Japan 98, Indonesia 53
Japan put Indonesia away at the Asian Games on 2026-09-10, closing out a 98:53 win that left no room for doubt. The hosts had already shown they could handle pressure against tougher opposition this tournament, but this was something else entirely. By then they'd won three straight, but nothing in their recent results — not even the 123:70 over Qatar — prepared you for the gulf on display.
And here's the thing, the scoreline tells you everything about who was in control from the opening tip. Japan didn't just lead, they built a cushion that Indonesia couldn't breach even with their best efforts. The visitors had lost all three matches before this one, and this result simply extended the pattern.
To be fair, Japan's form had been building all month. They'd beaten South Korea twice, taken down Saudi Arabia, and most recently dismantled Qatar. Each win showed another layer of control, but against Indonesia there was no contest to speak of. They ran the show, and Indonesia came for a cross they never reached.
The standings reflect what you saw on the court. Japan sit top of the table with three wins from three, while Indonesia remain in fourth after three defeats. The gap between them is no longer theoretical — it's measured in forty-five points.
What this means is straightforward. Japan hold every card going forward, and Indonesia will make life awkward for anyone they face from here on. The heat took the sting out of it for the hosts, but the result stands on its own.