KOGAS won against Samsung and escaped from a 3-game losing streak at home.
Daegu Korea Gas Corporation won 83-77 in the 4th round of the 2022-2023 SKT A-Dot Professional Basketball Seoul Samsung held at the Daegu Gymnasium on the 7th. With this victory, KOGAS recorded 2 consecutive wins after losing 6 consecutive losses.
KOGAS, which started the second quarter with a two-point difference (20-18), continued the seesaw game with Samsung. Gas Corporation finished the first half with a 41-40, one-point lead after exchanging reverse and reversal.
At the beginning of the third quarter, KOGAS took the lead in the game after Jo Sang-yeol’s 3-point shot that broke the balance at 45-45. The narrow score gap widened to 10 points (65-55) at the end of the third quarter. KOGAS, which led by 13 points in the 4th quarter, was chased by 4 points and gave its home fans the first home game victory of the new year.
After the game, KOGAS coach Yoo Do-hoon said, “In Devon Scott’s first game, Murphy Holloway’s physical burden was greatly relieved. As a result of the game after 4 days of training, I think it is okay as a manager.” I want players to focus on rebounding and basic aspects. It was a game that I hoped would serve as an opportunity for him to try aggressively and confidently while clarifying his role. We will prepare to become a developing team.”
Regarding the part that widened the score with Samsung from the third quarter, coach Yoo Hoon said, “The defense of the players who went out as substitutes was good. Right now we’re trying to match the ballless movement of basketball when we don’t score in a game. The play that shakes the opponent with movement without the ball went well.” 안전놀이터
Woo Dong-hyeon of KOGAS is contributing to the team by increasing his playing time from the third round. On this day, Woo Dong-hyun recorded 8 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, helping the team win streak. Regarding Woo Dong-hyeon’s role, director Yoo Do-hoon said, “Now, when Lee Dae-sung goes out, there are things that go slowly from the quick attack development or transition. Woo Dong-hyun goes over to the advanced defense or ball handler and plays a role in supplementing Lee Dae-sung’s physical strength. I think I need to instill confidence in him.”
Regarding the part where Chabawi’s return from injury led to the team’s winning streak, “Chabawi is a player who has been with me for a long time and knows our basketball. In particular, when we are in a difficult atmosphere, the role of encouraging the players is also great,” said Cha Ba-wi of the team. role was mentioned.