| Basketball at the 1970 Asian Games | |
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| Venue | Kittikachorn Stadium |
| Date | 10–19 December 1970 |
| Nations | 12 |
Basketball was one of the 13 sports disciplines held in the 1970 Asian Games again in Bangkok, Thailand. South Korea got their first Asian basketball title by outlasting the defending champions Israel in the championship round. The games were held from December 10 to 19, 1970.