Samsung has lost four consecutive games after extra time... 'Kang Sung-wook 23P 10AS Double Double' KT escaped consecutive losses → Recaptured 5th place alone [Suwon Field Review]

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The away team, which had been ahead in the chaotic situation of being late for the head coach, was defeated in reverse after the coach arrived.

Seoul Samsung lost 101-104 after overtime against Suwon KT in the fifth round of LG Electronics' professional basketball regular league from 2025 to 2026 at Suwon KT Sonic Boom Arena at 7 p.m. on the 9th.

It's a quagmire of losing in a row. Samsung has lost all three games since the match against Busan KCC on the 31st. Samsung, which lost 12 wins and 27 losses to KT, allowed the lowest-ranked Daegu Korea Gas Corporation (11 wins and 27 losses) to chase by 0.5 games.

KT escaped three consecutive losses. He hit a winning percentage of 20 wins and 20 losses, beating KCC (19 wins and 20 losses) by 0.5 games, and rising to fifth place alone.

The rookie flew like crazy. Kang Sung-wook played a leading role in the attack by scoring 23 points and hitting a 10-assist double-double. Derek Williams scored 29 points, including five 3-pointers.

In Samsung, Andrew Nicholson scored 34 points, and Lee Kwan-hee and Lee Kyu-tae fought hard with 18 and 17 points, respectively.

An unexpected variable occurred before the game. Samsung coach Kim Hyo-beom did not participate in the pre-game interview and did not appear on the court until the second quarter. A Samsung official said in a phone call with Star News, "Coach Kim Hyo-beom is scheduled to arrive at the stadium around 7:30 p.m. due to his personal history." Manager Kim Hyo-beom led Samsung from the bench from the third quarter.

In the absence of head coach Kim Hyo-beom, Samsung showed off its high sensitivity to shoot from the beginning of the game. He attempted 17 3-pointers in the first and second quarters and scored 8 (47%) to finish with a 48-41 lead in the first half.

From the beginning of the first quarter, Samsung ran away with three consecutive points. Following Nicholson's first outside attempt, he scored a three-point shot to Lee Geun-hui.

KT fought back with a quick attack. Kang Sung-wook assisted Park Ji-won's two points and even helped Lee Doo-won's dunk in a fastball situation.

A seesaw game followed. KT succeeded in chasing after Kang Sung-wook, who was the troubleshooter himself, scored eight points. Williams scored three points to end the first quarter 26-23.

The second quarter was followed by a close game. Samsung scored with Lee Kwan-hee and Nicholson's outposts. KT responded with Kim Sun-hyung's three points.

Samsung caught the last flow of the quarter. Following a still from Gutang, Nicholson finished with a dunk to widen the gap. He entered the second half with a 48-417-point lead with Lee Kyu-tae's back-to-back four points.

Coach Kim Hyo-beom entered the court about three minutes before the start of the third quarter.

Samsung's offense was fierce even at the beginning of the third quarter. Starting with Han Ho-bin's outer shot, Nicholson's consecutive points scored. The gap widened to 65-48 17 points.

At the end of the third quarter, Samsung ran away with three points from Lee Kwan-hee and two points from Gutang. 77-64 took a 13-point lead and entered the final quarter.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, KT caught up to 68-779 points with two consecutive points by Kang Sung-wook and Park Ji-won. Samsung broke the flow with operation time and fought back with Lee Kyu-tae's two points.

The flow has shifted toward KT. Jung Chang-young's outer shot was inserted and Kang Sung-wook succeeded in free throws with Lee Kwan-hee's technical foul. Lee Kwan-hee protested goaltending in a layup situation, but the game resumed as it was.

The game turned upside down. KT Williams turned the game around 83-82 by scoring two consecutive three-run shots. Park Ji-won and Jung Chang-young succeeded in free throws, widening the gap to 88-844 points.

The game was not known until the end. With 2:03 left, Nicholson immediately scored a 3-pointer following an offensive rebound to tie the score at 89-89.

With 45.8 seconds left, Samsung turned the tables again. After being dragged by Williams allowing two free throws, Han Hobin's 3-pointer took the lead again at 92-91. Lee Kwan-hee added one free throw to make it 93-31.

The game led to extra time. Williams dunked to make it 93-93. Samsung's last chance to attack was canceled due to Nicholson's offensive foul. Williams' 3-pointer came off the rim.

KT caught the momentum in the early stages of overtime. Kang Sung-wook's three points followed by Williams' two points to lead 100-95.

Samsung is back on balance. Kanter's under-the-goal shot cut through the rim on Lee Keun-hwi's outer shot to tie the score at 100-100.

With 33.6 seconds left, Samsung led by one point. Gutang succeeded in one free throw to win 101-100.

The home team turned the tables again. With 24.7 seconds left, Park Ji-won even induced the opponent's foul with the tip-in. The extra free throw failed.

KT then added two free throws by Williams after the successful defense, solidifying its victory. In the end, he won by three points and succeeded in escaping the losing streak.

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