Bad work and decisive hit

Leon Williams (196 cm, C)'s bad work and critical hit were hidden approval.

Seoul SK defeated Taiwan's New Taipei Kings (hereinafter referred to as Kings) 89-57 in the 2023-2024 EASL Group B qualifying league held at Jamsil Students' Gymnasium on Monday. It secured the second place or higher in Group B with three wins and two losses. It also advanced to the final tournament in March.

EASL can deploy both foreign players. So, a foreign player with option 1 cannot take rest. However, if a foreign player with option 2 shines, the foreign player with option 1 can ease the burden.

The same applies to SK Wyverns. Jamil Warney (199 cm, C) has been carrying a lot lately, while Leon Williams (196 cm, C) has had to strengthen himself with two options.

Leon balanced the court against Warney on the other side. Additionally, when Warney was positioned in the paint zone or at the high post, he shot from outside the 3-point line. He made two 3-pointers in a row. He put SK ahead by a two-digit margin (14-4) within 3 minutes and 34 seconds of the game.

Leon's three points did not continue to be included. However, Leon's true value is physical struggle and selfless mind. He displayed a wide range of defense in place of Warney, and he defended the paint zone with Warney. Both visible and invisible contributions were high.

As a result, SK was able to start the second quarter with a score of 24 to 16. Leon's quiet power has not changed. He copes well with foreign Kings players even when the score is 2 to 2. He relieves pressure from Warney.

In addition, Leon made good use of his mismatches with Taiwanese players. He aimed for an easy score in the paint zone. It was a key reason why he beat the Kings' chase.

SK, however, failed to overwhelm the Kings like it did in the first quarter. It allowed foreign players of the Kings to get under the basket. In addition, both Leon and Warney could lose power. While the Kings used more than three foreign players, including naturalized ones, SK had only two available foreign players.

However, SK deployed Choi Boo-kyung (200cm, F), who is good at under-the-basketball. SK has established a triple post consisting of "Warney-Lion-Choi Boo-kyung." The elements can ease physical burden on each other.

However, SK Triple Post exposed its weakness in the speed of transition of offense and defense. In particular, the backcourt speed was slow. Why SK struggled with the Kings' fastball. SK, who had difficulty with the Kings' fastball, finished the first half 41-37.

SK was chased, but Leon worked diligently in the third quarter as well. Especially, continuous screen in organized offense. Somehow induced mismatches. After inducing himself to cooperate defense, kick-out pass to an empty player. Broken the Kings' defensive balance as much as possible.

SK, however, was chaotic due to the Kings' fast attack. They were also chased 48-44. However, Leon did not waste time looking at his opponent's shot. He conducted a contest until the end. After checking the opponent's failed field pitching, he ran to the offensive end. He participated in the fast attack and induced a foul free throw. He put out the fire in a hurry.

Leon then put more effort into the defense. In particular, he focused on a 2-2 attack with Joseph Lynn as his ballhandler. Controlled even Joseph Lynn as a changeover. Blocked the Kings from rising.

In addition, Leon created a second chance with an offensive rebound. He holds the ball and passes it to Warnie, who penetrates toward the rim. Warnie finished with a left-handed layup. He even induced a foul free throw. He responded to Leon's dedication with a three-point play. So, SK was able to run 61-50 1:53 before the end of the third quarter.

Leon's dedication boosted SK's overall energy. SK's defense and rebound concentration increased. SK, which laid the groundwork, scored 71-54 within 1 minute and 43 seconds of the fourth quarter.

Leon, who had focused on bad things, sprinted near the rim for a short time after the screen at 6 minutes and 27 seconds before the end of the game. He succeeded in a jumper near the free throw line. He scored a 73-54 run.

Leon's jumper turned into a fatal hit. After that, he drained the power of the Kings with his jumper. Concentrating until the end, Leon had 17 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals and one block shot in 38 minutes and 33 seconds. 메이저 토토사이트