TPBL Finals: New Taipei Kings Edge Out Dreamers in Dramatic Comeback

The 2025-26 TPBL Finals kicked off on the 24th, with the Formosa Dreamers hosting the New Taipei Kings. The Dreamers appeared to have the game in hand, but a critical foul by Chiang Yu-an with 1.2 seconds remaining sent Austin Daye to the free-throw line. Daye sank all three shots, securing a 91-90 comeback victory for the Kings. The Dreamers led 44-35 at halftime, but the Kings rallied in the second half behind Jalen Harris, who scored 41 points and hit 8 three-pointers, both setting new league records for the Finals. The final minute was intense, with Chiang Yu-an briefly giving the Dreamers a two-point lead with a steal and layup, only for the game to be decided by the final free throws. The Kings take a 1-0 lead in the series.