The Korean men's national basketball team recorded its first win under head coach Nikolaos Majuls. Ahead of the Asian Games, they defeated the Philippines in a friendly match with a score of 81-55. This victory followed their previous win against Saudi Arabia, marking two consecutive wins for Majuls' team. Lee Jung-hyun scored 27 points, including seven three-pointers, playing a key role for the team. Lee Hyun-jung contributed 15 rebounds, handling the tough work.
