In a nail‑biting contest that came down to the final possession, the Keelung Black Kites edged past the Yulon Dinosaurs 65–64 in the China Taiwan Super Basketball League on 9 May 2026. The game, played at a packed venue in Keelung, was a defensive grind that saw neither team lead by more than eight points.

First Half: Parity and Physical Defence

Both teams struggled to find an offensive rhythm in the opening two quarters. Yulon took a 15–14 lead after the first period, relying on centre Wang Hao‑ran (16 points, 11 rebounds) to score inside. Keelung’s guard Lin Wei‑chern (18 points, 6 assists) kept his side close with timely drives and mid‑range jumpers. At halftime, the score was tied at 33–33.

Black Kites Take Control, Then Stumble

Keelung came out strong in the third quarter, opening with a 9–2 run to take a 42–35 lead. Forward Chen Yu‑cheng (12 points, 7 rebounds) scored six points during that stretch, including a putback dunk that ignited the home crowd. However, Yulon responded with a 10‑0 run to reclaim the lead early in the fourth quarter. The Dinosaurs’ veteran guard Chang Tsung‑hsien (14 points, 5 assists) hit two key three‑pointers.

Dramatic Final Minute

With 45 seconds left and Keelung down 64–63, Lin Wei‑chern drove into the lane and drew a foul, sinking both free throws to give the Black Kites a 65–64 advantage. Yulon had two chances to reclaim the lead, but Wang Hao‑ran missed a hook shot and a desperation three‑point attempt by Chang Tsung‑hsien clanked off the rim as time expired.

Key Performances

• Keelung Black Kites: Lin Wei‑chern (18 pts, 6 ast, 3 reb), Chen Yu‑cheng (12 pts, 7 reb), import forward Mike Johnson (10 pts, 8 reb).
• Yulon Dinosaurs: Wang Hao‑ran (16 pts, 11 reb, 3 blk), Chang Tsung‑hsien (14 pts, 5 ast), forward Liu Hao‑ming (12 pts, 6 reb).

Standings and Outlook

The narrow victory improved Keelung’s record to 5–3, keeping them in the top half of the Super Basketball League table. Yulon dropped to 4–4, but remain a dangerous opponent thanks to their strong frontcourt. Both teams will meet again in two weeks in what could be another tight contest.