Basketball at Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria vs Japan Predictions, Previews and Line ups – 2nd August, 2021
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Watch the Nigeria vs Japan Predictions ahead of their faceoff. Nigeria and Japan face off on Sunday night in a women’s Olympic basketball showdown. Nigeria comes into this game with an 0-2 record, while Japan has won a game and lost a game. Nigeria has had a disappointing Olympics so far losing each of their first two games. In the first game, Nigeria was defeated 87-62 at the hands of France, and in the last game, it didn’t get any better as they were defeated 81-72 at the hands of the United States. They haven’t have had a win yet they will go hard against Japan.
Japan are a better team in comparison. Japan who lost their opening game against the United States, but bounced back in the last beating France 74-70. Against France, they showed a great potential and determination. Being a better side, they will look to end their group games with a win.
Nigeria vs Japan Team Preview
Team Nigeria had a great start. The offense was a little better in the last game, but it still got out to a slow start and will need to be a lot better in this game if they want to come away with the victory. In that last game against the USA, it was a balanced attack with four of the five starters scoring in double figures. Ezinne Kalu was the best player in the last game finishing with 16 points, and they need that type of production from her and maybe even more in this game.
Japan got out to a slow start in that last game scoring only 13 points in the first quarter, but they found more success as the game went on, and that led to the victory. One big difference for Japan compared to a lot of teams competing in the Olympics is they do get a lot of bench production. Saki Hayashi has come off the bench, but in the last game she was the team’s leading scorer finishing with 12 points and three made three-pointers. Japan likes to shoot three-pointers and in the last game they hit 11 of their 27 shots from deep.
Nigeria vs Japan Predicted Line up and Starting 5s
Nigeria starters will be Victoria Macaulay, Elizaeth Balogun, Amy Okonwo, Promise Amukamara and Aisha Mohammad. Their rotations will be Atonye Nyingifa, Oderah Chidom, Ezinne Kalu, Erica Oguwumike, Ify Ibekwe and Adaora Elonu.
The Japanese starting 5 will have Nako Motohashi, Nanako Todo, Saki Hayashi, Yuki Miyazawa and Saori Miyazaki. Their substitution will be Rui Machida, Naho Miyoshi, Maki Takada, Evelyn Mawuli, Himawari Akaho, Moeko Nagaoka and Monica Okoye.
Nigeria vs Japan Predictions
The upcoming game of Nigeria vs Japan will be a tough matchup. After 2 losses, Nigeria will be looking to end their group games with a win while Japan would eye winning their last game in group and increase their chances. Japan have an edge over Nigeria but once Nigeria’s shooting gets going, it will be difficult to contain them. Watch the Nigeria vs Japan Predictions ahead of their match.
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