TPBL: Al Bachir Stays Hot, CTBC DEA Completes Comeback Against Taipei Mars for 3rd Straight Win

The CTBC DEA of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) secured their third consecutive win today, defeating the Taipei Mars 111-103. The comeback was led by star player Mohammad Al Bachir (Abassi), who scored over 20 points for the fourth straight game, and foreign player Viktor Gaddefors, who contributed 26 points and 14 rebounds. Initially, the DEA struggled in the first half, falling behind by nearly 20 points as they failed to contain Mars' backcourt duo Ding Sheng-ju and Hsieh Ming-chun. However, the tide turned in the fourth quarter when the DEA launched a devastating 27-2 run, scoring 41 points in the single period. Gaddefors added 6 assists to his double-double, while Nemanja Radovic chipped in 27 points. Coach Momir Ratkovic noted that while the start was loose, the team adjusted their defensive intensity at halftime to secure the victory. Point guard Lin Wei-han credited the coach's intense halftime talk for refocusing the team as they prepare for the upcoming playoffs.