LG coach Cho Sang-hyun said, “We must win the fifth game to advance to the finals.”
Professional basketball coach Song Young-jin of Suwon KT strengthened his determination to continue the momentum of victory in Game 4.
KT won 89-80 in the home game against Changwon LG in the 4th game of the 2023-2024 CheongKwanJang Professional Basketball Semifinal Playoff held at the KT Arena in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do on the 22nd.
KT, which won games 2 and 4, will move to Changwon, Gyeongnam, LG’s home, on the 24th and play the final 5th game. 파워볼
Coach Song Young-jin said in a post-game interview, “The early pressure defense was good, and the fact that we were not pushed out of the rebound was the factor in our victory.”
On this day, KT had a 39-33 lead in rebounds and a 16-11 advantage in offensive rebounds.
Coach Song also praised Michael Eric, a ‘second option’ foreign player.
KT’s main gun, Paris Bass, committed three fouls in the first quarter alone, which may have limited his activity range, but Eric did his part, scoring 10 points in the second quarter alone.
Coach Song said, “The game went well with Eric taking center stage in defense and rebounding,” and “Ha Yoon-ki felt pressured to block a smaller player on the perimeter, so he used Moon Jung-hyun a lot today, but he hit two 3-pointers and did his part in defense and rebounding as well.”
He expressed satisfaction with the player’s appointment, saying, “He did it.”
Regarding ace Heo Hoon, who scored 18 points, he said, “My leg muscles are not in good condition, but I hurt my ankle today, so I’m worried.”
He also said, “He is a player who has a greater passion for victory than injury, so he will show a good performance in Game 5 as well.”
Coach Song said, “Now there is only one game left in the semifinals, and the only thing left to do is whether we will advance to the finals or not,” and expressed his determination, “I will do everything I can to prepare to continue this atmosphere.”
