy for Japan and expect Finns to bounce back after gaining some experience and learning from these lessons.

[philiphugoofficial]

Top shots! 
I also loved the commentary.
"He will do that and he will do it

[joeynarvaez]

Many-many congratulations Team Japan on your outstanding performance. You have done an amazing job and you really deserve this. Your historical feat gave us Asians "something" to be proud of. Wishing you more success all throughout this FIBA 2023 🙏

[haekalazmi]

And now in olympics he almost make Wemby Embaarrassed too!!