PLeague+ Round 5 (Regular Season): Fubon Braves beat Ghosthawks in the most crucial game of the week

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An exciting game was when Second ranked Braves faced their close opponent Ghosthawks. Braves (3-4) smashed Ghosthawks (3-3) 124-86. Fubon Braves dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Ghosthawks' 42. Fubon Braves had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 60.9 percentage. Fubon Braves looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Ghosthawks' players. The best player for the winners was who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) chipped in 24 points and 6 rebounds. Chieh-Yu Han produced 15 points and 6 rebounds for Fubon Braves. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Fubon Braves went down to third position due to points difference. Ghosthawks at the other side keep the second place with three games lost. Fubon Braves are looking forward to face league's leader Pilots in Taoyuan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ghosthawks will play at home against the league's leader Pilots and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was when Second ranked Braves faced 4th placed YKE. Braves (3-4) smashed YKE (0-5) 126-105. American guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) orchestrated the victory by scoring 51 points (!!!) and 5 assists. Troy Gillenwater contributed with 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Lithuanian center Mindaugas Kupsas (216-1991, agency: BIG) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds for YKE. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Fubon Braves went down to third position due to points difference. YKE at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Fubon Braves will play against league's leader Pilots in Taoyuan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. YKE will play at home against the league's leader Pilots and hopes to get finally their first victory.
An exciting game was when Leader Pilots faced second-ranked Braves. Pilots (6-0) smashed Braves (3-4) 118-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Braves. Will Artino stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Archie Goodwin responded with 24 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Undefeated Pilots have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Loser Braves dropped to the third position with four games lost. Pilots will meet bottom-ranked YKE (#4) in the next round. Fubon Braves will have a break next round.

The best stats of 5th round was 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks by Alec Brown of Pilots.



Ghosthawks - Fubon Braves 86-124

An exciting game was when Second ranked Braves faced their close opponent Ghosthawks. Braves (3-4) smashed Ghosthawks (3-3) 124-86. Fubon Braves dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Ghosthawks' 42. Fubon Braves had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 60.9 percentage. Fubon Braves looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Ghosthawks' players. The best player for the winners was Mouhamed Mbaye who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) chipped in 24 points and 6 rebounds. Five Braves players scored in double figures. Chieh-Yu Han produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and Lithuanian center Benas Griciunas (210-1994, college: EWU, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Fubon Braves. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Fubon Braves went down to third position due to points difference. Ghosthawks at the other side keep the second place with three games lost. Fubon Braves are looking forward to face league's leader Pilots in Taoyuan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ghosthawks will play at home against the league's leader Pilots and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fubon Braves: G.Troy 24+6reb+2ast, M.Mbaye 23+6reb+4ast, G.Archie 21+4reb+1ast, C.Lin 13+4reb+1ast, S.Michael 12+2reb+4ast, T.Lai 8+1reb+2ast
Ghosthawks: C.Fan Po-Yen 16+2reb, H.Chieh-Yu 15+6reb+1ast, C.Ethan 13+5reb, D.Bayasgalan 10+4reb+2ast, B.Griciunas 8+11reb+1ast, D.Brooks 7+8reb+3ast

YKE - Fubon Braves 105-126

An exciting game was when Second ranked Braves faced 4th placed YKE. Braves (3-4) smashed YKE (0-5) 126-105. Fubon Braves made 19-of-22 charity shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by YKE's players. American guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) orchestrated the victory by scoring 51 points (!!!) and 5 assists. His fellow American import forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) contributed with 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Lithuanian center Mindaugas Kupsas (216-1991, agency: BIG) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds and American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) added 12 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for YKE. Four Fubon Braves and five YKE players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Fubon Braves went down to third position due to points difference. YKE at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Fubon Braves will play against league's leader Pilots in Taoyuan in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. YKE will play at home against the league's leader Pilots and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fubon Braves: G.Archie 51+2reb+5ast, G.Troy 22+8reb+2ast, K.Chou 13+1reb+7ast, T.Jack 11+12reb+3ast, K.Hung 8, J.Nchekwube 7+7reb
YKE: G.King 21+6reb, M.Kupsas 21+15reb+3ast, L.Jackson 20+3reb+4ast, A.Joof 12+13reb+2ast, Y.Wei-Chieh 10+1ast, H.Li 7+1reb+3ast

Pilots - Fubon Braves 118-97

An exciting game was when Leader Pilots faced second-ranked Braves. Pilots (6-0) smashed Braves (3-4) 118-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Braves. Pilots dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Braves' 28. Pilots looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pilots made 8 blocks. The former international power forward Will Artino (211-1992, college: Creighton) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and American guard Treveon Graham (198-1993, college: VCU) chipped in 22 points and 7 assists. American guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) responded with 24 points and 4 assists and the other American import forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Five Pilots and four Fubon Braves players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pilots have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Loser Braves dropped to the third position with four games lost. Pilots will meet bottom-ranked YKE (#4) in the next round. Fubon Braves will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pilots: A.Will 22+13reb+1ast, G.Treveon 22+4reb+7ast, B.Alec 21+7reb+2ast, C.Lu 16+5reb+6ast, C.Chen 14+3reb+4ast, C.Li 14+2reb+4ast
Fubon Braves: A.Goodwin 24+4reb+4ast, C.Kuei-Yu 14+4reb+2ast, M.Singletary 14+1ast, T.Gillenwater 13+8reb+3ast, M.Mouhamed 12+2reb+5ast, C.Yu-Wei 9+2reb+4ast