Burton block shot + 3 points in the humming final. KCC, which combined the whole team, won by 3 points over difficult opponent Hyundai Mobis. What is the point of KCC's performance change?
Nov 27, 2024
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KCC beat Ulsan Hyundai Mobis 84-81 in the home game of the KCC professional basketball regular league in the 2024-2025 season at Sajik Indoor Gymnasium in Busan on the 27th.
KCC finally became the whole team. Choi Joon-yong and Song Kyo-chang, and Kim Dong-hyun, who raised his stock price as a defensive specialist this season, also returned.
However, KCC coach Jeon Chang-jin's starting lineup was unexpected. Leon Williams came out instead of DeYonte Burton. Choi Jun-yong, Lee Keun-hwi, Jung Chang-young, and Epistola were the best 5. Variant lineups.
Hyundai Mobis used Shin Min-Huck as a starting player. Shin Min-seok is capable of three-point shooting. Lee Woo-seok, Park Moo-bin, Seo Myung-jin, and Sean Long came out. The intention was to maximize the under-the-goal spacing and maximize Sean Long's offense, which had been sluggish until just before the A-match break.
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KCC used Choi Jun-yong as a de facto ball handler. Williams and Big & Big Pick & Roll. It worked one after another. That's why I let Williams go first.
However, Hyundai Mobis' attack with wide spacing while choosing a small lineup was also okay. Park Moo-bin and Lee Woo-seok scored three consecutive points.
13-11 Hyundai Mobis' lead. Both teams' benches began to move. Hyundai Mobis coach Cho Dong-hyun replaced Shin Min-seok with Lee Seung-woo. This means that he will take the 1-4 formation as it is. KCC put Lee Seung-hyun in the team. I called Choi Jun-yong to the bench. a paving stone for a game.
At this time, the replaced Lee Seung-hyun was stabbed in the eye by defender Lee Seung-woo's finger during the post-up. It was eventually replaced. Choi Jun-yong came in again.
Hyundai Mobis Shawn Long's trebling. And foul. There were two fouls. Gauge prim came in instead. One of the strengths of Hyundai Mobis. The difference in skills between the 1st and 2nd options is not large. There were no major power leaks.
Fortunately, Lee Seung-hyun is back on the court. Ham Ji-hoon came in, too.
After receiving the screen, Lee Woo-seok hit a three-point game. Lee Woo-seok, who was very active in the national team, was certainly relaxed. Hyundai Mobis finished the first quarter with a lead of 24-21, three points. However, KCC's modified lineup was successful.
In the second quarter, KCC put Burton, Hurung, Kim Dong-hyun, and Song Kyo-chang all in. Song Kyo-chang's debut performance this season.
The button danced. He played spin moves and crossover dribbles in succession. Pass to Lee Seung-hyun. Mid jumper hit. Good defense to induce an offens foul in the context of Prim's quick attack.
Lee Seung-hyun passes to Song Kyo-chang who cuts the cut sharply. Song Kyo-chang scored under the basket. 29-27, KCC's turnaround.
The defense of both teams has become stronger. Hyundai Mobis showed thorough pressure, KCC showed a double team to Prim and a sharp rotation. As the set offens became less efficient, both teams began to speed up. Hyundai Mobis Ham Ji-hoon's clean layup shot. 29-29, tied, KCC's operational time, 4 minutes and 7 seconds left in the second quarter.
KCC is starting to rise. Post-up options for buttons. Hyundai Mobis Double Team. Choi Jun-yong, who had the ball, connected to Lee Seung-hyun, who fell into the high post. The open mid jumper went through the rim. KCC, who succeeded in defense, broke through Lee Seung-woo's defense and broke through under the basket, 36-32, KCC's four-point lead. Hyundai Mobis' Operation Time. Certainly, when Choi Jun-yong and Song Kyo-chang returned, there were various options. There was also a scene in which the intensive check on the button was reversely used.
With 10 seconds left in the second quarter, Burton's 'Dakdol' came out. He attempted to shoot under the basket through the double team of Lee Seung-woo and Prim, and made both free throws. 52-37 in the first half, KCC's five-point lead.
Hyundai Mobis was still solid, but it was a first half where KCC's various options and power were felt.
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Hyundai Mobis put Prim back in. The heavy under-the-goal breakthrough continued in a row. Like the first quarter, KCC's 2-2 attack by Choi Jun-yong and Williams was key.
Williams' mid-jumper is spot on. Prim is bound to come out. After receiving the screen, Choi Jun-yong may aim for the rim himself or Williams will be given the option to pass.
However, Sean Long also dominated the basket for Hyundai Mobis. In a tight race, the crack was up to hum. He scored seven consecutive points with three points, a breakthrough under the basket and a sharp cut-in. 52-45, 7-point KCC lead. Hyundai Mobis' Operation Time.
In the middle of the third quarter, Song Kyo-chang was put back in. Kim Dong-hyun came in, too. KCC bench prepares for the match by rotating the rotation strongly.
KCC's offense was spectacular. Burton drilled under the basket with a momentary mismatch, and Song Kyo-chang and Lee Seung-hyun's 2-2 succeeded perfectly. Hyundai Mobis responded with two three-point shots using Prim's double team.
In the end, 63-58, KCC ended the third quarter with a five-point gap.
KCC's best five finally came out in the fourth quarter. Burton Choi Jun-yong, Song Kyo-chang, Lee Seung-hyun, and Heo Woong appeared. It was the result of active rotation in the first to third quarters.
The problem was organizing. Defensive loopholes were exposed. Hyundai Mobis rather chased Shin Min-seok and Lee Woo-seok's second consecutive three-point game. 65-66, 1 point chase, KCC's operational time.
KCC's attack. Choi Jun-yong attempted a three-point shot. Prim fouled while blocking a 3-pointer. Four fouls and three free throws were dedicated. It was a painful foul.
However, Prim immediately succeeded in a three-point foul free throw play by a shot under the basket against Lee Seung-hyun, 69-68, and KCC's one-point lead.
A tight race continued. The game was getting closer.
Hyundai Mobis was not easy. A superb step back three points by Seo Myung-jin. Hyundai Mobis turned the tables. At this time, the button flashed.
As soon as he tried to dunk while stepping on the Euro step, he made a block shot. Again, KCC's fastball. Hur Woong's three-point shot led to Hur Woong's three-point shot. It was Burton's golden block shot that changed Hyundai Mobis' three-point lead to KCC's two-point lead.
The game was getting closer. With 1 minute and 22 seconds left in the game at 81-81, Hur Woong scored a 3-pointer. Several battles. However, neither team scored a decisive goal.
The remaining time is 26.7 seconds. Hyundai Mobis' right to attack.
KCC put Leon Williams in. Hyundai Mobis had Park Moo-bin's two 3-pointers. However, they all failed. In the end, KCC succeeded in a strong rotation tactic centered on the best 5 and won.
KCC has certainly diversified its attack routes. Burton was a little sluggish on the day, but the team overall was full of stability. The strategy was also good to put in Lee Seung-hyun, Choi Jun-yong, Hur Woong, and Burton at the match after turning the rotation from the first to third quarters.
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