Changwon LG Sakers secured a commanding 67-55 victory over Seoul SK Knights in a key Korean Basketball League matchup, improving their record to 35-15. This win extended their lead over second-place Anyang JungKwanJang (32-18) to three games while snapping a seven-game home losing streak against SK.
LG Sakers Dominate SK Knights
LG controlled the game from start to finish, leading 32-27 at halftime after aggressive play in the first two quarters. They outscored SK 10-8 in the opening period despite intense rebound battles.
In the third quarter, LG unleashed a surge, with key contributions from players like Yang Hong-seok, who ignited the offense. Foreign star Ma-rei dominated the paint, while Lee Kwan-hee and others fueled a scoring run that pushed the lead to double digits. SK’s Daniell managed two jumpers early in the third, but LG responded decisively.
SK relied on efforts from An Young-jun, Daniell, and Choi Bu-kyung, but LG’s three consecutive three-pointers from Yoon Won-sang in the middle of the third quarter created separation. By the end of the third, LG led 52-43 on the boards and overall rebounding edge.
Yang Hong-seok sparked another comeback in the fourth, with Ma-rei’s dunk and team defense sealing the 57-45 lead late. LG closed out strong at 62-49 with 3:45 left, ensuring the victory.
KCC Mounts Comeback Against KGC
Jeonju KCC Egis rallied for an 87-80 win over Incheon KGC Ginseng Corporation, overcoming an early deficit. Trailing 17-25 after the first quarter and 35-44 at halftime, KCC flipped the script in the second half.
Heo Woong’s massive performance in the third—two three-pointers and 11 straight points—sparked a 14-point surge. KCC maintained momentum into the fourth, grabbing crucial rebounds and limiting KGC’s scoring to secure the victory.
This result helped KCC regain ground after a narrow 79-84 loss to Suwon KT, where they fell one game behind in the standings. Players like Heo Hoon and Song Kyung-chang delivered standout efforts, including block plays on KGC’s star shooters.
