KBL Round 32 (Regular Season): Wonju DB defeat LG Sakers

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Sakers (24-11) in Changwon on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Wonju DB (23-13) 88-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sakers. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Wonju DB made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by LG Sakers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American center Henry Ellenson (208-1997, college: Marquette) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. The other American import guard Ethan Alvano (185-1996, college: CSUSM) contributed with 20 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists for LG Sakers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Wonju DB moved-up to second place, which they share with Anyang. Defending champion LG Sakers still keep top position with 11 games lost. Wonju DB is looking forward to face Suwon KT (#5) in Busan in the next round. LG Sakers will play at home against Mobis Phoebus (#8) and are hoping to win this game.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Anyang (23-13) against ninth ranked Samsung Thunders (12-23) on Thursday night. Host Anyang was defeated by Samsung Thunders in a tough game in Anyang 76-85. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 9 rebounds and Justin Gutang who added 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. American power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 27 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Seoul Thunders maintains ninth position with 12-23 record. Anyang at the other side keeps the second place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Wonju DB. Seoul Thunders will play against higher ranked KCC Egis (#6) in Busan in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Anyang will play on the road against Mobis Phoebus (#8) in Ulsan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Daegu supposed to be also quite interesting. 7th ranked Mobis Phoebus (13-22) played at the court of eighth ranked Skygunners (14-21). Skygunners smashed Mobis Phoebus 99-54 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mobis Phoebus. The winners were led by Jeong-Hyeon Lee who scored that evening 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Moobeen Park did not help to save the game for Mobis Phoebus. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sono SG moved-up to seventh place. Loser Mobis Phoebus dropped to the eighth position with 22 games lost. Sono SG will meet at home bottom-ranked Daegu (#10) in the next round. Mobis Phoebus will play against the league's second-placed Anyang and will have a slim chance for a victory.

In the last two games of round 32 bottom-ranked Daegu was beaten by Wonju DB on the road 108-103. Bottom-ranked Daegu lost to Suwon KT on its own court 74-75.



Wonju DB - Daegu 108-103

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Wonju DB (23-13) beat at home bottom-ranked Daegu (11-25) 108-103 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Wonju DB made 27-of-30 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American center Henry Ellenson (208-1997, college: Marquette) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import guard Ethan Alvano (185-1996, college: CSUSM) supported him with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Alvano is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds by American forward Bennie Boatwright (208-1996, college: USC) did not help to save the game for Daegu. The former international forward Ricardo Ratliffe (203-1989, college: Missouri) added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Wonju DB moved-up to second place, which they share with Anyang. Daegu lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 25 games lost. Wonju DB will meet Suwon KT (#5) in the next round. Daegu will play against Sono SG (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wonju DB: E.Henry 40+11reb+5ast, A.Ethan 21+6reb+8ast, J.Hyo-Geun 13+6reb, B.Kim 10+4reb+1ast, Y.Lee 9+6reb, Y.Lee 6+4reb+2ast
Daegu: B.Boatwright 35+8reb+3ast, S.Seung-Min 22+2reb+1ast, J.Seong-Woo 17+5reb+4ast, R.Ratliffe 16+11reb+1ast, Y.Woohyeok 6+2reb+2ast, K.Jun-Yl 4+6reb+1ast

Daegu - Suwon KT 74-75

Very expected game when 10th ranked Daegu (11-25) was edged by fifth ranked Sonicboom (19-17) in Incheon 75-74 on Monday. Suwon KT made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American forward Derrick Williams (203-1991, college: Arizona) who scored that evening 20 points and guard Sungwook Kang (183-2004) supported him with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 19 points and 7 rebounds by the former international forward Ricardo Ratliffe (203-1989, college: Missouri) did not help to save the game for Daegu. American forward Bennie Boatwright (208-1996, college: USC) added 23 points for the hosts. Four Daegu players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Suwon KT maintains fifth position with 19-17 record. Daegu lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 25 games lost. Suwon KT will meet at home higher ranked Wonju DB (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Daegu will play against Sono SG (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Suwon KT: W.Derrick 20+4reb+1ast, H.Isaiah 14+2reb+1ast, S.Kang 12+6reb+5ast, M.Jeonghyeon 8+7reb+1ast, D.Lee 8+11reb+1ast, P.Jun-Young 6+2reb+2ast
Daegu: B.Boatwright 23+3reb, R.Ratliffe 19+7reb+2ast, S.Seung-Min 11+6reb, S.Belangel 10+5ast, J.Seong-Woo 6+2reb+7ast, K.Jun-Yl 4+11reb+3ast

