'3 points in the 1st quarter' + 'Holding in the 2nd half'

The two faces of Ra Gun-ah (199 cm, C) were the key to the KCC complete victory.

Busan KCC defeated Seoul SK 99-72 in the second round of the 2023-2024 professional basketball semifinal playoff held at Jamsil Student Gymnasium on the 6th. They won two games in the enemy territory. Then they will go to Sajik Indoor Stadium in Busan.

KCC has been named the favorite to win the 2023-2024 season. The team was joined by Heo Woong (185 centimeters, G) and Lee Seung-hyun (197 centimeters, F), as well as Choi Joon-yong (200 centimeters, F), a former FA (free agent), and Song Kyo-chang (199 centimeters, F), a former military player. In addition, Alize Johnson (201 centimeters, F), the MVP of the Cup championship, also had high expectations.

However, KCC's initial performance was not good. Choi Jun-yong left the cup final due to an injury, and Johnson was seen in the opponent's defense. And Song joined the team later than expected due to rear cruciate ligament injury.

Another reason for KCC's poor performance was Ra Gun-ah's performance. Because Ra Gun-ah rarely came up, KCC had no choice but to use Johnson for a long time. For that reason, KCC's under-the-goal competitiveness gradually declined.

However, KCC won five of its six matches in December. After struggling at the bottom, KCC regained its .500 winning percentage. If they catch future matches, they can leap to the top.

There were many reasons. Ra Gun-ah was one of them. In 14 games since the third round, Ra Gun-ah had 17.3 points and 11.0 rebounds (3.2) and 3.9 assists in an average of 24 minutes and 35 seconds. He left an outstanding record compared to the time he played.

Ra Gun-ah, who gained confidence, exploded her firepower in the match against Ulsan Hyundai Mobis on March 29. A whopping 43 points. The most points scored in a single individual game since her debut in the KBL in the 2012-2013 season. She was happily in the playoffs.

Ra Gun-ah was also active in the first game. He recorded 17 points and seven rebounds (attack 2) and two assists, despite playing in just 24 minutes and 32 seconds. In addition, he blocked Jamil Warney (199 cm, C) with 14 points.

Ra Gun-ah was also included in the starting lineup in the second leg. He didn't get off to a bad start. He finished with three points on Lee's miss match and a ball from a back down. He outscored KCC 6-4.

Also, Ra Gun-ah effectively blocked Warnie's screen and under-the-goal penetration. And another 3 points from the front. Didn't give SK the lead.

Ra Gun-ah first played defense rebound and under-the-goal defense. In offense, she played the screen and position first. However, the most impressive option was three points. She scored three points in the first quarter alone, when leading 21-19.

Ra Gun-ah did her part and spent the second quarter on the bench. Alize Johnson, who replaced Ra Gun-ah, showed all of his strengths including rebounding from offense and defense, participating in fastballs, and scoring under the basket. As a result, KCC was able to lead 36-28 at one point in the second quarter.

But in Laganah's absence, KCC's Bertie defense exposed weaknesses. It lost control of Warney's backdown and derivative options. In addition, Alize Johnson fouled off the third time 39.9 seconds before the end of the second quarter. For that reason, Laganah was responsible for the last 39 seconds of the second quarter.

It was a short time. However, Ra Gun-ah made an impact on the final attack of the second quarter. He climbed to the top and hit a screen at Heo Woong, and finished his high pass near the rim. He was responsible for the final score of the first half. The score was 46-44. KCC had an advantage.

Ra Gun-ah returned to the court in the third quarter. However, he failed to control Wony as he did in the first quarter. He failed to block Wony's offensive rebound and second chance point. As a result, KCC also allowed a tie (55-55) just 4:41 into the third quarter. 토토사이트 추천

Ra Gun-ah's shot was not as accurate as it was in the first quarter. For that reason, Ra Gun-ah's presence was reduced. KCC also gave up the lead. It fell to 61-62 a minute before the end of the third quarter.

However, KCC overturned the 67-64 game again with three consecutive points by Calvin Epistola (181 cm, G). KCC players were able to gain confidence.

The same was true for Ra Gun-ah. Bertie gave stability to the Korean players with his defense. Thanks to him, KCC ran away 83-66 just 3:50 into the fourth quarter.

Ra Gun-ah also raised her energy afterwards. 4 minutes and 20 seconds before the game ended with a dunk on Heo Woong's backboard alley-oop pass. It increased the tension of KCC fans while also depressing SK fans. And he fully performed his duty until the end. It brought KCC closer to the semifinal playoff.