New Taipei CTBC DEA Defeat Kaohsiung Aquas 105–105: Game Highlights & Short Recap
New Taipei CTBC DEA defeated Kaohsiung Aquas 105–105 to claim a 1-point victory in NBA action at TPBL Arena. After a tightly contested opening half (Kaohsiung Aquas 52 – New Taipei CTBC DEA 52), New Taipei CTBC DEA broke the game open in the decisive Q1 (25–25) behind relentless transition pressure and crisp half-court ball movement.
In the closing frame (Kaohsiung Aquas 27 – New Taipei CTBC DEA 27), New Taipei CTBC DEA protected their 1-point cushion by dominating the defensive glass (+10 rebounding margin) and knocking down high-leverage shots down the stretch. Review the top highlights, locker room quotes, statistical context, and official Q1–Q4 box score breakdown below.
Top Player Highlights (NBA)
- New Taipei CTBC DEA Leading Scorer: 28 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST on 47.4% team floor efficiency.
- New Taipei CTBC DEA Frontcourt & Playmaking: 22 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, 2 BLK — dominated the glass (+10 rebounding edge) in Q1.
- Kaohsiung Aquas Top Performer: 27 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST in 34 minutes.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung Aquas | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 105 |
| New Taipei CTBC DEA | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 105 |
Post-Game Locker Room Quotes & Reactions
Standard Game Recap (600–900 Words)"In NBA Official Matchup basketball, winning on nights when the opposing team makes a second-half push comes down to defensive rebounding and ball security. Our group stayed connected in Q1 (25–25), walled off the paint (52–46 points in the paint), and trusted the extra pass in crunch time."
"We knew Kaohsiung Aquas would come out aggressive, so our focus was dictating the tempo early and getting our second unit involved (35 bench points). Once our defensive stops fueled our transition spacing in the second half, the rim opened up and we executed our fourth-quarter sets to finish strong at 105–105."
"Give credit to New Taipei CTBC DEA—they shot 47.4% from the field and 39.4% from three-point territory while winning the rebounding battle by 10. We competed hard through the opening half (Kaohsiung Aquas 52 – New Taipei CTBC DEA 52), but we have to clean up our weak-side box-outs and third-quarter live-ball turnovers before our next NBA game."
Statistical Context & Matchup Telemetry
Statistical Context & Efficiency Breakdown: Examining the official Kaohsiung Aquas vs. New Taipei CTBC DEA box score reveals that New Taipei CTBC DEA generated a 47.4% field-goal clip and 39.4% three-point accuracy while restricting Kaohsiung Aquas to 42.9% shooting from the floor. Inside the restricted area, New Taipei CTBC DEA outscored Kaohsiung Aquas 52–46 in paint points and converted second-chance opportunities off a +10 rebounding differential.
Rotation & Standings Impact: New Taipei CTBC DEA’s reserve unit contributed 35 bench points, preserving a positive net rating during the crucial non-starter bridge minutes bridging the third and fourth quarters. With the 105–105 victory on Nov 14, 5:00 PM PHT, New Taipei CTBC DEA builds vital momentum in the NBA standings while Kaohsiung Aquas regroups ahead of their upcoming PHT schedule.


