Basketball was one of the 14 sports disciplines held in the 1966 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand. Israel won their 1st title by beating host country in the championship match. This marked the first time the Philippines wasn't able to reach the semifinals. The games were held from 10 December to 19, 1966.
Results
Preliminary round Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Classification 9th–11th {{#invoke:RoundN|N4 Semifinals 9th place game Classification 5th–8th Semifinals ---- 7th place game 5th place game Final round Semifinals ---- Bronze medal game Gold medal game ==Final standing==