After the game, SK players and spectators did not leave the gym for a long time. This is because the opponent team’s game, which depended on whether or not to jump to second place, was not over.
Seoul SK finished the regular league by winning 86-75 in the 2022-2023 SKT Adot Professional Basketball regular league home game against Wonju DB held at Jamsil Student Gymnasium on the 29th, achieving a 6th round victory.
Even after the last game, SK’s final ranking had not been decided. It is because the game of Changwon LG, which can confirm the second place on its own, is not over. If LG lost the home game against Hyundai Mobis in Ulsan, SK could lead in win rate and become 2nd, and if LG won, SK, which was behind in goal difference, would be pushed to 3rd place.
The difference between 2nd and 3rd place is heaven and earth. The 2nd place goes directly to the semifinals, and after having enough rest, they play the semifinals. On the other hand, the 3rd place must pass the 6th place and the 6th place in a best-of-five match to advance to the semifinals. Finishing in three games has the advantage of raising the sense of the game, but if the series is prolonged, variables such as deterioration in physical strength and injuries may occur.
After the final home game of the regular season, SK transmitted the match between LG and Hyundai Mobis through the display board. Players and spectators looked at the display board without leaving the gym for a while. There were fans sitting in the stands wearing Asem Marey (LG) City Edition, but most fans watched the game hoping for a come-from-behind victory for Hyundai Mobis.
There was a similar case in the 2009-2010 season. It happened on March 7, 2010, the last day of the 2009-2010 season. Busan KT (currently Suwon KT) and Mobis (currently Hyundai Mobis) were tied for first place with 39 wins and 14 losses ahead of the last game. KT faced Mobis with a record of 3 wins and 3 losses, but the goal difference was -48 points, so after winning on the last day, KT was in a position to wait for Mobis to lose.메이저사이트
KT defeated Anyang KT&G 94-75 in the last home game of the regular season, reaching 40 wins first. After that, I watched the game being broadcast on the electronic board, hoping that Mobis would lose to LG. However, Mobis also won 80-69, and KT swallowed regret by finishing second in the regular league even after winning 40 wins.
SK was the same. Contrary to the wishes of the home fans, LG won 97-88 and SK’s final ranking became 3rd. If Goyang Carrot pays the subscription fee normally, SK’s 6th place opponent is Jeonju KCC in 6th place.
Director Jeon Heechul said, “KCC is also scary. Heo Woong is back, and Lee Seung-hyun and Ra Gun-ah are there too, so it’s never easy. It is only in 6th place because of an injury, but in the playoffs, you should not think about the regular league ranking. We cannot say that we are unconditionally superior in power. It should be 5 to 5. No matter which team our team faces, there is no easy game (laughs). In the playoffs, Choi Jun-yong will return, so I will prepare well and play.”
Captain Choi Bu-gyeong also said, “Looking back at the season we went to the championship match, we always went straight to the semifinals. For us, this season is also a new challenge and experience. I will try my best within the framework set by the director. If you believe in it and follow it, if you wake up, I think you will be in the championship match.”