National center Ra Gun-ah (35, Busan KCC) was a force in the championship game.
Busan KCC defeated Suwon KT 90-73 in Game 1 of the 2023-2024 Korean Basketball Association Championship on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the KT Sonic Boom Arena in Suwon. It was a perfect victory to start the best-of-seven best-of-four championship series.
The victory gave KCC a 69.2 percent chance of winning the championship. In the history of the championship, 18 of the 26 teams that won the first round have gone on to win the title.
Whichever team wins the title will make history. KCC will be the first No. 5 seed to win the championship in professional basketball history. It is also the first time a team that finished fifth in the regular season has reached the championship. If they beat KT, 안전놀이터 it will be their sixth championship.
KT is seeking its first championship in franchise history.
Currently, KT is one of three teams without a championship, along with LG and Korea Gas Corporation. It has been 17 years since the last championship since the 2006-2007 season. However, the team was stunned from the start.
Lagana was the star of the show, dominating the paint with 14 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots in 24 minutes and five seconds of action. His hot streak throughout the Playoffs (PO) continued on this night.
After the win, Lagana said, “It was a good win. We fought well as a team and got the win, especially in the second half when we played good defense, and I think that’s what got us the win.”
In addition to his ability to solve problems himself, Lagana also did a good job as a helper: “I had good chemistry with Choi Jun-yong. We know each other’s game well. We also spent a lot of time off the court. We watch a lot of highlights and matches, so I think our chemistry is getting better as the season goes on.”
The matchup with KT ace Paris Bass also drew attention.
It wasn’t a direct matchup, but the fate of both teams would ultimately depend on it. “She’s a really good scorer,” Lagana said. Every time we play him, it’s a challenge. “The reason why Bass didn’t look so good in the second half was because Choi Jun-yong blocked him so well. I think we studied a lot before the game by watching highlights.”
Lagana also showed off his blocked shots on the night, following up his six blocked shots in the best-of-four PO quarterfinal against Wonju DB. 온라인카지노사이트 “I think it comes from believing in myself,” he said. In the past few years, my knee hasn’t been good, so my blocked shots have been low. Now it’s much better. I feel like I’m blocking shots, rebounding, and playing good defense.”
“I’m going to do everything I can to win,” Lagana concluded. I’m willing to sacrifice and do whatever it takes to help us win.”