Focus Taiwan
Date: 2020/01/04
By: William Yen

Taipei, Jan. 4 (CNA) The Taipei Fubon Braves fended off a strong challenge from the Singapore Slingers Saturday before pulling away in the last quarter to defeat the visitors 83-77 in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL).

After their home victory a day earlier against the Formosa Dreamers at the Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium, the Braves were in front for most of the game before the Slingers edged in a one-point lead to make the score 60-61 at the end of the third quarter.

The Braves fought back with big rebounds and baskets by U.S. imports Charles Garcia and Maxie Esho, who delighted the crowd with a series of ally-oops and deep assists.

The fear of a Singapore victory was finally put to rest by backcourt veteran, Taiwan national team guard Hung Chih-shan (洪志善), who delivered back-to-back three-pointers to take the Braves to an 11-point lead.    [FULL  STORY]