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Gabe’s Return Lifts Taiwan Beer, Records First Win In Interleague Tournament


Humphrey “Gabe” Gabriel’s return from Japan to hitch his Taiwan Beer’s aspect within the Interleague event was well timed because the Nigerian impressed the workforce to a 95-81 win over Changhwa BLL on Wednesday.
Gabe got here off the bench to submit a 13 pts, 6 Reb and 3aasst efficiency to present Taiwan Beer their first win within the sequence.
Gabe was rested from the beginning line up following his latest return from Japan with the Taiwan Beer Leopards and Changhwa BLL took benefit of his absence to open a 22-19 lead on the primary quarter.
Coach threw in his Talisman within the second quarter and Taiwan Beer had been unstoppable as they scored 30-12 factors to finish the primary quarter in entrance by 15 factors.
Coach Hao retired Gabe to the bench once more within the third quarter and Changhwa BLL made it a combat as they caught the lead down within the third Quarter however the Nigerian returned within the 4th Quarter to fireplace on the Taiwan beer to victory successful 95-81.
“It was an ideal win for us, we needed to revenge the losses we suffered on this event final 12 months and getting the primary win was necessary for us” Gabe mentioned.
“Tomorrow will likely be harder however with this win now we’re motivated and will likely be able to go for it” he added
Taiwan Beer will tackle. NCCU (Chengchi College) on Thursday earlier than dealing with off with Dreamer Pilot Staff on Friday.
The Interleague Event entails 7 groups from throughout the three tiers of Taiwan Basketball.
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