TPBL: Handsome Import Gaddefors Leads DEA to Victory, Delaying Leopards' Playoff Berth
In the TPBL, New Taipei CTBC DEA defeated the Taiwan Beer Leopards 107-93. Led by Viktor Gaddefors' double-double, DEA kept their playoff hopes alive and stopped the Leopards from clinching early.
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(CNA Reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 18th) In the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) today, the New Taipei CTBC DEA defeated the Taiwan Beer Leopards 107-93, led by the "most handsome import" Viktor Gaddefors, who recorded a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds. This victory thwarted the opponents' hopes of being the first to advance to the playoffs.
Currently ranked 5th in the TPBL, the DEA hosted the Leopards today. Right from the tip-off, Viktor Gaddefors and Abasi teamed up to score heavily, securing a double-digit lead. Although they couldn't completely shut down the opponents' outside shooting in the second quarter, the DEA executed their defensive assignments well after halftime, maintaining a steady lead and successfully defending their home court. They are now just half a game behind the 4th-place New Taipei Kings.
Known as the "most handsome import," Gaddefors contributed a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Nemanja Radovic also added 23 points and 12 rebounds, while local star Abasi chipped in 22 points and 3 assists. The trio combined for a massive 68 points, becoming the key to DEA's victory.
DEA head coach Momir Ratkovic stated in the post-game media interview that although the team allowed too many offensive rebounds in the second quarter, leading to a narrowed point gap, the players executed well on both ends of the floor overall. Particularly after adjustments during the halftime meeting, they showed different defensive intensity in the second half. "I hope we can maintain this performance tomorrow," he said.
Abasi mentioned that as his foot injury gradually recovers, it is reflecting in his good performance. Coupled with better ball movement within the team, he is very happy to secure a home win. Approaching his 28th birthday, Abasi expressed his desire to win all remaining regular-season games, carrying this momentum into the playoffs, and made a birthday wish: "Of course, it's the championship." (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150418
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(CNA Reporter Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 18th) In the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) today, the New Taipei CTBC DEA defeated the Taiwan Beer Leopards 107-93, led by the "most handsome import" Viktor Gaddefors, who recorded a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds. This victory thwarted the opponents' hopes of being the first to advance to the playoffs.
Currently ranked 5th in the TPBL, the DEA hosted the Leopards today. Right from the tip-off, Viktor Gaddefors and Abasi teamed up to score heavily, securing a double-digit lead. Although they couldn't completely shut down the opponents' outside shooting in the second quarter, the DEA executed their defensive assignments well after halftime, maintaining a steady lead and successfully defending their home court. They are now just half a game behind the 4th-place New Taipei Kings.
Known as the "most handsome import," Gaddefors contributed a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Nemanja Radovic also added 23 points and 12 rebounds, while local star Abasi chipped in 22 points and 3 assists. The trio combined for a massive 68 points, becoming the key to DEA's victory.
DEA head coach Momir Ratkovic stated in the post-game media interview that although the team allowed too many offensive rebounds in the second quarter, leading to a narrowed point gap, the players executed well on both ends of the floor overall. Particularly after adjustments during the halftime meeting, they showed different defensive intensity in the second half. "I hope we can maintain this performance tomorrow," he said.
Abasi mentioned that as his foot injury gradually recovers, it is reflecting in his good performance. Coupled with better ball movement within the team, he is very happy to secure a home win. Approaching his 28th birthday, Abasi expressed his desire to win all remaining regular-season games, carrying this momentum into the playoffs, and made a birthday wish: "Of course, it's the championship." (Editor: Li Heng-shan) 1150418
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