Onuaku matchup hunting + Kang Sang-jae butterfly effect. KT's sophisticated small lineup, how did it overcome DB's acidity
Dec 22, 2024
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KT beat DB 81 to 77, where Lee Sun-Albano (25 points, 6 assists) struggled hard, with Ration Hamans (20 points, 18 rebounds), Moon Jung-hyun (12 points, 6 rebounds) and Park Joon-young (14 points) in the away game of the KCC professional basketball regular league in the 2024-2025 season at Wonju Gymnasium on the 22nd.
KT, which won two consecutive games, maintained its fourth place with 12 wins and 9 losses, while DB, which had four consecutive wins, fell to sixth place with 10 wins and 11 losses.
The DB seemed to have an advantage. After overcoming the confusion early in the season, DB was quickly recovering its power. Although there is still no main center Kim Jong-kyu, Lee Sun- Albano and Chinanu Onuaku's one-two punch and Kang Sang-jae's wingman duo. And there were plenty of Six Men.
On the other hand, KT's outer ace Huh Hoon and defense key Moon Sung-gon were unable to come out due to injuries. Ha Yoon-ki and Moon Jung-hyun also had minor injuries. In particular, there was an Achilles heel without a main ball handler.
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DB pushed hard. Suwon KT's Huh Hoon and Moon Sung-gon were absent due to injuries. There is no main ball handler. This was the problem.
However, Romero, a two-option foreign player, joined the team. He started and had a one-on-one matchup with Onuaku.
The DB was relentless. Kang Sang-jae's under-the-goal attack with a still from Lee Sun- Albano. Kang Sang-jae and Onuaku's high-ro game was also powerful.
KT had a very good team rebound, but DB was overwhelmed at the height. 8-0. However, bad news broke out. Kang Sang-jae collapsed after breaking through the basket. There was no contact, but I couldn't walk alone.
Usually, major injuries can occur if you collapse without any contact. In the end, it's a replacement.
KT has replaced Hammons. The DB is after Onuaku. Albano's exquisite entry pass. KT went to the double team, but to no avail. He completed a three-point foul free throw.
KT's Park Joon-young's three-point game, which has been the team's mainstay this season, exploded. KT had three-point chances on Onuaku side in a row. However, Park Joon-young and Hammons' three points failed. Onuaku, on the other hand, took advantage of the mismatch with Hammons through a breakthrough under the basket.
However, KT continued to play the game 'Rock, Paper, Scissors'. Park Joon-young has 3 points again. Onuaku made a mistake for the double team. In addition, KT Lee Hyun-suk pressed Albano with a strong defense.
After taking Hammons' post-up option, KT took advantage of Onuaku's narrow defense, and Park Joon-young hit another three-run. When Albano's attack failed, KT's Lee Hyun-seok's three-run shot burst with an early offense.
However, Albano wouldn't let it go. a successive under-the-goal breakthrough. KT's Hamons' mistake. The DB connects to Onuaku's double team, then Kim Hoon, who immediately penetrates the baseline.
In the end, 27-19, DB's eight-point lead in the first quarter.
KT continued to operate its small lineup. The matchup hunting target was still Onuaku. Then, Onuaku finishes Albano's rab pass with an alley-oop dunk. KT's small lineup has been punished by consecutive under-the-goal breakthroughs.
KT's tactics were not bad. It was rather a pretty good choice in the absence of the main players. He aimed for Onuaku's speed weakness with fast transition. Choi Jin-kwang's breakthrough in the fastball and Hammons' three-pointer burst. 31-26, chasing by five points.
It was a tactic to thoroughly place Onuaku's matchup opponent outside to aim for a three-point shot, and target the height of the remaining players in the DB without Kang Sang-jae with a mismatch. KT also put in Ha Yoon-ki and laid a strong paving stone for the mismatch. Operation time for DB, and replaced a foreign player with Robert Carter. One of the biggest advantages of DB is that if Carter steps up, he will show more skillful performance in basketball. Kim Si-rae's under-the-goal shot, however, KT responded with Choi Jin-kwang's mid-jumper.
Hammonds burst. After catching his shooting sense with a mid-jumper, he scored three points as he had since his high-pick. 33-33, tied. Then, Albano immediately responded with a three-pointer.
One of the strengths of DB is Albano's presence. In an important match, Albano also hits a good chance of scoring an important score that reverses the flow. He is a player who can be called an ace. After hitting three points, he got a free throw against Choi Jin-kwang in the next attack with a one-on-one hedge and fake. four points in a row. With the possibility of KT's reversal high, DB still continued its momentum with Albano's one-man show.
However, KT was too sharp. Summing things up with Hammons' midjumper. Since then, rookie Park Sung-jae has gained momentum with a bold three-point shot. 38-37, KT's one-point lead turned the tables.
