TPBL Regular Season Finale: CTBC DEA Beats Kings to Clinch 4th Place
In the final regular season game of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL), the New Taipei CTBC DEA defeated the New Taipei Kings 111-87, securing fourth place in the regular season. This victory grants the DEA a one-win advantage in the upcoming playoff challenge series.
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Chien-chung, Taipei, May 3rd) The TPBL held its final regular season game today, featuring a "New Taipei Derby" to contend for regular season standings. The visiting New Taipei CTBC DEA, led by Arturas Gudaitis' (Aba-Si's) 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, defeated the New Taipei Kings 111-87, securing fourth place in the regular season.
The Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) held its final regular season game today. Before the game, the New Taipei CTBC DEA and New Taipei Kings had identical records. Whoever won would secure fourth place in the regular season and gain a one-win advantage in the playoff challenge series.
The visiting DEA went all out in the first quarter, with five players scoring. This included the red-hot Arturas Gudaitis (Aba-Si), who scored 11 points in the single quarter, giving them a 31-23 lead. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 55-38.
Although the Kings tried hard to catch up in the second half, their shooting percentage unfortunately did not improve. By the end of the third quarter, they were more than 20 points behind, allowing the CTBC DEA to play with ease and ultimately secure the victory.
DEA's scoring leader, Arturas Gudaitis (Aba-Si), scored 23 points with over 60% shooting accuracy, including five three-pointers, helping the team secure a crucial victory. Only three Kings players scored in double digits, with Olufemi Olujobi leading with 27 points.
After the game, Arturas Gudaitis (Aba-Si) stated in an interview with the broadcasting unit that everyone knew this game was very important before it started. "The coach and teammates also hoped that I could perform well and focus on offense."
Arturas Gudaitis (Aba-Si) emphasized that the defense in the previous game was not very good. "So today, we strengthened our defense and played our signature defensive counter-attack. I'm very happy that everyone achieved it, and we were able to win as desired."
The 2025-26 TPBL regular season has now concluded. The rankings from 1st to 7th are: Taoyuan Taiwan Beer Leopards, Formosa Dreamers, Hsinchu Top Zone Lioneers, New Taipei CTBC DEA, New Taipei Kings, Taipei Taishin Mars, and Kaohsiung Aquas.
According to the format, the playoff challenge series will begin on May 5th, with the DEA facing the Kings in a best-of-three series. The DEA, as the 4th seed, will have a one-win advantage. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150503
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Chien-chung, Taipei, May 3rd) The TPBL held its final regular season game today, featuring a "New Taipei Derby" to contend for regular season standings. The visiting New Taipei CTBC DEA, led by Arturas Gudaitis' (Aba-Si's) 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, defeated the New Taipei Kings 111-87, securing fourth place in the regular season.
The Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) held its final regular season game today. Before the game, the New Taipei CTBC DEA and New Taipei Kings had identical records. Whoever won would secure fourth place in the regular season and gain a one-win advantage in the playoff challenge series.
The visiting DEA went all out in the first quarter, with five players scoring. This included the red-hot Arturas Gudaitis (Aba-Si), who scored 11 points in the single quarter, giving them a 31-23 lead. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 55-38.
Although the Kings tried hard to catch up in the second half, their shooting percentage unfortunately did not improve. By the end of the third quarter, they were more than 20 points behind, allowing the CTBC DEA to play with ease and ultimately secure the victory.
DEA's scoring leader, Arturas Gudaitis (Aba-Si), scored 23 points with over 60% shooting accuracy, including five three-pointers, helping the team secure a crucial victory. Only three Kings players scored in double digits, with Olufemi Olujobi leading with 27 points.
After the game, Arturas Gudaitis (Aba-Si) stated in an interview with the broadcasting unit that everyone knew this game was very important before it started. "The coach and teammates also hoped that I could perform well and focus on offense."
Arturas Gudaitis (Aba-Si) emphasized that the defense in the previous game was not very good. "So today, we strengthened our defense and played our signature defensive counter-attack. I'm very happy that everyone achieved it, and we were able to win as desired."
The 2025-26 TPBL regular season has now concluded. The rankings from 1st to 7th are: Taoyuan Taiwan Beer Leopards, Formosa Dreamers, Hsinchu Top Zone Lioneers, New Taipei CTBC DEA, New Taipei Kings, Taipei Taishin Mars, and Kaohsiung Aquas.
According to the format, the playoff challenge series will begin on May 5th, with the DEA facing the Kings in a best-of-three series. The DEA, as the 4th seed, will have a one-win advantage. (Edited by Chang Ming-kun) 1150503
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