Dominican Republic 87, Philippines 81
Hosts Philippines were unable to get their World Cup off to a winning start despite a brilliant performance by Jordan Clarkson against the Dominican Republic.
The Utah Jazz player sunk 28 points, as well as seven rebounds and seven assists.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double, scoring 26 points alongside his 10 rebounds.
Germany 81, Japan 63
The Wagner brothers were in fine form as they led Germany to a comfortable win over hosts Japan.
Moritz Wagner scored 25 points with shooting numbers of 10-14 as well as picking up nine rebounds. His brother Franz drained 10 points to go with his six rebounds and five assists. Toronto Raptors guard Dennis Schroder added 14 points.
Phoenix Sun's Yuta Watanabe top-scored for Japan with 20 points.
Egypt 67, Lithuania 93
Lithuania had little issue in their opening game, thumping Egypt by 26 points.
Margiris Normantas scored 18 points for the Lithuanians as Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 15 points and 10 assists.
Assem Marei led the way for Egypt, sinking 14 points and nine assists.
Canada 95, France 65
In a game full of NBA talent, Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best player on the court as he took Canada to an impressive blowout win over France.
Gilgeous-Alexander led Canada in all departments, getting 27 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and two steals. Kelly Olynyk also chipped in with 18 points, while Dillon Brooks scored 12.
New York Knicks' Evan Fournier top-scored for France with 21 points.