LG Perfect Next Coverage. Warnie GO digging was perfect. LG Champ's shocking victory in the first round. SK overpowered 75 to 66
May 05, 2025
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LG beat Seoul SK 75 to 66 in the first round of the KCC Professional Basketball Championship (best-of-seven) held at Jamsil Student Gymnasium on the 5th.
For LG, Carl Tamayo (24 points) was very active in offense, and for SK, Jamil Warney (21 points) struggled.
LG unexpectedly caught the top-ranked SK in the regular league. On the same day, LG introduced the SK trademark Warney GO digging method.
It was an interval adjustment that freely utilized exquisite gap defense, stunts, and hedge defense centered on Asem Marei. Next Defense (Focused on Handlers). Defences that collectively refer to gap defences, stunts, hedges, etc. that fill the space. Warney showed the essence of his tough shots throughout the game). In addition, LG completely blocked SK's fastball. It also showed an advantage in energy levels and pressure.
The second round will be held at the same place at 7 p.m. on the 7th.
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There was a lot to check. First of all, SK's jinx in the first quarter, which was particularly prominent in the semifinals.
Before the game, SK manager Jeon Hee-chul said "There is a part where Jamil Warney loosens up." This is where it occurred. However, I will not do that in the Championship."
SK had too many early errors. LG continued its momentum. Two free throws by Maray's offensive rebound. They went ahead 5-0 with the score.
On the other hand, SK's attack did not go well. However, Choi Boo-kyung activated an unexpected outside shot. He hit a corner 3-pointer. Choi Boo-kyung, who has a short shooting distance as a big man. However, SK intentionally stretched to the corner. The intention was to secure Warney's breakthrough space under the basket.
The three points passed. From the side to the mid-jumper, it went off.
Yang Joon-seok's three-run shot went off for LG, but Ahn Young-joon's one-on-one match against Jung In-deok under the basket for SK. Mid-jumper success, Oh Se-geun's 3rd point also broke. 11-8, SK's lead.
Solidity is very important in the short term. LG did not falter. The defensive gap was still tight. Yang Joon-seok's layup shot after receiving Maray's screen. LG's proud 2-2 succeeded lightly.
Double team on the instantaneous wing. He succeeded in stealing, Tamayo's fastball, and SK changed gears with 2:26 left in the first quarter. Instead of Warney, Isaiah Hicks, Oh Jae-hyun and Kim Tae-hoon came in. LG also changed to Monroe.
It was LG's weakness. SK has Hicks, who has elevated his condition, and Oh Jae-hyun, who still has a strong defense, but LG 2 option Monroe certainly lacked presence.
However, Monroe is a very good basketball player. He helped Heo Il-young break through the cut-in goal with an exquisite pass. Kim Hyung-bin hit a mid-jumper for SK. Oh Jae-hyun's under-the-goal breakthrough continued. 19-14, SK's 5-point lead in the first quarter. There was no SK jinx in the first quarter against the Champs.
Tamayo scored under the basket after bumping with Oh Se-geun. Tamayo is one of the best X-factor in this championship. LG gained momentum with Yang Joon-seok's still and Huh Il-young's offensive rebound. SK's Operation Time.
Before the game, coach Jeon Hee-chul said, `The success rate of 3-point shots between the two teams was around 20% in the semifinals. If the score exceeds 30 percent, the score will become significant.' The success rate of the three-point shot was also one of the key variables in the campaign.
Heo Il-young had a chance to open a corner. However, it didn't happen. On the other hand, Ahn Young-joon hit a three-run shot over Tamayo's contest from the corner. SK took the lead again.
At this time, the exterior of LG began to burst. The underwork was good. Perfect open chance on the wing for Heo Il Young. And Tamayo's three-pointer by Maray's outlet pass. Tamayo, who gained momentum, hit another three-pointer on the early offens.
28-26, LG's turnaround. SK's operational time again.
Kim Sun-hyung calmed LG's momentum. Three points after the screen. However, LG was followed by Maray's neat post-up attack.
LG's defense was fantastic. SK Warney's offense with about 4 minutes left in the second quarter. For LG, Maray, Jeong In-deok, and Yang Joon-seok narrow the gap, and the rest of the defenders focus on checking the gap defense (ball handler). a defense method that fills the rest of the space with the spacing of other defenders). I made an exquisite gap. In the end, Warnie of the world had no choice but to shoot a tough shot. This was the basic reason why SK scored only 29 points with 3 minutes left in the second quarter. As this defense continued, SK's Warnie coordinated the attack from the top and connected it to the corner. SK had an open chance, but failed to score 3 points. It was SK's Achilles tendon.
For LG, Yoo Ki-sang failed to score 3 points at the corner, but he grabbed the rebound again and then a mid jumper. At this time, Ahn Young-joon's 3 points at the corner again. However, SK's offensive route was quite unsettling.
