On Friday morning, both the Wizards and Warriors got their feet wet. Offensively, the game got off to a poor start.

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Washington and Golden State combined to shoot 11-of-49, but the enthusiasm in the stadium was unaffected

The 37.000-person capacity Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, was filled with fans excited 

to see the reigning champion Warriors take against Japan-native Rui Hachimura.

"It meant a lot," Hachimura said of playing in front of his local supporters

"It was a watershed event for myself and our country."

Both teams eventually settled down and found their footing

Fans witnessed Steph Curry's trademark long three

a stunning alley-oop between Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis

a gigantic Kyle Kuzma poster, and a lot of Warriors centre James Wiseman.

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