Chiang Yu-An Scores Game-High 25 Points, Leads Dreamers Past Lioneers into Championship Series
In the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL), the Formosa Dreamers defeated the Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers 104-93 to advance to the championship. Chiang Yu-An had a stellar performance with 25 points, leading his team to victory.
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(Central News Agency, Chen Jung-chen, Taipei, 16th) The Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) Formosa Dreamers today relied on point guard Chiang Yu-An's game-high 25 points, complemented by Benjamin Bentil's 20 points and 13 rebounds, to defeat the Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers 104-93 and advance to the championship series.
The TPBL playoffs first round is a best-of-five series. The Dreamers, who had already reached match point, played away against the Lioneers today, seeking to end the series early. With an excellent team three-point shooting percentage, the Dreamers held a lead of over 20 points after the first three quarters. Even when facing a strong comeback from the opponent in the 4th quarter, Chiang Yu-An stepped up at the crucial moment, allowing the Dreamers to defeat the Lioneers as hoped and advance to the championship series.
After the first quarter began, with key backup guard Lin Chun-Chi still sidelined, Chiang Yu-An took on the scoring responsibility, scoring 12 points in a single quarter to help the team keep the score close. The turning point was in the 3rd quarter, where the Dreamers not only showed a multi-faceted team offense but also held their opponents to just 16 points on defense. They smoothly passed the first round of the playoffs, moving towards their goal of a first-ever team championship.
In this game, Chiang Yu-An continued his hot streak from the previous game, scoring a game-high 25 points, including 4 three-pointers, along with 5 assists and 3 steals. He repeatedly stepped up at critical moments, becoming the biggest contributor to the Dreamers' advancement. Foreign player Benjamin Bentil recorded a "double-double" with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while another key local player, Ma Chien-hao, scored 14 points.
In a post-game interview with the organizers, Chiang Yu-An said that there were many ups and downs during the game, but the players on the court held their ground and frequently created reasonable shots, which was the key to today's victory. He also gave a shout-out to the injured Lin Chun-Chi, "His presence is definitely a plus, and I told him to rest up and get well. We'll be waiting for him in the championship series." (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150516
The TPBL playoffs first round is a best-of-five series. The Dreamers, who had already reached match point, played away against the Lioneers today, seeking to end the series early. With an excellent team three-point shooting percentage, the Dreamers held a lead of over 20 points after the first three quarters. Even when facing a strong comeback from the opponent in the 4th quarter, Chiang Yu-An stepped up at the crucial moment, allowing the Dreamers to defeat the Lioneers as hoped and advance to the championship series.
After the first quarter began, with key backup guard Lin Chun-Chi still sidelined, Chiang Yu-An took on the scoring responsibility, scoring 12 points in a single quarter to help the team keep the score close. The turning point was in the 3rd quarter, where the Dreamers not only showed a multi-faceted team offense but also held their opponents to just 16 points on defense. They smoothly passed the first round of the playoffs, moving towards their goal of a first-ever team championship.
In this game, Chiang Yu-An continued his hot streak from the previous game, scoring a game-high 25 points, including 4 three-pointers, along with 5 assists and 3 steals. He repeatedly stepped up at critical moments, becoming the biggest contributor to the Dreamers' advancement. Foreign player Benjamin Bentil recorded a "double-double" with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while another key local player, Ma Chien-hao, scored 14 points.
In a post-game interview with the organizers, Chiang Yu-An said that there were many ups and downs during the game, but the players on the court held their ground and frequently created reasonable shots, which was the key to today's victory. He also gave a shout-out to the injured Lin Chun-Chi, "His presence is definitely a plus, and I told him to rest up and get well. We'll be waiting for him in the championship series." (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150516