KBL Round 40 (Regular Season): Sono SG beats Anyang by two after a very close game

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The most exciting game of round 40 in the KBL took place in Daegu. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Anyang (28-16) to seventh ranked Skygunners (22-23) 75-73 on Thursday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Nathan Knight (208-1997, college: William & Mary) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Filipino Kevin Quiambao (193-2001) contributed with 15 points for the winners. American power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds for Anyang. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Skygunners have an impressive five-game winning streak. Sono SG maintains seventh position with 22-23 record. Anyang at the other side keeps the second place with 16 games lost. Sono SG will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Anyang will play on the road against Seoul Thunders and is hoping to win this game.
Ninth-ranked Daegu (13-31) was very close to win a game against second ranked Anyang (28-16). Anyang managed to secure only two-point victory 66-64. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Seunghui Han (200-1998) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 7 rebounds and Junhyeong Byeon who added 12 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Filipino guard Samjosef Belangel (177-1999) responded with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Anyang maintains second position with 28-16 record having just three points less than leader LG Sakers. Daegu at the other side keeps the ninth place with 31 games lost. They share the position with Seoul Thunders. Anyang will play against bottom-ranked Seoul Thunders (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Daegu will play against Wonju DB and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Knights (27-17) against sixth ranked Sonicboom (22-22) on Friday night. Visiting Knights were defeated by Sonicboom in Busan 81-70. The winners were led by Derrick Williams who scored that evening 27 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by Jameel Warney did not help to save the game for Seoul Knights. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Suwon KT maintains sixth position with 22-22 record. Loser Knights keep the third place with 17 games lost. Suwon KT will meet Mobis Phoebus (#8) in the next round. Seoul Knights will play against the league's leader LG Sakers (#1) in Changwon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 40 were not that significant. KCC Egis smashed Wonju DB on the road 104-84. LG Sakers won against Mobis Phoebus on its own court 83-75. KCC Egis managed to outperform Seoul Thunders in Busan 81-79. Wonju DB recorded a loss to Sono SG at home 81-95.
The most impressive performance of 40th round was 11 points and 9 rebounds by Ricardo Ratliffe of Daegu.



Sono SG - Anyang 75-73

The most exciting game of round 40 in the KBL took place in Daegu. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Anyang (28-16) to seventh ranked Skygunners (22-23) 75-73 on Thursday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Nathan Knight (208-1997, college: William & Mary) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Filipino Kevin Quiambao (193-2001) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Five Skygunners players scored in double figures. American power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) replied with 17 points and 6 rebounds and the former international point guard Jihoon Park (184-1995) added 7 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Anyang. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Skygunners have an impressive five-game winning streak. Sono SG maintains seventh position with 22-23 record. Anyang at the other side keeps the second place with 16 games lost. Sono SG will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Anyang will play on the road against Seoul Thunders and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Anyang: J.O'Bryant III 17+6reb+2ast, P.Jeong-woong 13+1reb+2ast, B.Junhyeong 8+2reb+5ast, P.Jihoon 7+6reb+3ast, K.Young-Hyun 6+2reb+2ast, M.Yuhyeon 5+4reb+3ast
Sono SG: K.Nathan 16+10reb+4ast, Q.Kevin 15+3reb+3ast, J.Lee 12+2reb+6ast, D.Lim 11+4reb+1ast, S.Choi 11+5reb+3ast, J.Kang 4+1reb+1ast

Wonju DB - KCC Egis 84-104

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Egis (23-21) crushed on the road one of their biggest challengers Wonju DB (26-18) 104-84 on Thursday. KCC Egis looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American forward Shawn Long (208-1993, college: Louisiana, agency: Pensack Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (on 15-of-18 shooting from the field) and the former international guard Hoon Heo (181-1995) supported him with 29 points and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 40 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists by American center Henry Ellenson (208-1997, college: Marquette) did not help to save the game for Wonju DB. His fellow American import guard Ethan Alvano (185-1996, college: CSUSM) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. KCC Egis maintains fifth position with 23-21 record. Wonju DB lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 18 games lost. KCC Egis will meet at home Mobis Phoebus (#8) in the next round. Wonju DB will play against Daegu (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wonju DB: H.Ellenson 40+10reb+4ast, E.Alvano 9+5reb+4ast, S.Seo-Min 8, P.In-Woong 8+5reb+2ast, K.Bobae 7+5reb+3ast, C.Sung-Won 7+3reb+3ast
KCC Egis: L.Shawn 37+10reb+2ast, H.Heo 29+7ast, K.Donghyun 8+3reb+1ast, K.Yoon 8+4reb+3ast, J.Jang 8+13reb+2ast, U.Heo 7+3reb+3ast

LG Sakers - Mobis Phoebus 83-75

Very expected game when 8th ranked Mobis Phoebus (15-28) lost to first ranked Sakers (31-13) in Changwon 75-83 on Friday. LG Sakers looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds and international guard Ki-sang Yu (188-2001) supported him with 19 points. Even 35 points (!!!), 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by American center Rayshaun Hammonds (206-1998, college: Georgia) did not help to save the game for Mobis Phoebus. The former international guard Moobeen Park (185-2001) added 11 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 31-13 record. Mobis Phoebus lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 28 games lost. LG Sakers will meet at home Seoul Knights (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Mobis Phoebus will play against KCC Egis (#5) in Busan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mobis Phoebus: R.Hammonds 35+9reb+4ast, P.Moobeen 11+4reb+2ast, J.Han-Jin 7+2reb, H.Ji-Hoon 6+5reb+4ast, J.Egbunu 5+2reb, S.Myeong-jin 5+5reb+4ast
LG Sakers: M.Assem 25+19reb+3ast, K.Yu 19+2reb+1ast, J.Yang 9+1reb+10ast, E.Micheal 8+4reb+1ast, C.Tamayo 8+5reb+1ast, I.Jeong 5+3reb+1ast

