讀後心得

Taoyuan Pauian Archiland Clouded Leopards reversed the Taipei Taishin Mars by a score of 100:97 at home, ending their 5-game losing streak. In the game, the Clouded Leopards fell behind by as much as 17 points in the first half. Lin Hsin-Kuan and Kao Chin-Wei performed excellently in the second half, helping the team make a comeback. Lin Hsin-Kuan achieved a career-high of 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Ai Qi contributed 15 points and 16 rebounds. Mars' Miller was the top scorer with 22 points, and ultimately, the Leopards won by a margin of 3 points. Lin Hsin-Kuan expressed gratitude for the encouragement from his teammates and coaches, which helped him regain his confidence.

After suffering a bitter five-game losing streak, the Taoyuan Pauian Archiland Leopards, now ranked sixth, faced off against the Taipei Taishin Defenders at home today. Despite being down by as much as 17 points in the first half, the Leopards found their rhythm in the second half, especially with the local stars Gao Jinwei and Lin Xinkuan taking turns to shine, ultimately reversing the game and winning 100:97, thereby ending their five-game losing streak.

Recently, the Leopards have been struggling with a shortage of manpower, leading to ongoing losses; in contrast, the Defenders, after experiencing a five-game losing streak, have shown improvement with a recent two-game winning streak. Playing as guests on the Leopards' home court, the Defenders performed steadily in the first half, particularly shooter Huang Conghan, who hit four three-pointers and scored 15 points, helping the Defenders achieve a lead of 17 points at one point.

However, the Leopards' players gradually regained their offensive touch in the second quarter, with Lin Xinkuan contributing 10 points in that quarter alone, helping the Leopards narrow the gap to just 4 points by the end of the first half. After the break, the Leopards continued their counterattack, with Lin Xinkuan maintaining his firepower from beyond the arc, while the foreign players Aiji and Tuba constantly tore through the Defenders' defense, helping the Leopards take a two-point lead before the end of the third quarter.

Entering the fourth quarter, both teams exchanged offense and defense. In the last 17 seconds of the game, the Defenders closed the gap to just 1 point thanks to McCullen's layup. Following that, the Defenders attempted to freeze time through fouls, but Tuba of the Leopards made both of his free throws. The Defenders' final offense did not execute as planned, with Ding Shengru hurriedly taking a shot that ultimately did not touch the rim, allowing the Leopards to finish the game with a 3-point margin and end their losing streak.

Lin Xinkuan achieved a career-high of 25 points, standing out in performance; Tuba also contributed 18 points, Gao Jinwei had 11 points and 5 assists, while Aiji recorded 15 points and 16 rebounds. On the Defenders' side, Miller was the top scorer with 22 points, followed by McCullen with 18 points, and both Huang Conghan and Merman each scored 17 points.

Not only did Lin Xinkuan achieve a personal scoring record, but he also had an outstanding performance with 11 rebounds and 4 assists, and he made 7 out of 10 free throws. Regarding breaking free from his recent slump, Lin Xinkuan stated: "Today felt like a complete awakening. I had been in a very bad condition before, but my teammates and coaches kept encouraging me to stay confident, and I delivered today. My three-point shooting percentage hasn't been high lately, so I wanted to help the team in other ways, and getting to the free throw line was one way to assist the team."