Kings lead finals series after Odie's clutch free throws

The New Taipei Kings are on the verge of a third consecutive championship after a hard-fought 96-93 victory over the Formosa Dreamers in Game 4 of the P. League+ Finals. The win gives the Kings a commanding 3-1 series lead, placing them just one game away from clinching the title.

Odie proved to be the hero for the Kings, particularly in the crucial final quarter. After a difficult Game 1 where he scored only 3 points from free throws, Odie delivered a perfect performance from the line in Game 4, sinking all 9 of his free throw attempts. His clutch free throws in the dying moments of the game were instrumental in securing the narrow victory.

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I don't know why, maybe they didn't want him to shoot because of his height, or maybe they feared his accuracy.

Teammate Lin Shu-wei highlighted Odie's consistent free-throw shooting, noting that the Dreamers repeatedly fouled him on three-point attempts. "I don't know why, maybe they didn't want him to shoot because of his height, or maybe they feared his accuracy," Lin commented, acknowledging Odie's effectiveness.

Despite Odie's pivotal role in the win, head coach Hong Chih-shan expressed a desire for his player to manage his emotions better. "I don't want to praise him; I just want to tell him to calm down," Hong stated. "I'm going crazy. He has big-game experience, but sometimes he tries too hard, and his emotions fluctuate. I have to keep him in check from the sidelines."

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I don't want to praise him; I just want to tell him to calm down. I'm going crazy. He has big-game experience, but sometimes he tries too hard, and his emotions fluctuate. I have to keep him in check from the sidelines.