Suwon KT - Seoul Knights 81-70

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Knights (27-17) against sixth ranked Sonicboom (22-22) on Friday night. Visiting Knights were defeated by Sonicboom in Busan 81-70. The winners were led by American forward Derrick Williams (203-1991, college: Arizona) who scored that evening 27 points and 5 rebounds and the former international forward Doo-Won Lee (199-2000) supported him with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by American center Jameel Warney (203-1994, college: Stony Brook) did not help to save the game for Seoul Knights. Filipino forward Arvin Tolentino (195-1995) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Seoul Knights players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Suwon KT maintains sixth position with 22-22 record. Loser Knights keep the third place with 17 games lost. Suwon KT will meet Mobis Phoebus (#8) in the next round. Seoul Knights will play against the league's leader LG Sakers (#1) in Changwon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Seoul Knights: J.Warney 19+10reb+4ast, T.Arvin 16+7reb+3ast, O.Jaehyun 11+5reb+2ast, K.Hyung-Bin 10+1reb, A.Youngjun 5+6reb+5ast, E.Daniel 3+5reb+2ast
Suwon KT: W.Derrick 27+5reb, D.Lee 13+6reb+3ast, M.Jeonghyeon 12+7reb, S.Kim 8+5reb+4ast, H.Isaiah 8+6reb+3ast, P.Jun-Young 6+1reb

Seoul Thunders - KCC Egis 79-81

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Egis (23-21) edged bottom-ranked Samsung Thunders (13-31) in Seoul 81-79 on Saturday. KCC Egis dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Samsung Thunders' 28. KCC Egis had a 35-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by the former international guard Hoon Heo (181-1995) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 assists and American forward Shawn Long (208-1993, college: Louisiana, agency: Pensack Sports) supported him with 24 points and 7 rebounds. Even 19 points and 9 rebounds by Turkish power forward Kerem Kanter (208-1995, college: Xavier) did not help to save the game for Seoul Thunders. Kwan-hee Lee (-1988) added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. KCC Egis maintains fifth position with 23-21 record. Seoul Thunders lost third consecutive game. They stay dead last with 31 lost games. They share the position with Daegu. KCC Egis will meet at home Mobis Phoebus (#8) in the next round. Seoul Thunders will play against the league's second-placed Anyang and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Seoul Thunders: K.Kanter 19+9reb, G.Justin 15+4reb+1ast, L.Kwan-hee 13+8reb+6ast, A.Nicholson 7+3reb, J.Seong-Jo 7+5reb+3ast, G.Geunhwi 6+1ast
KCC Egis: H.Heo 25+3reb+10ast, L.Shawn 24+7reb+1ast, U.Heo 12+6reb+5ast, H.Dewan 8+5reb, J.Jang 7+9reb+1ast, K.Donghyun 3

Wonju DB - Sono SG 81-95

There was a minor upset when 4th ranked Wonju DB (26-18) lost at home to seventh ranked Skygunners (22-23) 95-81 on Saturday. Sono SG made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Sono SG outrebounded Wonju DB 33-19 including 23 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American power forward Nathan Knight (208-1997, college: William & Mary) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and Filipino Kevin Quiambao (193-2001) supported him with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Skygunners players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 9 rebounds by American center Henry Ellenson (208-1997, college: Marquette) did not help to save the game for Wonju DB. His fellow American import guard Ethan Alvano (185-1996, college: CSUSM) added 20 points and 7 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Skygunners have an impressive five-game winning streak. Sono SG maintains seventh position with 22-23 record. Wonju DB lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 18 games lost. Sono SG will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Wonju DB will play against Daegu (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wonju DB: H.Ellenson 20+9reb+3ast, E.Alvano 20+3reb+7ast, P.In-Woong 11+1reb+2ast, C.Sung-Won 9, L.Yujin 6+2reb+1ast, H.Jeong 5+3reb
Sono SG: Q.Kevin 21+6reb+4ast, K.Nathan 20+10reb+5ast, J.Lee 19+2reb+8ast, D.Lim 10, J.Lee 6+1reb, S.Choi 5+1reb+1ast

Anyang - Daegu 66-64

Ninth-ranked Daegu (13-31) was very close to win a game against second ranked Anyang (28-16). Anyang managed to secure only two-point victory 66-64. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Seunghui Han (200-1998) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Junhyeong Byeon (186-1996) who added 12 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Filipino guard Samjosef Belangel (177-1999) responded with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international forward Ricardo Ratliffe (203-1989, college: Missouri) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Anyang maintains second position with 28-16 record having just three points less than leader LG Sakers. Daegu at the other side keeps the ninth place with 31 games lost. They share the position with Seoul Thunders. Anyang will play against bottom-ranked Seoul Thunders (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Daegu will play against Wonju DB and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Daegu: S.Belangel 16+5reb+6ast, J.Seong-Woo 11+1reb+4ast, R.Ratliffe 11+9reb+1ast, S.Seung-Min 8+8reb+2ast, K.Jun-Yl 8+2reb+1ast, J.Hyunwoo 6+5reb
Anyang: S.Han 14+7reb+1ast, J.Byeon 12+2reb+6ast, O.Johnny 9+5reb+1ast, W.Bryce 9+2reb+1ast, A.Rhenz 7+1reb+1ast, Y.Kim 6