Jul 27, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Japan small forward Rui Hachimura (8) is guarded by Germany center Johannes Voigtmann (7) and Germany power forward Daniel Theis (10) under the basket during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. | John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
On Tuesday, Japan forward Rui Hachimura experienced both the highs and the lows that the Olympics can provide.
The Toyama native came out firing for his country, amassing 24 points in just 22 minutes as the Japanese played France to within 72-70 with 8:31 left in the game.
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