TPBL Su Shih-hsuan Scores 19 Points as Kings Upset Pilots, Continuing Playoff Bid
The New Taipei Kings defeated the league-leading Taoyuan Pilots 97-94 in a crucial game, with Su Shih-hsuan scoring a season-high 19 points. This victory keeps the Kings in contention for a playoff spot, with their final regular season game against CTBC DEA determining their ranking.
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Jian-zhong, Taipei, 2nd) In a home game today, the TPBL New Taipei Kings faced the league-leading Taoyuan Beer Yungfeng Pilots. With foreign player Jalen scoring 33 points and local forward Su Shih-hsuan achieving a season-high 19 points, the Kings narrowly defeated the Pilots 97-94, continuing their pursuit of a playoff berth.
The Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) playoff rules include two stages: "Playoff Challenge" and "Playoffs." The top three teams from the regular season directly advance. The 4th and 5th placed teams compete in a best-of-three challenge series (with the 4th placed team holding a 1-0 advantage) to secure the final spot.
The TPBL regular season concludes this week. Before today's game, the Kings were temporarily ranked 5th, trailing the 4th placed CTBC DEA by 0.5 games. After today's victory, both teams are tied in standings. Tomorrow, on the final day of the regular season, the Kings and DEA will clash directly to decide who secures the 4th seed.
In today's game against the Pilots, the Kings led 19-18 after the first quarter, but trailed 45-51 by halftime. After the break, the Kings launched a counterattack, outscoring their opponents by 8 points in the third quarter. Although the fourth quarter saw back-and-forth action, the Kings fortunately secured the victory.
Su Shih-hsuan scored a career-high 19 points, along with 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, showcasing an all-around performance. After the game, he stated in a broadcast interview that his playing time this year hasn't been consistent, but these two weekend games are very important for the team; if they lose, they would finish 5th.
He added that if they can successfully make it to the playoffs, "then our first-round opponent will be the Pilots, so the coach told us before the game to treat it like a playoff game and prepare early."
In another game today, the Hsinchu Top Lioneers, already secured in 3rd place for the regular season, comfortably defeated the Taipei Taishin Mars 96-73 in their final game of the season, led by Liu Cheng-hsun's 21 points. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Jian-zhong, Taipei, 2nd) In a home game today, the TPBL New Taipei Kings faced the league-leading Taoyuan Beer Yungfeng Pilots. With foreign player Jalen scoring 33 points and local forward Su Shih-hsuan achieving a season-high 19 points, the Kings narrowly defeated the Pilots 97-94, continuing their pursuit of a playoff berth.
The Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) playoff rules include two stages: "Playoff Challenge" and "Playoffs." The top three teams from the regular season directly advance. The 4th and 5th placed teams compete in a best-of-three challenge series (with the 4th placed team holding a 1-0 advantage) to secure the final spot.
The TPBL regular season concludes this week. Before today's game, the Kings were temporarily ranked 5th, trailing the 4th placed CTBC DEA by 0.5 games. After today's victory, both teams are tied in standings. Tomorrow, on the final day of the regular season, the Kings and DEA will clash directly to decide who secures the 4th seed.
In today's game against the Pilots, the Kings led 19-18 after the first quarter, but trailed 45-51 by halftime. After the break, the Kings launched a counterattack, outscoring their opponents by 8 points in the third quarter. Although the fourth quarter saw back-and-forth action, the Kings fortunately secured the victory.
Su Shih-hsuan scored a career-high 19 points, along with 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals, showcasing an all-around performance. After the game, he stated in a broadcast interview that his playing time this year hasn't been consistent, but these two weekend games are very important for the team; if they lose, they would finish 5th.
He added that if they can successfully make it to the playoffs, "then our first-round opponent will be the Pilots, so the coach told us before the game to treat it like a playoff game and prepare early."
In another game today, the Hsinchu Top Lioneers, already secured in 3rd place for the regular season, comfortably defeated the Taipei Taishin Mars 96-73 in their final game of the season, led by Liu Cheng-hsun's 21 points. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150502
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