

The Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos delivered a statement performance in the Basketball Champions League Asia on 8 May 2026, crushing the New Taipei Kings 108–75 in a dominant home display. The Broncos ran riot from the opening tip, showcasing superior depth and defensive intensity to hand the Kings their heaviest defeat of the campaign. The emphatic result kept Ulaanbaatar’s championship aspirations firmly on track while raising serious questions about New Taipei’s ability to compete with the region's elite.
Match Overview
Held at the Ulaanbaatar Sports Palace, the game quickly turned into a one-sided affair. The Broncos established a double-digit lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back, expanding their advantage in every subsequent period. By the final buzzer, the 33-point margin reflected a near-flawless performance on both ends of the floor. The Kings, known for their perimeter shooting and transition game, were stifled throughout and struggled to generate consistent offence against a well-drilled Ulaanbaatar defence.
Key Moments
- Fast start: Ulaanbaatar opened the game on a 14–2 run, forcing New Taipei into early foul trouble and setting the tone for the night.
- Second-quarter surge: The Broncos outscored the Kings 31–18 in the second period, pushing the lead past 20 points and effectively ending the contest before halftime.
- Third-quarter knockout: Any hopes of a New Taipei comeback were extinguished as Ulaanbaatar opened the third quarter with a 10–0 burst, stretching the margin to 35 points.
- Bench dominance: The Broncos’ reserves contributed 42 points, compared to just 18 from the Kings’ bench, highlighting Ulaanbaatar’s superior depth.
Tactical Story
Ulaanbaatar head coach Batzorig Ganbold implemented a game plan that targeted New Taipei’s weak interior defence. The Broncos consistently attacked the paint, shooting over 60% from two-point range and earning 28 free-throw attempts. Defensively, they switched aggressively on screens and forced the Kings into 17 turnovers, converting them into 24 points. New Taipei’s reliance on three-pointers backfired; they connected on only 9 of 34 attempts (26.5%), well below their season average.
Standout Players
Broncos point guard Erdenebat Batzorig orchestrated the offence with 22 points and 11 assists, recording a double-double while committing just one turnover. Centre Munkhbayar Tuvshinbayar added 18 points and 14 rebounds, anchoring both ends of the floor. For New Taipei, forward Jason Williams managed 20 points but needed 19 shots to get there, and no other Kings player reached double figures.
Standings Impact
The victory improved Ulaanbaatar’s record to 5–1 in Basketball Champions League Asia Group B, keeping them level with the top seed. New Taipei dropped to 2–4 and now face an uphill battle to qualify for the knockout stage. The Broncos’ net rating continues to climb, making them one of the tournament's most dangerous teams heading into the final stretch of group play.
