Although the New Taipei CTBC DEA in the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) only secured 2 wins and 3 losses in March, their regular season ranking has climbed to a favorable 4th position.
Key player Abasi of CTBC DEA averaged 21.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 4 rebounds over 5 games, with an efficiency rating of 19, the highest among local players. His 2-point field goal percentage reached 63.2%. Since January 17th of this year, he has maintained a consistent double-digit scoring output per game, making him the core of the DEA's offense.
As for the Formosa Dreamers, they had a perfect 6-0 record throughout March. Foreign player Benjamin Bentil contributed 20.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.7 steals, with an efficiency rating of 22.7, standing out among all foreign players in the league.
Bentil not only dominates the paint with strong post presence but also displays steady outside shooting, successfully stretching the opponent's defense. This season, he averages 6.5 three-point attempts per game, making 2.3 shots with a 35.3% success rate, perfectly embodying a versatile inside-outside playing style. (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150407
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: Taiwan