Sunday, April 29, 2012

SBL: Pure Youth go through to the finals

By Paul Huang  /  Contributing reporter

Pure Youth Construction players celebrate their 77-62 win over the Yulon Luxgens, which sent them through to the finals for the first time in five seasons.
Photo: Courtesy of the SBL
Pure Youth Construction took advantage of a strong third quarter to break a 37-all tie wide open at the half, overwhelming the Yulon Luxgens in a 77-62 final in Game 5 of the semi-finals at the Sinjhuang Sports Complex in New Taipei City yesterday afternoon.

Monday, April 23, 2012

SBL: Tigers overcome deficit in big win

By Paul Huang  /  Contributing reporter

Post-season action continued in the Super Basketball League with the Dacin Tigers overcoming an 11-point deficit in the first half to top the defending champs from Taiwan Beer 87-71 at the Sinjhuang Sports Complex in New Taipei City late last night, to even the best-of-seven series at one win apiece.

Tien Lei shook off a sluggish effort in the opening game with a game-high 24 points to lead the Cats past their long-time rivals, despite fouling out of the game with under five minutes remaining in the contest. His timely surge could be the difference in the series.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

SBL: Pure Youth destroy Yulon in playoff opener

By Paul Huang  /  Contributing reporter

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/sport/archives/2012/04/22/2003530956

Postseason action commenced in the SBL with the top-ranked Pure Youth Construction blowing past the Yulon Luxgens in an 81-47 final at the Sinjhuang Sports Complex in New Taipei City late yesterday afternoon, to take a quick 1-0 lead in their series.

The Builders held the four-time champs to a dismal eight points to take a surprising 15-8 lead in the opening quarter. They never looked back and humbled Yulon with leads as large as 36 points in the second half.