Professional basketball team Busan KCC’s Heo Woong led the team to victory by scoring the most points of both teams in the first game of the semifinal playoffs.
Heo Woong contributed to KCC’s 81-63 victory by scoring 19 points, including 3 3-pointers, in the game against Seoul SK in the first leg of the 2023-2024 Jeong Kwan-Jang Professional Basketball Round of 6 playoffs held at Jamsil Student Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 4th.
Heo Woong, who scored the most points for both teams, said in an interview after the game, “The first game is important in short-term games, so I feel good about winning. 메이저사이트
I will not let down my guard, prepare well tomorrow, and play a good game in the second game on the 6th.”
Heo Woong, who scored 13 points in the second half only when the game was decided, said, “The screens of La Gun-ah and Lee Seung-hyun helped a lot, and I went into the game with the mindset that I would throw with confidence when I got the chance.”
He added, “In defense, I would do my best without harming the team.
“I tried to do it,” he said.
This season, KCC was considered a strong contender for the championship before the season opened, but advanced to the semifinals by placing 5th in the regular league.
Due to the poorer-than-expected performance, KCC coach Jeon Chang-jin said at the playoff media day held on the 2nd, “The 5th place result is embarrassing,” and ordered, “The players must play unselfishly and prioritize responsibility over complaints.”
Heo Woong said, “Everyone on our team has the ability to attack,” and added, “We can’t be selfish because we all have to focus in the playoffs.”
He said, “We showed a good display of unity in today’s game,” and pledged, “There will be difficulties in the playoffs, but I want to overcome them well and continue this atmosphere.”
Heo Woong also praised Choi Jun-yong, who transferred from SK to KCC ahead of this season.
Heo Woong said, “I injured my right finger during the game today, but he showed a strong attitude without showing it.
Choi Jun-yong is not only versatile in defense, reading, passing, and scoring, but he is also a reliable friend in battles with the opposing team.”
Heo Woong, the league’s most popular player, who received the popularity award for five consecutive years at the regular league awards ceremony held on the 1st, also expressed his gratitude to the away fans.