[KBL PO] ‘Crisis of Dropout’ Director Seo Dong-cheol “I feel sorry for Heo Hoon who is struggling”

KT experienced a disappointing defeat in the third game.

Suwon KT Sonic Boom lost 77-83 in the third match against Anyang KGC Ginseng Corporation in the 2021-2022 KGC Ginseng Corporation Jeong Kwan Jang professional basketball semifinal playoff held at Anyang Indoor Gymnasium on the 25th.

KT, who suffered two consecutive losses, was driven to a series record of 1 win and 2 losses with this loss. In the remaining matches, they must win two consecutive wins in order to advance to the championship game.

Manager Seo Dong-cheol said, “Overall, I remember several scenes where we were lacking. Most of all, it hurts that we missed a lot of rebounds when it was decisive. Even if the opponent’s shot misses, there are many scenes in the game where we lose rebounds and give away goals. They did a good job until the end. Since there is still a chance, I will prepare earnestly with the feeling of reorganizing and challenging myself.”

KT’s foreign players, caddy Laren (12 points) and Mike Myers (7 points), were not able to tackle Daryl Monroe’s foul trouble well and left a disappointment.

Coach Seo said, “Both caddies Laren and Mike Myers are working hard, but it doesn’t seem to be going well. If foreign players do that, I think the game will be run comfortably, but it’s a pity for me too.”

On this day, KT appointed Park Ji-won in the starting lineup instead of ace Heo Hoon. It is a decision considering Heo Hoon’s physical arrangement.

Coach Seo said, “(Heo) Hoon moves a lot and attacks a lot by himself, so even after the second game, it was physically difficult. I took a little break at the start and sent it out later, but the fact that the attack didn’t work out when Hoon wasn’t there was an opportunity to play a difficult game. “I feel sorry for Hoon as he is struggling even though it is difficult.”

Kim Dong-wook, who played a lot of appearances instead of Ha Yoon-gi, played his role in the attack by scoring 12 points, including two 3-pointers.

Manager Seo said, “It was because of the attack. (Lower) Yoongi couldn’t get a feel for it and saw it as a situation that wasn’t very helpful. In the attack, I tried to use the spacing and (Kim) Dongwook’s outside shot and attack power. Yoongi is out today. I think I lost my confidence in the end because of the jitters, so I think I need to encourage them.”

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