16Heo Woong + Choi Jun-yong + Johnson win first 'Super Team KCC' Cup with 50 points... Johnson MVP
Busan KCC defeated Ulsan Hyundai Mobis 81-76 in the final of the 2023 MG Saemaul Bank KBL Cup Tournament at Wolmyeong Gymnasium in Gunsan on Friday afternoon to win the title. This is the first time KCC has ever won the cup. Johnson, who received 43 of 71 votes from the media, was named the tournament MVP.
KCC started with Jung Chang-young, Heo Woong, Choi Jun-yong, Lee Seung-hyun, and Alize Johnson. Hyundai Mobis countered with Kim Tae-wan, Kim Kook-chan, Lee Woo-seok, Ham Ji-hoon, and Gage Prim.
Johnson poured in a single game-high 40 points in the quarterfinals against KT. However, he was outmuscled and outplayed against Prim. Prim poured in six points and attacked the basket to his heart's content. Lee Woo-seok also hit two three-pointers. Hyundai Mobis took the lead with an 18-4 run.
KCC responded by putting in Ragan-ah. However, Hyundai Mobis' momentum was not dampened. The lead grew to 16 points, 20-4, in just six minutes. Hyundai Mobis poured in a whopping 35 points in the first quarter alone to take a 20-point lead, 35-15.
To make matters worse for KCC, shooter Lee Geun-hwi injured his right shoulder early in the second quarter. Lee played without a substitute and hit the game-winning three-pointer. KCC cut the deficit to 21-35. 먹튀검증
KCC's firepower was strong. Three-pointers by Lee Ho-hyun, Choi Jun-yong, and Lee Geun-hwi quickly narrowed the gap to 33-36. Lee's three-pointers kept coming. Johnson's dunk tied the game at 42-42 late in the second quarter.
Prim roared after getting a basket against Johnson. But the referee called a technical foul for excessive celebration. Prim had a look of disbelief on her face. Johnson, who was new to the Korean stage, laughed. The first half ended with the score tied at 52-52.
The two teams played a tight one-point game until the final five minutes. With 4:29 left, Choi Jun-yong picked up four fouls. With 2:45 left in the game, Choi hit a layup to give KCC a 77-70 lead and decide the game.
KCC newcomer Johnson led all scorers with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Heung (15 points, two three-pointers) and Choi Jun-yong (11 points, four rebounds) followed.
Hyundai Mobis was led by Prim (20 points, 1 rebound) and Lee Woo-seok (18 points, 10 rebounds), but couldn't get over the hump in the closing minutes.