Yankey Ark 88 – 102 Tainan TSG GhostHawks: GhostHawks Soar with Dominant Second Half in the P. League+

10 May 2026 – The Tainan TSG GhostHawks produced a clinical second‑half performance to defeat Yankey Ark 102–88 in the China Taipei P. League+ at the Taipei Dome. The visiting team turned a one‑point halftime deficit into a comfortable victory, improving their record to 14‑6 and strengthening their hold on second place in the standings. Yankey Ark, despite a fast start, saw their three‑game winning streak snapped and slipped to 10‑10, leaving them in a precarious position in the middle of the pack.

Match Overview

Yankey Ark came out firing, hitting four three‑pointers in the first quarter to take a 29‑24 lead. Their aggressive defence forced seven GhostHawks turnovers in the opening period. The GhostHawks, however, stayed within striking distance thanks to their veteran frontcourt, which dominated the offensive glass. At halftime, Yankey Ark led 52‑51, but the momentum shifted dramatically after the break. Tainan TSG GhostHawks opened the third quarter on a 15‑2 run, fuelled by transition buckets and sharp shooting from guard Lin Chih‑hao. They outscored Yankey Ark 30‑17 in the third period and never looked back, stretching the lead to 20 points early in the fourth. Yankey Ark’s attempts to rally fell short as the GhostHawks’ defence locked down the perimeter.

Star Players

• Tainan TSG GhostHawks – Lin Chih‑hao was immense, finishing with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, including 4‑of‑6 from deep. Import power forward Marcus Davis added 24 points and 14 rebounds, completely controlling the paint in the second half.
• Yankey Ark – Point guard Jeremy Hu scored 22 points (5‑of‑9 from three) but committed 5 turnovers. Center William Artino posted 16 points and 10 boards, but the team lacked a reliable third scorer when the GhostHawks’ defence tightened.

Key Moments

The game turned early in the third quarter. With the score tied at 52, GhostHawks’ forward Wu Tai‑hao stole a lazy pass near midcourt and found Lin Chih‑hao for a transition three. On the next possession, Marcus Davis grabbed an offensive rebound and converted a three‑point play. In less than two minutes, the GhostHawks had seized a 60‑52 lead. Yankey Ark called timeout, but the damage was done – the GhostHawks’ defensive intensity only increased, forcing 8 turnovers in the third quarter alone.

Tactical Analysis

Tainan TSG GhostHawks adjusted their defence at halftime, switching to a zone that confused Yankey Ark’s ball movement. The home team had thrived on dribble penetration in the first half, but the zone clogged the lanes and forced them to take contested jump shots. Offensively, the GhostHawks exploited mismatches by isolating Lin Chih‑hao against slower defenders and by posting up Marcus Davis on the low block. Yankey Ark’s transition defence also faltered, allowing 18 fast‑break points after the break.

Playoff Picture

The win keeps the Tainan TSG GhostHawks firmly in second place, just one game behind league leader Kaohsiung 17Live Steelers. With seven games remaining in the regular season, they are well positioned to secure a top‑two seed and a first‑round playoff bye. Yankey Ark, meanwhile, have fallen to sixth place at 10‑10, now tied with the Taipei Fubon Braves. Their playoff hopes remain alive, but they need to address their second‑half collapses, which have cost them four games this season after holding a double‑figure lead.

Upcoming Fixtures

Tainan TSG GhostHawks next face the Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers at home on Saturday, a matchup they should dominate if their offence stays in rhythm. Yankey Ark have a tough road trip to face the taoyuan Pauian Pilots, a team fighting for the fourth seed. Both games carry significant playoff implications as the P. League+ regular season enters its final stretch.