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South Korea holds nerve to win Asian Games basketball gold over Japan

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South Korea secured the gold medal in basketball at the Asian Games after defeating Japan in a closely contested match. Despite a late-game surge from Japan, which narrowed the deficit to two points, South Korea maintained its composure to finalize the victory.

The game took place in Nagoya, where Japan benefited from the support of a vocal home crowd. The result marks a significant achievement for the South Korean team, who successfully withstood the pressure of the final minutes to claim the championship title.

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