Asian Games 2026 Basketball Day 6 — September 15 Rest Day & Quarter-Final Preview
September 15 is a rest day at the Asian Games 2026 Men’s Basketball tournament in Nagoya, Japan. The group stage concluded yesterday (September 14) and the highly anticipated Quarter-Finals begin tomorrow, September 16.
🏀 Quarter-Final Draw — September 16
All four quarter-final matchups have been confirmed following the conclusion of Group A, B, and C play. The games tip off from 06:00 JST (02:30 IST) on September 16 at Aichi International Arena, Nagoya.
| Time (JST) | Time (IST) | Matchup | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 02:30 | Jordan vs South Korea | Quarter-Final |
| 09:00 | 05:30 | Iran vs Bahrain | Quarter-Final |
| 12:00 | 08:30 | China vs Saudi Arabia | Quarter-Final |
| 15:20 | 11:50 | Chinese Taipei vs Japan | Quarter-Final |
📊 Group Stage Final Standings
Group A
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 3 | 0 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 1 |
| Japan | 1 | 2 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 3 |
Group B
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | 2 | 1 |
| Jordan | 2 | 1 |
| Chinese Taipei | 2 | 1 |
| Qatar | 0 | 3 |
Group C
| Team | W | L |
|---|---|---|
| China | 3 | 0 |
| Bahrain | 2 | 1 |
| Philippines | 1 | 2 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 3 |
⚡ Yesterday’s Results — September 14 (Day 5)
Bahrain 101—78 Kazakhstan (Group C): Bahrain delivered a dominant performance to seal second place in Group C and set up a quarter-final clash with Iran on September 16.
China 105—61 Philippines (Group C): China concluded a flawless group stage campaign, winning all three games and averaging over 100 points per match. They face Saudi Arabia in the quarter-finals.
🏆 Quarter-Final Previews
Jordan vs South Korea: A rematch potential showdown as South Korea enter as Group A winners and heavy favourites. Jordan finished as runners-up in the tight Group B race.
Iran vs Bahrain: Iran topped Group B and bring experience; Bahrain impressed through Group C and will look to cause an upset in this all-Asian battle.
China vs Saudi Arabia: China are the tournament favourites having swept through their group. Saudi Arabia qualified from Group A in second place. Expect a high-quality but one-sided contest.
Chinese Taipei vs Japan: The most intriguing tie of the round. Both teams finished with identical 2—1 group stage records. Japan will have home crowd support from the Nagoya fans.
