In an intense matchup in Busan on Monday, the sixth-ranked Suwon KT (12-12) posed a significant challenge for the fourth-ranked KCC Egis (18-9). The Suwon Sonicboom narrowly clinched a three-point victory, overcoming KCC Egis with a final score of 83-80. Despite expectations for an easier game, KCC Egis surprisingly dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding Suwon KT 41-29, with a notable 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds.
The American power forward for Suwon KT, who stands at 207 cm and was born in 1995, delivered an exceptional performance by contributing an impressive 44 points, along with 9 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international center for Suwon KT also played a crucial role, chipping in with 13 points. On the opposing side, the former international forward born in 1989 and standing at 203 cm produced a double-double, scoring 23 points and grabbing 15 rebounds on an efficient 10-of-13 shooting from the field.
Despite rotating ten players in the game, KCC Egis couldn’t secure the win, and Suwon KT extended their solid four-game winning streak. Suwon KT maintains the fourth position with an 18-9 record, while KCC Egis holds the sixth place with 12 games lost. Suwon KT looks ahead to a challenging matchup against Mobis Phoebus (#5) in Ulsan in the next round, while KCC Egis will have a break.
Wonju DB’s coach Sang-Bum Lee strategically utilized deep bench players, preserving the starting five for upcoming games. On the opposing side, the American player (206-1994) replied with 22 points and 9 rebounds for Anyang. Wonju DB (23-5) maintains the first position with an impressive five-game winning streak, while Anyang continues to struggle, losing their seventh consecutive game and holding the seventh place with 18 games lost. Wonju DB looks forward to a matchup against the bottom-ranked Seoul Thunders (#10) on the road in the next round, aiming to extend their winning streak.
Meanwhile, Anyang faces a tough challenge against KoGas in Inchon, with the hope of securing a victory in this close rivalry.
