New Taipei Kings One Win Away from TPBL Title; Coach Hung Chi-shan Praises Team Effort

Taipei, May 31 (CNA) - The New Taipei Kings defeated the Dreamers 96-93 today, taking a 3-1 lead in the TPBL championship series. Coach Hung Chi-shan attributed the victory to the players stepping up in turns, including rookies Xiong Xiang-tai and Lin Yen-ting. In the fourth game, Austin Daye's crucial free throws and solid defense secured the win. Coach Hung praised the team's resilience, noting that when veteran Lu Cheng-ju struggled, the younger players seized their opportunities. While the team is on the verge of winning the title, Hung emphasized the need for better strategies for Game 5. Dreamers coach Chiu Hao admitted that his rotation decisions were flawed and acknowledged the opponent's superior experience.