KBL Round 37 (Regular Season): KCC Egis edge Suwon KT by two points

The Regular Season in KBL is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 6 rounds. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 37 in the KBL took place in Jeonju. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Sonicboom (30-16) to fifth ranked Egis (24-22) 96-94 on Thursday evening. KCC Egis looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Suwon KT helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international forward Guna Ra (203-1989, college: Missouri) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Ung Heo (183-1993) chipped in 18 points and 8 assists. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Sonicboom's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. KCC Egis maintains fifth place with 24-22 record. Suwon KT lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second position with 16 games lost. They share it with LG Sakers. KCC Egis are looking forward to face KoGas (#7) in Inchon in the next round. Suwon KT will play on the road against the league's leader Wonju DB (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Samsung Thunders managed to get a twelfth victory, breaking the series of two consecutive losses. This time they won against ninth-ranked Skygunners in Seoul 92-86. Worth to mention a great performance of Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 15 rebounds. Junghyun Lee contributed with 15 points and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Jeong-Hyeon Lee (187-1999) answered with 37 points (!!!) and 9 assists for Sono SG. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Seoul Thunders maintains tenth place with 12-35 record. Sono SG lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 33 games lost. Seoul Thunders will play against higher ranked Anyang (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sono SG will play against the league's second-placed LG Sakers having rather not much hope for a victory.
Leader Wonju DB delivered the 37th victory on Thursday night. This time they beat 10th ranked Samsung Thunders (12-35) 99-85. Dedric Lawson stepped up and scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. At the losing side Kofi Cockburn responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 15 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Wonju DB (37-10) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Seoul Thunders at the other side stay dead last with 35 lost games. Wonju DB will meet at home Suwon KT (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Seoul Thunders will play against Anyang (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 37 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
KoGas were crushed by LG Sakers in Changwon 82-59. Suwon KT beat Mobis Phoebus at home 98-94. KCC Egis lost to Wonju DB on the opponent's court 104-115.



LG Sakers - KoGas 82-59

There was no surprise in Changwon where 7th ranked KoGas (19-28) were crushed by third ranked Sakers (30-16) 82-59 on Thursday. LG Sakers dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to KoGas' 28. They outrebounded KoGas 46-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. LG Sakers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Hongseok Yang (199-1997) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side the former international forward DuVaughn Maxwell (201-1991, college: Hampton) responded with 10 points and 8 rebounds and forward Seung-Min Shin (195-1998) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Five LG Sakers and four KoGas players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sakers have a solid series of four victories in a row. LG Sakers moved-up to second place, which they share with Suwon KT. KoGas at the other side keep the seventh position with 28 games lost. LG Sakers will meet Sono SG (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. KoGas will play against KCC Egis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
LG Sakers: H.Yang 12+7reb+6ast, A.Marei 10+15reb+2ast, J.Gutang 10+1reb+3ast, Y.Junseok 10+1reb+3ast, J.Lee 10+2reb+3ast, S.Yugi 9+1reb+1ast
KoGas: L.Heon 14+2reb+1ast, D.Lee 11+2reb, D.Maxwell 10+8reb+3ast, S.Seung-Min 10+7reb+2ast, S.Belangel 6+3reb+4ast, J.Park-Bong 5+3reb

Wonju DB - Seoul Thunders 99-85

Leader Wonju DB delivered the 37th victory on Thursday night. This time they beat 10th ranked Samsung Thunders (12-35) 99-85. Wonju DB shot 60.7 percent from the field. Strangely Seoul Thunders outrebounded Wonju DB 41-22 including a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Wonju DB especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) stepped up and scored 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international forward SangJae Kang (202-1994) chipped in 16 points and 9 assists. Five Wonju DB players scored in double figures. At the losing side Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 15 rebounds and center Weon-Seok Lee (203-2000) scored 8 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Wonju DB (37-10) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Seoul Thunders at the other side stay dead last with 35 lost games. Wonju DB will meet at home Suwon KT (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Seoul Thunders will play against Anyang (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wonju DB: J.Kim 19+5reb+1ast, E.Alvano 17+6ast, S.Kang 16+1reb+9ast, P.In-Woong 15+1reb, D.Lawson 15+8reb+4ast, H.Yoo 5+1reb+1ast
Seoul Thunders: K.Cockburn 31+15reb+1ast, G.Hong 10+3ast, S.Dong-Hyuk 10+2reb, L.Weon-Seok 8+10reb+1ast, C.Minseok 8+5reb, D.Lee 6+3ast

