TPBL Playoffs: Dreamers Force Game 7, Coach Chien Says 'Happiest Game Seven Ever'

(Central News Agency, reporter Li Jianzhong, Taipei, June 4) The Formosa Dreamers mounted a desperate comeback in Game 6 of the TPBL championship series today. Relying on successful team strategy and 24 points from import player Trey Thompkins, they defeated the Kings to keep their season alive. Head coach Chien Hao smiled and said, 'The happiest two words in history: Game Seven.'

The Dreamers, making their first-ever championship series appearance, faced the defending champion New Taipei Kings. After four games, the Kings held a 3-1 advantage. However, in Game 5, the Dreamers routed the Kings 105-69 at home, building momentum for a comeback. In today's Game 6, the Dreamers secured a victory on the road.

After the game, Coach Chien said, 'When we were down 3-1, I kept telling the players that as long as there is trust, there is a chance to win. As long as we execute our system game by game, good results will follow. And now, we see the happiest two words in history: Game Seven.'

Chien mentioned that despite another import player, Aric Holman, being out for the season with a fracture, he always believed in Trey Thompkins. 'I've watched him play overseas, and I know he is experienced and won't get stage fright. So in the final moments today, we gave him the ball, and I knew it would lead to a good result.'

Thompkins said, 'I expected this game to be as intense and physical as a war. I'm very happy to get this win and go back home for Game 7. I've always had confidence in myself, so I wasn't worried about those last two free throws at all.' (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150604