WKBL Round 16 (Regular Season): S-Birds beat Woori Bank by three after a very close game

- January 29, 2024
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Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most exciting game of round 16 in the WKBL took place in Anshan. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Woori Bank (17-4) to fifth ranked S-Birds (7-15) 79-76 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Woori Bank. S-Birds have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 7-15 record. Defending champion Woori Bank keeps the second place with four games lost. S-Birds are looking forward to face higher ranked Blue Minx (#3) in Yongin in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Woori Bank will play at home against BNK Sum and is hoping to win this game.
An interesting game for Blue Minx (10-11) which played road game in Bucheon against one of their biggest challengers Hana 1Q (7-14). Third ranked Blue Minx managed to get a 7-point victory 65-58. Blue Minx maintains third position with 10-11 record having nine points less than leader KB Stars. Hana 1Q lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 14 games lost. Blue Minx will play against S-Birds (#5) in Anshan in the next round. Hana 1Q will play at home against BNK Sum and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
WKBL top team - KB Stars (19-2) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed sixth ranked BNK Sum (4-18) in Guri 84-62. KB Stars have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-2 record. BNK Sum lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 18 games lost. KB Stars will meet Blue Minx (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. BNK Sum will play against the league's second-placed Woori Bank in Chuncheon and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 16 bottom-ranked BNK Sum was beaten by S-Birds on the road 69-64.

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BNK Sum - KB Stars 62-84

WKBL top team - KB Stars (19-2) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed sixth ranked BNK Sum (4-18) in Guri 84-62. KB Stars have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-2 record. BNK Sum lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 18 games lost. KB Stars will meet Blue Minx (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. BNK Sum will play against the league's second-placed Woori Bank in Chuncheon and hope to secure a win.
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S-Birds - Woori Bank 79-76

The most exciting game of round 16 in the WKBL took place in Anshan. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Woori Bank (17-4) to fifth ranked S-Birds (7-15) 79-76 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Woori Bank. S-Birds have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 7-15 record. Defending champion Woori Bank keeps the second place with four games lost. S-Birds are looking forward to face higher ranked Blue Minx (#3) in Yongin in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Woori Bank will play at home against BNK Sum and is hoping to win this game.
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Hana 1Q - Blue Minx 58-65

An interesting game for Blue Minx (10-11) which played road game in Bucheon against one of their biggest challengers Hana 1Q (7-14). Third ranked Blue Minx managed to get a 7-point victory 65-58. Blue Minx maintains third position with 10-11 record having nine points less than leader KB Stars. Hana 1Q lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with 14 games lost. Blue Minx will play against S-Birds (#5) in Anshan in the next round. Hana 1Q will play at home against BNK Sum and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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S-Birds - BNK Sum 69-64

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked S-Birds' (7-15) home victory over bottom-ranked BNK Sum (4-18) in Anshan 69-64 on Monday. S-Birds have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 7-15 record. BNK Sum lost ninth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 18 games lost. S-Birds will meet higher ranked Blue Minx (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. BNK Sum will play against the league's second-placed Woori Bank in Chuncheon and hope to secure a win.
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