Seoul Thunders - Sono SG 92-86

Bottom-ranked Samsung Thunders managed to get a twelfth victory, breaking the series of two consecutive losses. This time they won against ninth-ranked Skygunners in Seoul 92-86. Seoul Thunders made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Seoul Thunders outrebounded Sono SG 38-26 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Seoul Thunders players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 15 rebounds. The former international forward Junghyun Lee (191-1987) contributed with 15 points and 6 assists for the winners. Four Samsung Thunders players scored in double figures. Forward Jeong-Hyeon Lee (187-1999) answered with 37 points (!!!) and 9 assists and Nigerian-American center Chinanu Onuaku (207-1996, college: Louisville) added 28 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Sono SG. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Seoul Thunders maintains tenth place with 12-35 record. Sono SG lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 33 games lost. Seoul Thunders will play against higher ranked Anyang (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sono SG will play against the league's second-placed LG Sakers having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Seoul Thunders: K.Cockburn 31+15reb+2ast, Y.Sung-Won 16+6reb, J.Lee 15+3reb+6ast, D.Lee 11+3reb+8ast, G.Hong 6+1reb+3ast, S.Choi 5+2reb
Sono SG: L.Jeong-Hyeon 37+9ast, C.Onuaku 28+10reb+3ast, S.Jeon 8+2reb, J.Kim 8+1reb+1ast, M.Kim 3+2reb, H.Han 2+2reb+6ast

Suwon KT - Mobis Phoebus 98-94

No shocking result in a game in Busan where third ranked Sonicboom (30-16) defeated 6th ranked Mobis Phoebus (24-23) 98-94 on Saturday. Suwon KT looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) stepped up and scored 29 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners and the former international guard Hoon Heo (181-1995) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side international forward Woosuk Lee (196-1999) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists and American forward Keve Aluma (206-1998, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four Suwon KT and five Mobis Phoebus players scored in double figures. Suwon KT moved-up to second place, which they share with LG Sakers. Mobis Phoebus lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with 23 games lost. Suwon KT will meet league's leader Wonju DB on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mobis Phoebus will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Suwon KT: P.Bass 29+7reb+4ast, Y.Ha 23+3reb+2ast, H.Heo 20+5reb+5ast, S.Jeong 13+2reb+6ast, H.Huiwon 9+2reb, M.Jeonghyeon 2+3reb+1ast
Mobis Phoebus: L.Woosuk 24+9reb+10ast, K.Aluma 18+8reb+2ast, G.Prim 17+6reb, O.Miguel 10+4reb+4ast, J.Jang 10+5reb+4ast, G.Kim 5+2reb+1ast

Wonju DB - KCC Egis 115-104

Very expected game when 5th ranked Egis (24-22) were defeated on the road by first ranked Wonju DB (37-10) 115-104 on Saturday. Wonju DB shot 61.4 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. Wonju DB looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Wonju DB made 11 blocks. American guard Ethan Alvano (185-1996, college: CSUSM) stepped up and scored 28 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) chipped in 31 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. Alvano is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side American Alize Johnson (206-1996, college: Missouri St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and the former international center Seung-Hyun Lee (201-1992) scored 24 points and 4 assists. Four Wonju DB and five KCC Egis players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Wonju DB. They maintain first place with 37-10 record. Loser Egis keep the fifth position with 22 games lost. Wonju DB will meet at home Suwon KT (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. KCC Egis will play against KoGas in Inchon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wonju DB: D.Lawson 31+6reb+5ast, E.Alvano 28+5reb+9ast, S.Kang 20+10reb+4ast, J.Kim 12+5reb, P.In-Woong 8+2reb, J.Withey 7+6reb+4ast
KCC Egis: S.Lee 24+4reb+4ast, A.Johnson 20+14reb+7ast, J.Kwak 15+3reb, C.Jung 15+4reb+5ast, U.Heo 15+6ast, G.Ra 8+8reb+1ast

KCC Egis - Suwon KT 96-94

The most exciting game of round 37 in the KBL took place in Jeonju. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Sonicboom (30-16) to fifth ranked Egis (24-22) 96-94 on Thursday evening. KCC Egis looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Suwon KT helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international forward Guna Ra (203-1989, college: Missouri) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Ung Heo (183-1993) chipped in 18 points and 8 assists. American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international center Yungi Ha (203-1999) added 13 points and 17 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sonicboom's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. KCC Egis maintains fifth place with 24-22 record. Suwon KT lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the second position with 16 games lost. They share it with LG Sakers. KCC Egis are looking forward to face KoGas (#7) in Inchon in the next round. Suwon KT will play on the road against the league's leader Wonju DB (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KCC Egis: G.Ra 18+15reb+3ast, U.Heo 18+3reb+8ast, S.Lee 15+5reb+5ast, A.Johnson 14+9reb+1ast, L.Hohyun 13+4reb+3ast, C.Jung 10+3reb+1ast
Suwon KT: P.Bass 29+14reb+4ast, H.Huiwon 20+1reb+1ast, H.Heo 17+2reb+6ast, M.Jeonghyeon 13+3reb+1ast, Y.Ha 13+17reb+3ast, S.Moon 2+3reb