LG, on the other hand, connects organically to Maray. six points in a row. 40-32. SK managed to cut LG's rise with rookie Kim Tae-hoon's corner 3-pointer. However, LG's mid-jumper after Tamayo received Maray's screen. In the end, he led by 42-35, 7 points and ended the first half.
LG's strong defense. Successfully 'hunting Wony' He hunted Warnie with defense. Even if he gave up a three-point shot, he induced Warnie's tough shot with thorough next coverage. From SK's point of view, the attack system itself was not smooth. On the other hand, LG took the lead as Tamayo exploded inside and outside.
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Tamayo got a three-point foul. It was SK's Achilles tendon. Oh Se-geun and Choi Boo-kyung are solid big men, but their defensive skills are not good. It is not easy to cover Tamayo's wide defense. Dedicated three free throws.
Warnie's floater. It seemed to put out an urgent fire. However, Tamayo made another powerful breakthrough in the top. For SK, Warnie hit a three-run shot.
At this time, the power of SK Defense came out. SK basically plays defense that drives Tamayo to the side. LG tried to induce a switch and target a mismatch. However, Choi Won-hyuk's grooming. Tamayo's error.
However, Yang Jun-seok's fastball by Maray's still came out this time. Then, Warnie grabbed another offensive rebound and then put back. The game started to get tough.
Yoo Ki-sang scored under the basket with an exquisite cutting. Then, Warney made a sharp breakthrough. A gap of 6 to 8 points. It was the first match. SK's fastball burst. A four-point difference. LG's Operation Time.
Prenuptial situation. The ball spilled over to the game dealer. The three-run shot hit the mark. Then, SK's Oh Jae-hyun's three-run shot went off. For LG, Tamayo responded with a three-point shot again. SK's offense was not smooth. Kim Sun-hyung's mid-jumper failed.
LG left the offense to Yoo Ki-sang. A 3-pointer after the screen. It failed, but Maray scored a putback after catching the offensive rebound. 58-49, LG's lead by nine points. LG brought the flow of the first match. SK's Operation Time.
Second unit operation. SK has the upper hand. It was a situation where we had to chase. However, Ahn Young-joon's turnovers. Passmis by unreasonable attack.
LG succeeded in breaking through the layup immediately after Lee Kyung-do grabbed the offensive rebound. an 11-point gap.
Ahn Young-joon's three-point game failed again. It was eventually replaced.
At this time, Oh Jae-hyun dug into LG's under-the-goal defense loophole. Tamayo's block shot. It's the basket count. However, there was no free throw. Heo Il-young scored two valuable points after catching the offensive rebound. It was the dignity of a veteran.
62-53 in the third quarter, 9 points difference LG's lead ended the third quarter.
Oh Jae-hyun, Kim Tae-hoon, Ahn Young-joon and Kim Hyung-bin started the fourth quarter. LG operates the best five (Marei, Tamayo, Jeong In-deok, Yoo Ki-sang, Yang Jun-seok).
The score didn't come out properly. SK seemed to turn the tide. Ahn Young-joon's free throw score. Tamayo's error followed.
Warnie's three-run throw hit the backboard and passed through the rim. It was a lucky three-point game. 62-57, 5-point SK chase. Plus a foul while Tamayo grabs the offensive rebound. Four fouls, foul trouble. It was a powerful variable.
At this time, Kim Hyung-bin committed a useless attacker screen foul. It poured cold water on the rise. When Yoo Ki-sang broke through the bottom of the goal, Warney's block shot came out. SK's concentration on the match began to emerge.
LG's swift attack. Yoo Ki-sang missed an open three-point game. Then, Warnie's fastball score. A three-point gap.
The four fouls were also taken for the organic prize. LG's foul trouble has emerged as a strong variable. At this time, LG's Maray hit a hot fastball dunk. SK's offense was still not good.
At this time, SK's transition is slowing down. In the game, LG was rather better at transition. The energy level was higher. Yang Joon-seok's early offense after winning the rebound. I hit the midrange.
LG ran away again. A seven-point lead again.
Warnie scored again under the basket. I broke through the double team. It was a tough shot. Chasing by 5 points (66-61). Maray's foul An Young-jun's free throw. The first ball failed and the second ball failed.
At this time, Tamayo made a post-up and mid-jumper against Ahn Young-joon. Kim Sun-hyung's under-the-goal breakthrough came out. At this time, Jeong In-deok came out. Chased by the attack time limit, a game player connects to a corner Jeong In-deok. The three-point shot went through the rim. It was Jeong In-deok who also played three points in the clutch situation in the semifinals. However, Kim Hyung-bin responded with a three-point shot for SK.
Now it's the perfect match. LG's lead is 71-66, with 2:53 remaining.
Warney's breakthrough failed. Maray is the focus mark. Tamayo's momentary double team. It was a tough shot and it went off the rim. Tamayo grabbed the defensive rebound. LG's ball handling is Jeong In-deok's. Warney's Blitz (hard hedging, instantaneous double team). However, Jeong In-deok passes Marayge, who falls under the basket. Maray hit a shot under the basket. It was a decisive score.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
