Woori Bank Magic Number 1...2nd place Busan BNK lost 5863 to 3rd place Yongin Samsung Life Insurance
Feb 14, 2025
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Second place Busan BNK lost 58-63 to Yongin Samsung Life Insurance at Sajik Gymnasium in Busan on the 14th. As a result, the gap between Woori Bank (20 wins and 8 losses) and BNK (18 wins and 10 losses) widened to two games.
Both teams have two games left until the end of the regular season. If Woori Bank wins an away game against Cheongju KB Stars at Cheongju Gymnasium on the 16th, it will confirm its regular league championship early regardless of the results of the remaining games. Woori Bank has an advantage with 4 wins and 1 loss against KB this season. BNK can win both of the remaining two games, and on the contrary, Woori Bank must lose all of the remaining games to win the upset.
Samsung Life (16-12) was struggling amid the bad news of Kiana Smith's injury. However, he caught BNK on the same day and snapped a four-game losing streak. It is also a big income to win a thrilling victory against BNK, which is likely to meet in the semifinal playoff (PO).
On this day, BNK threw 18 outside shots and had a difficult game, making only one success. At least, thanks to rookie big man Kim Do-yeon, who played a surprising role under the goal, he was able to catch up. However, with about three minutes left in the fourth quarter, Samsung Life Insurance won 63-56 with Bae Hye-yoon's two free throws and Jo Su-ah's three points.
For Samsung Life Insurance, Bae Hye-yoon scored 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Kang Yu-rim also scored 13 points, including three points.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
