KBL Round 36 (Regular Season): LG Sakers lose to Daegu

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Sakers (28-12) recorded its twelfth loss in Incheon on Tuesday night. Visitors were edged by tenth ranked Daegu (12-27) 72-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sakers. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Ricardo Ratliffe (203-1989, college: Missouri) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds. The former international forward Seung-Min Shin (195-1998) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) who recorded a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists and 7 steals. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Daegu moved-up to ninth place. Defending champion LG Sakers still keep top position with 12 games lost. Daegu are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Seoul Thunders (#10) at home in the next round. LG Sakers will play against Wonju DB (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Tenth-ranked Samsung Thunders (12-28) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked Sonicboom (20-21) in Busan. Sonicboom managed to secure only three-point victory 104-101. However their fans expected much easier game. It was a good game for American forward Derrick Williams (203-1991, college: Arizona) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 9 rebounds. Sungwook Kang contributed with 23 points and 10 assists for the winners. Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) replied with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds for Seoul Thunders. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Suwon KT maintains fifth position with 20-21 record. Seoul Thunders lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Suwon KT's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Busan to the arena KCC Egis.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Seoul. Local Knights (25-15) beat 7th ranked Skygunners (17-23) 81-64 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Skygunners. Worth to mention a quality performance of Jameel Warney who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Nathan Knight with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Knights have an impressive five-game winning streak. Seoul Knights maintains fourth position with 25-15 record. Sono SG at the other side keeps the seventh place with 23 games lost. Seoul Knights will meet at home league's second-placed Anyang in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Sono SG will play against Mobis Phoebus (#8) in Ulsan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 36 Suwon KT was defeated by Anyang in a road game 74-65. Mobis Phoebus beat Seoul Thunders at home 87-77.
The best stats of 36th round was 16 points by Kyungwon Kim of Anyang.



Suwon KT - Seoul Thunders 104-101

Tenth-ranked Samsung Thunders (12-28) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked Sonicboom (20-21) in Busan. Sonicboom managed to secure only three-point victory 104-101. However their fans expected much easier game. Suwon KT players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Seoul Thunders were plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American forward Derrick Williams (203-1991, college: Arizona) who led his team to a victory with 29 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Sungwook Kang (183-2004) contributed with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 assists for the winners. Four Sonicboom players scored in double figures. Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) replied with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds and naturalized American guard Justin Gutang (191-1997, college: Skyline JC) added 9 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists in the effort for Seoul Thunders. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Suwon KT maintains fifth position with 20-21 record. Seoul Thunders lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Suwon KT's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Busan to the arena KCC Egis.
Top scorers:
Suwon KT: W.Derrick 29+9reb+2ast, S.Kang 23+3reb+10ast, J.Park 11+7reb+3ast, D.Lee 11+8reb+2ast, H.Isaiah 9+2reb+3ast, S.Kim 7+3reb+1ast
Seoul Thunders: A.Nicholson 34+11reb+1ast, L.Kwan-hee 18+3reb+2ast, L.Kyutae 17+3reb+2ast, G.Justin 9+9reb+10ast, H.Ho-Bin 9+3reb+8ast, G.Geunhwi 8+5reb+2ast

Daegu - LG Sakers 72-71

Top ranked Sakers (28-12) recorded its twelfth loss in Incheon on Tuesday night. Visitors were edged by tenth ranked Daegu (12-27) 72-71. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sakers. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Ricardo Ratliffe (203-1989, college: Missouri) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds. The former international forward Seung-Min Shin (195-1998) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Four Daegu players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) who recorded a triple-double by scoring 18 points, 19 rebounds, 10 assists and 7 steals and guard In-Deok Jeong (196-1994) added 14 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Daegu moved-up to ninth place. Defending champion LG Sakers still keep top position with 12 games lost. Daegu are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Seoul Thunders (#10) at home in the next round. LG Sakers will play against Wonju DB (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Daegu: R.Ricardo 17+18reb+2ast, S.Shin 11+7reb, B.Samjosef 10+3reb+5ast, J.Choi 10+3reb+1ast, B.Bennie 8+1reb, S.Jeong 6+7ast
LG Sakers: A.Marei 18+19reb+10ast, J.In-Deok 14+3reb, Y.Ki-sang 13+2ast, Y.Junseok 8+2reb+4ast, J.Min-Goo 6+2reb+1ast, Y.Wonsang 4+4reb+2ast

