KBL Round 49 (Regular Season): LG Sakers lose to KCC Egis

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Top ranked Sakers (36-17) recorded its seventeenth loss in Changwon on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Egis (28-25) 74-65. KCC Egis dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Sakers' 26. KCC Egis outrebounded LG Sakers 43-32 including 29 on the defensive glass. KCC Egis looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Shawn Long (208-1993, college: Louisiana, agency: Pensack Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The former international Joon-Young Choi (200-1994) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. International guard Junseok Yang (179-2001) produced 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Egis have a solid series of three victories in a row. KCC Egis moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sono SG. Defending champion LG Sakers still keep top position with 17 games lost. KCC Egis is looking forward to face higher ranked Wonju DB (#4) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. LG Sakers will play against Mobis Phoebus in Ulsan and are hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Anyang (34-19) against fifth ranked Skygunners (28-25) on Sunday night. Visiting Anyang was defeated by Skygunners in a tough game in Daegu 61-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Anyang. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Jeong-Hyeon Lee (187-1999) who helped to win the game recording 24 points. Kevin Quiambao contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Skygunners' coach Chang-Hwan Son allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) answered with 10 points and 7 rebounds for Anyang. Sono SG maintains fifth place with 28-25 record, which they share with KCC Egis. Anyang at the other side keeps the second position with 19 games lost. Sono SG will play against Suwon KT (#7) in Busan in the next round. Anyang will play at home against Seoul Knights (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Knights (32-21) against tenth ranked Samsung Thunders (16-37) on Monday night. Host Knights were defeated by Samsung Thunders in Seoul 93-75. Kerem Kanter stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. At the losing side Jameel Warney responded with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Seoul Thunders moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Daegu. Loser Knights keep the third position with 21 games lost. They share it with Wonju DB. Seoul Thunders will meet at home Daegu (#9) in the next round. Seoul Knights will play against the league's second-placed Anyang (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.

In the last game of round 49 Mobis Phoebus were defeated by Suwon KT in Busan 73-69.



Sono SG - Anyang 65-61

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Anyang (34-19) against fifth ranked Skygunners (28-25) on Sunday night. Visiting Anyang was defeated by Skygunners in a tough game in Daegu 61-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Anyang. Anyang was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Jeong-Hyeon Lee (187-1999) who helped to win the game recording 24 points. Filipino Kevin Quiambao (193-2001) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Skygunners' coach Chang-Hwan Son allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) answered with 10 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Junhyeong Byeon (186-1996) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Anyang. Sono SG maintains fifth place with 28-25 record, which they share with KCC Egis. Anyang at the other side keeps the second position with 19 games lost. Sono SG will play against Suwon KT (#7) in Busan in the next round. Anyang will play at home against Seoul Knights (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Anyang: K.Young-Hyun 11+4reb+2ast, B.Junhyeong 10+6reb+3ast, J.O'Bryant III 10+7reb+3ast, P.Jihoon 7+6reb+3ast, B.Washington 7+2reb+2ast, K.Kyungwon 7+5reb
Sono SG: J.Lee 24+3reb+3ast, Q.Kevin 16+8reb+2ast, K.Nathan 9+16reb, D.Lim 7+1reb+1ast, J.Lee 4+2reb+5ast, J.Kang 2+1reb

LG Sakers - KCC Egis 65-74

Top ranked Sakers (36-17) recorded its seventeenth loss in Changwon on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Egis (28-25) 74-65. KCC Egis dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Sakers' 26. KCC Egis outrebounded LG Sakers 43-32 including 29 on the defensive glass. KCC Egis looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Shawn Long (208-1993, college: Louisiana, agency: Pensack Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The former international Joon-Young Choi (200-1994) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. International guard Junseok Yang (179-2001) produced 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and international guard Kisang Yu (188-2001) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Egis have a solid series of three victories in a row. KCC Egis moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sono SG. Defending champion LG Sakers still keep top position with 17 games lost. KCC Egis is looking forward to face higher ranked Wonju DB (#4) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. LG Sakers will play against Mobis Phoebus in Ulsan and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
LG Sakers: Y.Kisang 13+4reb, K.Galloway 10+3reb, J.In-Deok 9+4reb+1ast, Y.Junseok 9+5reb+4ast, Y.Wonsang 8+1reb+1ast, T.Carl 7+6reb+3ast
KCC Egis: J.Choi 17+7reb+4ast, L.Shawn 16+12reb+3ast, H.Dewan 11+9reb, U.Heo 9+1ast, K.Yoon 9+2reb+1ast, K.Kyo-Chang 6+6reb+3ast

Suwon KT - Mobis Phoebus 73-69

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Mobis Phoebus' (17-36) road loss to seventh ranked Sonicboom (26-27) 69-73 on Sunday. The former international forward Doowon Lee (199-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and American forward Derrick Williams (203-1991, college: Arizona) chipped in 21 points. At the losing side American center Rayshaun Hammonds (206-1998, college: Georgia) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and guard Myeong-jin Seo (191-1999) scored 15 points and 4 assists. Four Mobis Phoebus players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Suwon KT maintains seventh place with 26-27 record. Mobis Phoebus lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 36 games lost. Suwon KT will meet at home higher ranked Sono SG (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mobis Phoebus will play against the league's leader LG Sakers having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Mobis Phoebus: S.Myeong-jin 15+2reb+4ast, R.Hammonds 13+10reb+1ast, J.Han-Jin 12+3reb+1ast, J.Egbunu 10+10reb, K.Geon-ha 7+2reb+7ast, L.Seounghyun 5+3reb+1ast
Suwon KT: W.Derrick 21+1reb+1ast, D.Lee 17+12reb+1ast, S.Kim 9+1reb+5ast, M.Jeonghyeon 5+4reb, C.Jung 4+1reb, W.Johnathan 4+6reb

Seoul Knights - Seoul Thunders 75-93

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Knights (32-21) against tenth ranked Samsung Thunders (16-37) on Monday night. Host Knights were defeated by Samsung Thunders in Seoul 93-75. Seoul Thunders looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Turkish power forward Kerem Kanter (208-1995, college: Xavier) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and Kwan-hee Lee (-1988) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American center Jameel Warney (203-1994, college: Stony Brook) responded with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international guard Nakhyeon Kim (180-1995) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Seoul Thunders moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Daegu. Loser Knights keep the third position with 21 games lost. They share it with Wonju DB. Seoul Thunders will meet at home Daegu (#9) in the next round. Seoul Knights will play against the league's second-placed Anyang (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Seoul Knights: J.Warney 19+7reb+7ast, K.Nakhyeon 19+3reb+2ast, K.Hyung-Bin 16+7reb+1ast, T.Arvin 10+6reb, E.Daniel 5+1reb+1ast, C.Bukyung 4+1reb
Seoul Thunders: K.Lee 21+1reb+1ast, K.Lee 21+5reb+2ast, K.Kerem 19+14reb+5ast, J.Gutang 10+4reb+3ast, G.Geun-Hwi 9+2reb+1ast, W.Lee 7