Anyang - Seoul Thunders 76-85

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Anyang (23-13) against ninth ranked Samsung Thunders (12-23) on Thursday night. Host Anyang was defeated by Samsung Thunders in a tough game in Anyang 76-85. It was a great shooting night for Seoul Thunders especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Anyang was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized American guard Justin Gutang (191-1997, college: Skyline JC) who added 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. American power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 27 points and 8 rebounds and international guard Yuhyeon Moon (189-2004) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Seoul Thunders maintains ninth position with 12-23 record. Anyang at the other side keeps the second place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Wonju DB. Seoul Thunders will play against higher ranked KCC Egis (#6) in Busan in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Anyang will play on the road against Mobis Phoebus (#8) in Ulsan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Seoul Thunders: N.Andrew 32+9reb+2ast, J.Gutang 16+9reb+2ast, K.Lee 10+1reb+2ast, H.Han-jin 8+4reb+3ast, G.Geun-Hwi 6+1reb, W.Lee 5+5reb+1ast
Anyang: J.O'Bryant III 27+8reb+2ast, M.Yuhyeon 18+4reb+4ast, P.Jihoon 7+6reb+3ast, K.Kyungwon 7+3reb, R.Abando 5+6reb+2ast, K.Young-Hyun 3

LG Sakers - Wonju DB 86-88

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Sakers (24-11) in Changwon on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Wonju DB (23-13) 88-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sakers. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Wonju DB made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by LG Sakers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American center Henry Ellenson (208-1997, college: Marquette) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. The other American import guard Ethan Alvano (185-1996, college: CSUSM) contributed with 20 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Alvano is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists and international guard Ki-sang Yu (188-2001) added 26 points in the effort for LG Sakers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Wonju DB moved-up to second place, which they share with Anyang. Defending champion LG Sakers still keep top position with 11 games lost. Wonju DB is looking forward to face Suwon KT (#5) in Busan in the next round. LG Sakers will play at home against Mobis Phoebus (#8) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Wonju DB: E.Henry 23+11reb+1ast, A.Ethan 20+3reb+6ast, I.Park 15+6reb, J.Hyo-Geun 7+7reb+3ast, S.Kang 7+6reb, M.Essam 6+5reb+2ast
LG Sakers: Y.Ki-sang 26+1reb+1ast, A.Marei 16+17reb+9ast, T.Carl 15+8reb+5ast, Y.Junseok 8+2reb+4ast, M.Eric 6, C.Hyung-chan 6+1reb

Sono SG - Mobis Phoebus 99-54

The game in Daegu supposed to be also quite interesting. 7th ranked Mobis Phoebus (13-22) played at the court of eighth ranked Skygunners (14-21). Skygunners smashed Mobis Phoebus 99-54 on Tuesday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Mobis Phoebus. Sono SG dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Mobis Phoebus' 14. They outrebounded Mobis Phoebus 45-32 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by forward Jeong-Hyeon Lee (187-1999) who scored that evening 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Nathan Knight (208-1997, college: William & Mary) supported him with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Four Skygunners players scored in double figures. Even 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by the former international guard Moobeen Park (185-2001) did not help to save the game for Mobis Phoebus. Guard Myeong-jin Seo (191-1999) added 8 points and 5 assists for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sono SG moved-up to seventh place. Loser Mobis Phoebus dropped to the eighth position with 22 games lost. Sono SG will meet at home bottom-ranked Daegu (#10) in the next round. Mobis Phoebus will play against the league's second-placed Anyang and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Sono SG: J.Lee 23+6reb+4ast, K.Nathan 15+15reb, J.Kang 15+6reb, J.Lee 10+3reb+5ast, J.Kim 9+2reb+1ast, D.Lim 7+3reb+1ast
Mobis Phoebus: J.Han-Jin 12+2reb, J.Egbunu 11+3reb+1ast, P.Moobeen 11+5reb+5ast, S.Myeong-jin 8+3reb+5ast, F.John 7+4reb+1ast, R.Hammonds 3+8reb+3ast