Anyang - Suwon KT 74-65

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Sonicboom (20-21) was defeated on the road by second ranked Anyang (26-14) 74-65 on Friday. Anyang dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Sonicboom's 30. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Jihoon Park (184-1995) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 6 assists and the former international center Kyungwon Kim (199-1996) who added 16 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Anyang's coach Seung-Ki Kim used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Derrick Williams (203-1991, college: Arizona) with 19 points and 6 rebounds and forward Doo-Won Lee (199-2000) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Anyang have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 26-14 record having just two points less than leader LG Sakers. Suwon KT at the other side keeps the fifth place with 21 games lost. Anyang will meet Seoul Knights (#4) on the road in the next round. Suwon KT's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Busan to the arena KCC Egis.
Top scorers:
Anyang: J.Park 18+2reb+6ast, K.Kim 16+3reb+1ast, O.Johnny 10+7reb+1ast, A.Rhenz 8+6reb+3ast, W.Bryce 6+7reb+2ast, J.Kim 6+2reb
Suwon KT: D.Williams 19+6reb+3ast, K.Sungwook 14+4reb+1ast, L.Doo-Won 11+7reb+1ast, I.Hicks 8+6reb, K.Sun-Hyung 5+3reb+2ast, P.Jiwon 4+4reb+4ast

Seoul Knights - Sono SG 81-64

The game with biggest result difference took place in Seoul. Local Knights (25-15) beat 7th ranked Skygunners (17-23) 81-64 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Skygunners. Seoul Knights made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of American center Jameel Warney (203-1994, college: Stony Brook) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and Filipino forward Arvin Tolentino (195-1995) who added 26 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Nathan Knight (208-1997, college: William & Mary) with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Jeong-Hyeon Lee (187-1999) scored 16 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Knights have an impressive five-game winning streak. Seoul Knights maintains fourth position with 25-15 record. Sono SG at the other side keeps the seventh place with 23 games lost. Seoul Knights will meet at home league's second-placed Anyang in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Sono SG will play against Mobis Phoebus (#8) in Ulsan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Seoul Knights: A.Tolentino 26+6reb+2ast, W.Jameel 21+11reb+6ast, D.Edi 13+7reb+1ast, S.Oh 8+2reb+1ast, H.Kim 8+3reb+1ast, M.Darryl 3+1reb+1ast
Sono SG: L.Jeong-Hyeon 16+1reb+3ast, L.Dong-Seop 12+3reb, N.Knight 12+8reb+4ast, K.Quiambao 9+7reb+3ast, K.Ji Hoon 7+7reb, L.Jae-Do 6+2reb+2ast

Mobis Phoebus - Seoul Thunders 87-77

No shocking result in a game in Ulsan where eighth ranked Mobis Phoebus (15-25) defeated bottom-ranked Samsung Thunders (12-28) 87-77 on Thursday. Mobis Phoebus looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Myeong-jin Seo (191-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 assists and the former international guard Moobeen Park (185-2001) who added 15 points, 10 assists and 6 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Ho-Bin Han-jin (181-1991) scored 19 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mobis Phoebus maintains eighth position with 15-25 record. Seoul Thunders lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 28 lost games. Mobis Phoebus will meet at home higher ranked Sono SG (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Seoul Thunders will play against Daegu in Incheon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mobis Phoebus: H.Rayshaun 22+5reb+1ast, M.Seo 18+3reb+11ast, S.Lee 15+6reb+1ast, M.Park 15+4reb+10ast, E.John 8+1reb+2ast, H.Jo 6+4reb
Seoul Thunders: A.Nicholson 24+14reb+1ast, H.Ho-Bin 19+3reb+5ast, G.Justin 12+4reb+7ast, L.Weon-Seok 11+2reb, K.Kanter 6+4reb+2ast, L.Kwan-hee 3+1reb+2ast