For DB without Kang Sang-jae, there was a lack of cards to stop Hammons. Carter had a strong offense, but he didn't have a good defense. DB puts Onuaku in. However, KT gained momentum by rookie Park Sung-jae hitting another three-run.
However, we didn't have good chemistry in defense. The defense overlapped in the situation of blocking Albano. Corner open to Kim Si Rae. Veteran Kim Si-rae couldn't miss it. a three-point series.
While Albano took a break, Kim Si-rae skillfully prevented KT's sharp momentum. DB's last attack, Kim Si-rae shook the bottom of the uniform with his finger. It was a horn opence based on high pick and roll. He got a foul free throw through a sudden breakthrough. In the first half, 47-46, KT's one-point lead. KT's small lineup dominated the second quarter. However, Kim Si-rae's arrangement at the end of the first half ended in a close game.
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KT continued its momentum. Onuaku's shot attempt under the basket early in the third quarter. Ha Yoon-ki made a picturesque block shot. On a slow screen, Ha Yoon-ki's block without the neediness. However, a foul was declared.
Later, Onuaku hit Hammons in the face as his right arm crossed his cylinder in the process of catching the offensive rebound. Hammons fell, but no foul was called.
Two ambiguous scenes passed by. KBL said 'Ha Yoon-ki's block shot is not a foul. It's a bad call. However, Onuaku's play is sincerity.
Onuaku did not effectively penetrate KT's double team. The 2-2 attack against Albano also faced strong resistance from KT. KT's Ha Yoon-ki took advantage of the mismatch and succeeded in breaking through the basket twice. 56-50, KT's six-point lead.
It was KT's trend. The DB revealed Kang Sang-jae's absence. KT's not only Ha Yoon-ki but also Moon Jung-hyun joined the basket and targeted the DB basket. Onuaku matchup opponent Hammonds placed outside.
For DB, Albano stepped up. a breakthrough under the basket. However, KT scored a three-run shot after Choi Jin-kwang received the screen. KT faced off with systematic defense. Ice defense driving Albano to the left. Albano connects to Onuaku when there is no breakthrough movement. However, Onuaku is Passmith. Afterwards, Choi Jin-kwang steals Albano's post-up. Ha Yoon-ki hits the bottom of the net again. 63-54, KT lead by 9 points. DB puts Carter in.
At this time, the DB's three-point ball thrown by Park In-woong during the attack time passed through the rim. Albano broke through the basket. In the end, KT's lead was 63-59, a four-point difference. In the third quarter, KT was impressive in its systematic defense. The game plan, which targeted Onuaku's narrow defensive width weakness with a small lineup, was also impressive. In addition, Choi Jin-kwang and rookie Park Sung-jae's intense pressure defense against Albano also had an impact.
However, DB was still in pursuit. Albano, who had such strong control over the game, was holding out. The fourth quarter has begun.
Albano also launched a three-point game. KT had Moon Jung-hyun. a three-point hit.
Albano breaks through the basket again. In a brief moment, he made a hedge, a crossover, and a sub-goal breakthrough. Then, Choi Chang-jin's mid jumper. In DB, Lee Yong-woo hit a corner 3-pointer.
One of the hidden strengths of DB, which has been on a winning streak, is that Park In-woong, Lee Yong-woo, and Kim Si-rae play 100% of their roles in the right place. This scene is representative.
KT fought back with Hammonds. It's a tough one-on-one situation for Carter. A neat breakthrough was successful. Carter breaks through the basket to respond. However, KT Lee Hyun-suk's double team committed an attacker foul. Moon Jung-hyun hit a mismatch against Albano and broke through the basket. 72-67, again leading by 5 points.
DB puts Onuaku in. Then, KT again activated Onuaku match-up hunting in the first half. Park Joon-young hit a three-run homer. Onuaku's three-point game failed. KT then retaliated with Han Hee-won's quick attack.
a seven-point lead. However, the DB still had Albano. He hit a three-run shot. We have 3 minutes and 6 seconds left by 4 points. KT's operational time.
DB failed to create variables in Onuaku's attack. Albano threw a three-step back, but an airball. On the other hand, KT's Hammonds and Moon Jung-hyun targeted DB's under the basket. 81-75, Onuaku's chance for a solo fastball with a minute left. However, he was stilted with an unreasonable dribble. a situation in which the tide of pursuit has been cut off.
In DB, Park In-woong and Lee Yong-woo shot three consecutive points, but Lim finally turned a blind eye. In the end, KT smiled.
KT was strong. Huh Hoon and Moon Sung-gon were absent, but they neutralized Onuaku with a thorough mismatch and a small lineup. The scene where Onuaku was match-up hunting was overwhelming. Onuaku has under-the-goal dominance, but he has revealed a weakness in not being able to completely dominate under-the-goal in the match. Albano, Lee Yong-woo, Kim Si-rae, Park In-woong, and Min Soo-soo struggled, but they failed to prevent KT's rich wingman resources from counterattacking.
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