Seoul SK Stumbles to Second Straight Loss After heartbreaking Buzzer-Beater
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The Seoul SK basketball team suffered a painful 62-65 defeat to the Wonju DB Promi on Thursday,November 11th,marking their second consecutive loss and leveling their season record to 10 wins and 10 losses. The team currently holds the 5th-place position in the 2025-2026 LG Electronics Professional Basketball standings.
Deja vu in Wonju: A Repeat of Past Heartbreak
The loss echoed a previous defeat against DB, adding to the frustration within the SK camp. The team experienced a strikingly similar outcome to their second-round match against DB, once again falling victim to a game-winning 3-pointer from Ethan Albano as the clock expired. this time, the location remained the same, with only the specific shooting angle and final score differing.
Coach Jeon Reflects on Defensive Resilience and Offensive Struggles
Following the game at Wonju DB Promi Arena, head coach Jeon Hee-cheol expressed his disappointment, stating, “Following the second round, we lost after hitting a buzzer-beating 3-pointer again.” Despite the frustrating result, the coach highlighted the team’s defensive efforts. “The defense was okay.Even considering that there were difficulties in rotation due to the number of injured players in the front line, I think it was good.” However, he acknowledged offensive shortcomings, noting a low field goal success rate of 38% despite a relatively low number of turnovers. “There are many areas for improvement,” he conceded.
Taking Obligation and Looking Ahead
Coach Jeon took ownership of the defeat, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus.”It is not the end to blame anyone. It was a game where we lost focus, and it is indeed a game where we need to reflect.As a coach,I definitely have responsibility.” He acknowledged the team’s potential for victory and the pressure of avoiding a losing streak. “It was a game where we could have won, and I said I would not lose in a row… Back-to-back games on the weekend will be difficult, but they have become more important.”
Tolentino’s Rebounding Praised Despite Matchup Challenges
The performance of Alvin Tolentino drew positive attention from the coaching staff,particularly his contributions on the boards. Coach Jeon commented, “Today (the 11th) is good for his participation in rebounds.” He also acknowledged the difficulty of Tolentino’s defensive assignment against a fast player. “It is why (Kang) Sang-jae’s matchup is difficult. There was a time when his energy was low. But he did a good job of holding down DB’s points.”
The SK team will need to address their offensive inconsistencies and maintain defensive intensity as they prepare for a challenging weekend schedule.
Expanded News Report:
Why did this happen? The Seoul SK basketball team lost 62-65 to the Wonju DB promi due to a combination of offensive struggles, specifically a 38% field goal percentage, and a repeat of a heartbreaking scenario – a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Ethan Albano.
Who was involved? The key players were Ethan Albano
