Hornets Extend Dominance with Thumping Victory
Eng Tat Hornets have consolidated their position at the summit of the NBL standings after dispatching Tagawa 92:56 on Wednesday evening. The hosts made no mistake of their standing, running out comfortable winners in front of their home supporters. It was a statement performance from the league leaders, who had just one loss to their name after nine games. The margin of victory told the story straightaway.
The Hornets arrived with confidence after their narrow defeat to K-Start last weekend, and they responded by establishing control early. Tagawa, meanwhile, arrived in fifth place and four losses behind the leaders, knowing they would face a tough challenge. The visitors never really found their rhythm against a side that had won eight of their past nine encounters. By then, the outcome was never in doubt.
Eng Tat's recent form before this game had been mixed, with a heavy defeat to K-Start on October 5th contrasting with victories over SG Basketball and SBA. They had shown resilience in those wins, particularly the 81:65 triumph against Tunghai. Tagawa's campaign had been less consistent, with only one win in their last four outings before facing the table-toppers. The disparity in momentum was clear from the opening tip.
The result leaves the Hornets nine points clear at the top of the NBL table, though the points system shows zero accumulated so far. Tagawa remain in fifth, with four defeats weighing on their campaign. The visitors will now look to regroup before their next fixture, while the hosts have another opportunity to extend their winning run. The gap between them in the standings is beginning to feel substantial.