Japan players celebrate their win over Belgium in a women s basketball quarterfinal game at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 4 in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo)
SAITAMA Japan coach Tom Hovasse apologized to Belgium for letting his emotions get the best of him after the exciting end to their quarterfinals matchup in the women s basketball tournament.
It was understandable. After all, making it to the medal round at the Olympics is a big deal.
Saki Hayashi hit a 3-pointer with 15.2 seconds left, and Japan advanced to the semifinals, edging Olympic newcomer Belgium 86-85 Wednesday after the Belgian Cats missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer.
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