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Changwon LG has begun to solidify its second place.
Changwon LG, led by head coach Cho Sang-hyun, won 92-69 in an away game against Seoul Samsung at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on the 26th. LG (31 wins and 18 losses) entered the second place with two consecutive wins. Asem Marei had 27 points and 15 rebounds. Yoo Ki-sang (23 points) and Carl Tamayo (15 points) also contributed by scoring double digits, respectively. Yoo Ki-sang's three-point shooting success rate reached 50% (5/10). On the other hand, Samsung (15 wins and 33 losses) has lost three consecutive games. He couldn't get out of the bottom.
There was a big bad news before the game. Samsung's Kofi Coburn and Lee Won-seok could not play due to injuries. Samsung coach Kim Hyo-beom said, `Kobun is an injury to his right thumb. I think I'm in pain. I had a meeting. I decided not to play this game. Lee Won-seok is mild, but he does not come forward for protection because he has a calf injury. Lee Won-seok said, "I think the next game will be possible after taking a break from this game."
He prepared a trap defense with a slight anomaly to stop " (LG) Marey. Robinson is said to be able to play more than 35 minutes. Cha Min-seok and Kim Han-sol also help. Rather, I'm excited to think that I can make a chance. It is said that opportunity comes in crisis. Not only me, but even if I make a mistake, I'll do my best for my fans."
LG experienced something unsavory. According to a club official, he was illegally filmed in the sauna of the accommodation on the afternoon of the 25th. A man illegally filmed the LG squad through his mobile phone. The team found it, and the man immediately fled and reset two mobile phones. The team plans to prepare an affidavit and visit the police station on the 27th to cooperate with the investigation. Police are said to be working on forensics.
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The game has begun. Samsung showed its initial concentration and went 5-0 away. LG had Maray. Maray scored as many as 15 points and 4 rebounds in the first quarter alone. Samsung took the 27-26 lead with Justin Gutang, Choi Sung-mo and Robinson playing evenly.
The second quarter was also tight. The two teams were 35-35 by the middle. LG showed its concentration. Tamayo took the lead with consecutive points. On top of that, Yoo Ki-sang went back and forth between the inside and outside and scored five points in an instant. LG finished the first half with a 56-43 lead.
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At the beginning of the second half, LG showed off its fierce fingertips. Jeong In-deok and Yoo Ki-sang scored three-point shots in a row. Samsung requested operation time to clear up its lines. However, it was difficult to stop the atmosphere of LG. LG led the third quarter 75-57.
Last quarter, LG 'Plan B' was activated. Asem Maray, Yang Joon-seok, and Yoo Ki-sang were brought to the bench to give them a break. Instead, Doo Kyung-min, who had not played for a while due to injury, was put in to boost the sense of the game. Choi Hyung-chan was also given a chance after a long time since the game against KT on the 18th. For Samsung, even St. Mary Choi was withdrawn due to five fouls. LG focused until the end to complete the victory.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
